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California Service Information Rulemaking Implementation Update

California Service Information Rulemaking Implementation Update. November 2, 2004 AAPEX Show Las Vegas, Nevada. Background. Senate Bill 1146 -- HSC 43105.5 High percentage of repairs done by independents Lack of accurate information and tools for OBD-equipped vehicles

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California Service Information Rulemaking Implementation Update

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  1. California Service Information Rulemaking Implementation Update November 2, 2004 AAPEX Show Las Vegas, Nevada

  2. Background • Senate Bill 1146 -- HSC 43105.5 • High percentage of repairs done by independents • Lack of accurate information and tools for OBD-equipped vehicles • Internet access required • Promotes competition in the service and parts industries

  3. Current Status of Regulation • Implementation began March 2003 • Harmonized with EPA’s amended rule • All manufacturers have operational websites • Regulation amended in January 2004 • Heavy-duty applicability • Initialization information • SAE J2534

  4. Service Information Websites • 32 unique OEM website addresses • Average subscription costs for major OEMs: • $19.00 Daily • $202.00 Monthly • $1,525.00 Yearly • Pre-approval of pricing not required • Audits conducted upon request from covered person

  5. Service Information Websites(Issues) • Low usage • Minor problems with obtaining certain information and tools • Yearly subscription price variations • Annual reporting guidelines • No official format yet • Federal format accepted by ARB

  6. Heavy-Duty Amendments • Regulation now applicable to OBD-equipped vehicles over 14,000 lbs • More stringent emission standards in 2007 • 75% of repairs done by independents • Exempt from diagnostic/reprogramming tools and information requirements • Lead time issues • Liability issues • To be readdressed when full OBD provisions are proposed

  7. Anti-theft Initialization Information • Lead time extension to 2009 model year based on Honda request • Manufacturers must demonstrate technical and economic need for the additional time • Computer rebuilders can currently access this information by using service-based procedures

  8. SAE J2534 • Manufacturers must comply with September 2004 version • Issues with compliance: • Software/hardware changes • Compatibility with aftermarket pass-thru devices • Additional lead time of 180 days after regulation effective date

  9. Training Materials • ARB does not require classes (taped, satellite, or actual) to be made available to the aftermarket • Manufacturers may withhold materials not useful for self-study • Must list on manufacturer’s website • Subject to ARB approval

  10. What’s Next? • Final Statement of Reasons • Regulation package due December 5th • Likely effective date -- early February 2005 • Continued Monitoring • Websites • Heavy-duty OBD • ARB website • www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/cmvsip/cmvsip.htm

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