According to CARB's website, aftermarket manufacturers can obtain an Executive Order that shows its parts are still within CARB compliance.
The good: CARB-approved tunes are still legal.
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The bad: Any non-CARB-approved tune is considered to be a modification to a vehicle’s emission software and is, therefore, an illegal modification that will cause an emissions inspection failure. So what is California’s official policy on ECU Tunes?Ī. For now, though, let's get into a few other FAQs you may have about your tuned car and whether or not you're about to fail your next emissions test.
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We'll update this and other stories if we hear back from the agency that changes the reasoning behind the enforcement update. We also reached out to CBAR to clarify further questions but haven't heard back at the time of writing. Once OEMs broke our trust with their software cheating, there was ample notice that we would be using all tools available to ensure everybody was following the rules, including the aftermarket." So we have always been very clear with the industry as to their responsibility to obtain an EO ( Executive Order) to ensure their modifications are legal for their customers. The official added, "Since the beginning of computer-controlled vehicles, software has always been an important part of the emissions control system. Or in some extreme cases, a police officer cited a grossly smoking vehicle, for example, a diesel truck 'Rolling Coal'." It's just been something that typically was only found if the vehicle failed an OBD check or the smog technician noticed physical tampering with the computer or an add-on box. So it's always been illegal and vehicles failed when discovered. And the best examples of all are the alterations of vehicles such as VW did. "We have had enforcement cases against manufacturers and distributors of aftermarket parts based on this issue. A statement provided to The Drive via email by a CARB official goes into the reasoning behind the new push for enforcement. Link also offer a limited lifetime warranty so if your ECU breaks in the normal course of its designed use then they’ll repair or replace, no questions asked.Based on this, CARB and CBAR can access your car's ECU through its OBDII port during an emissions test and see if there are any unapproved vehicle tunes. The Link range includes ECUs for Audi, BMW, Holden, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota.Īll Link ECUs (Engine Control Units) are 100% New Zealand designed and developed.
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Of the factory ECU, the Link ECU is supplied in a full orīrowse Link's PlugIn ECUs by visting the link website or giving us a call on (08) 8281 0992 to see if there is a Link PlugIn ECU to suit your vehicle. Swaps for the original factory board inside the originalĮnclosure. Where this is not possible due to the design Replacement board is supplied which the installer Where possible, the factory enclosure is reused and a Still keeping the stock appearance & wiring of the Gain full control over your engine functions, whilst Link Plug-In ECUs provide a straight forward way to Fast install, full engine management, tuning solution! Link PlugIn ECUs totally replace the original factory ECU, in the original location. Or if you prefer to DIY then we can supply all you need to do it yourself at home. We can supply, install, wire-in and tune your Link ECU all in house with our qualified auto electricians and Mainline Dyno. When it comes to Link ECU's we have you covered. All ECU products are designed to get you out and achieving your best, as fast as possible and without fail. Link ECU’s engine management range is constantly evolving to be at the forefront of performance and exhilaration, but their principles stay the same – power, ease of tuning & performance.
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