Authority: IC 13-14-8; IC 13-17-3-4; IC 13-17-3-11

Affected: IC 13-15; IC 13-17

Sec. 17.1. (a) A certified inspector shall check OBDII systems to determine if the self-diagnostic system is functioning properly and within the parameters specified at 40 CFR 85.2207*. Failure of the OBDII test shall be a basis for failure of the I/M emission test. For vehicles that are 1996 model year or newer, reasons for failure of the OBDII test include any of the following conditions:

1. (1) The vehicle's OBDII connector:

   1. (A) is missing;
   2. (B) has been tampered with; or
   3. (C) is otherwise inoperable.
2. (2) The malfunction indicator light (MIL) does not illuminate upon vehicle startup.

3. (3) The MIL is:

   1. (A) commanded to be illuminated; and
   2. (B) not illuminated based on visual inspection.
4. (4) The MIL is commanded to be illuminated by any of the OBDII codes specified at 40 CFR 85.2207(c)*.

(b) The test sequence for the inspection of OBDII systems shall consist of the steps described at 40 CFR 85.2222*.

(c) Motorists whose vehicles fail the OBDII test described in subsection (b) shall be provided with the OBDII test result as specified at 40 CFR 85.2223*, including the following information:

1. (1) The various OBDII codes retrieved.
2. (2) The status of the MIL illumination command.
3. (3) The customer alert statement.

Any retrieved codes listed at 40 CFR 85.2223(b)* shall be listed on the test report as specified in that paragraph.

(d) An OBDII equipped vehicle is eligible for the I/M 93 test procedure under the following circumstances:

1. (1) The OBDII equipped vehicle has failed three (3) consecutive OBDII test procedures.
2. (2) The owner or operator of the OBDII equipped vehicle has made a good faith effort to repair the vehicle in accordance with the applicable diagnostic trouble codes.
3. (3) The OBDII equipped vehicle is tested based on applicable vehicle emission standards under the I/M 93 test procedure.

(e) The air pollution control board incorporates by reference the following:

1. (1) 40 CFR 51, Subpart S, "Requirements for Preparation, Adoption, and Submittal of Implementation Plans: Inspection/Maintenance Program Requirements"*.
2. (2) 40 CFR 85, Subpart W, "Control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Engines: Mobile Sources, Emission Control System Performance Warranty Short Tests"*.

*These documents are incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401 or are available for review and copying at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Air Office of Air Quality, Indiana Government Center-North, Tenth Floor, 100 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204.

(Air Pollution Control Division; 326 IAC 13-1.1-17.1; filed Dec 23, 1998, 4:44 p.m.: 22 IR 1471; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:20 p.m.: 24 IR 1477; filed May 21, 2002, 10:20 a.m.: 25 IR 3083; filed Mar 20, 2008, 11:11 a.m.: 20080416-IR-326060284FRA; readopted filed Oct 18, 2024, 2:09 p.m.: 20241113-IR-326230809RFA)