67 Pa. Code § 177.202a – OBD-I/M check equipment.

(a) Performance features of OBD-I/M check equipment. The design and operation of any scanner or scan tool used in the performance of an OBD-I/M check shall meet all Federal requirements (contained in 40 CFR 85.2207-2231) and recommended Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) practices (J1962, J1978 and J1979) for OBD system inspections.
1. (1) The equipment shall be automated and require no inspector intervention to collect and record OBD data retrieved by means of the diagnostic link.
2. (2) The equipment shall automatically retrieve an RPM signal, OBD readiness monitors, failure codes, MIL status, powertrain identification, powertrain control module identification and OBD vehicle identification number (where available) through a standard interface with the vehicle DLC.
(b) The equipment shall function in accordance with the specifications issued by the Department. Copies of the specifications are available from the Department.

The provisions of this § 177.202a adopted November 21, 2003, effective November 22, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 5706.

This section cited in 67 Pa. Code § 177.408 (relating to certified emission inspections).