Inspection Question

[EdGein]

Can a truck with no reverse pass inspection or will it show up on the computer diagnostic test? My neighbor says he knows a guy that will pass anything that will pass the comp test, bad tires, small cracks in windshield, etc. I was gonna take it to Auto Zone and have them scan the computer but I dont know if they use the same scans. The airbag light blinks also so I know I have to fix that first. I saw a thread on TRS that will help with that though, I think. I'm having problems finding it again though so I'll look around till I find it and remedy that problem. Any info on the reverse thing would be much appreciated though. I've been out of work for 4 months so I haven't had the money to fix the trans. Hopefully I'll be starting a new job in 2 or 3 weeks and then I'll be able to get the trans replaced or fixed. Till then I can only do silly cosmetic things. the neighbor that told me about the inspection backed into my truck and broke a taillight and that is why I posted the question last week about the new tails(he's replacing them,lol). Otherwise I'm stuck as the inspection is up at the end of march. Thanks Folks!

 

[88_Eddie]

first off, do you mean the transmission wont go in reverse or the reverse lights dont work cause they're broken?

if you mean the lights, then here's my $.02.....when i worked at jiffy lube years back, we would only check the lights, turn signals, horn and brake lights. i dont think the reverse lights had to work. however the taillights couldnt be broken anywhere. they have tail light repair kits at auto parts stores

 

[john112deere]

Assuming you mean it actually won't go into gear...I'm pretty sure it wouldn't pop up on the computer scan if it's a stick. Not sure on an automatic.

I will say, though, that I've never acquired an inspection sticker (which I've done in three different states) where they didn't pull it into their shop. Generally, shops aren't pull-through, and I'm guessing they might be a bit annoyed if they drive it in and can't back it out...

 

[EdGein]

All the lights work. I just have no reverse. Trans or hopefully servo problem.

 

[88_Eddie]

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oh i see, i guess i just misread the first post, i dont think it will be a problem....dont know about NY tho

 

[BRUTUS_T_HOG]

it could easily cause a transmission code and set the check engine light.

 

[EdGein]

That's the thing, the check engine light is not on. It's only been on once since I lost reverse and that was because my girl forgot to put the gas cap back on after filling up. I guess I am gonna just take it in and see what happens. It is not due till the end of this month so once I take it in I'll let you folks know how everything went. Thanks for the help.