BAR-OIS 

(On Board Inspection System)

This NEW System, known as BAR-OIS, wil replace existing BAR97 equipment for 2000 and newer vehicles. 

The on board diagnostic (OBD) Data Acquisition Device (DAD) connects to the BAR OBD inspection system (OIS) computer for the purpose of retrieving OBD second generation (OBDll) information from a vehicle.

This proposed regulatory action requires most gasoline-powered vehicles model-year 2000 and Newer and diesel-powered vehicles to have an OBD-focused Inspection on the OIS.

The OBD-focused inspection will also accommodate hybrid-powered Vehicle inspections, which cannot currently receive an inspection due to testing incompatibilities With the BAR-97 EIS.

Vehicle model-years 1999 and older will continue to receive their Smog Check inspection exclusively on the existing BAR-97 EIS.

Inspection procedure changes:

No tailpipe test on most 2000 and newer model year vehicles, except those without OBDll: for example: over 14,000 GVWR, federal certification with basic OBD

Testable Vehicles change:

Hybrid powered vehicles (currently not compatible with BAR-97) are now testable on new equipment

At Fallbrook Smog, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our customer experience. Stay up-to-date on our latest company news right here.

We are looking forward to inform you about the new Star Program that started on January 1st 2013. 

Below we have provided you with a link that will further more inform you about this program. 

http://www.bar.ca.gov/