Visual Inspection Test Procedures

Section 276.210  Visual Inspection Test Procedures a)         Applicability Beginning February 1, 2012, the visual inspection test may be substituted for the OBD test for those vehicles identified in Section 13C-25(h) of the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 2005.  The visual inspection test consists of a two-part test.  The first part of the visual inspection test consists of a visual examination of the MIL in the key-on/engine off position.  The second part of the visual inspection test consists of a visual examination of the MIL in the key on/engine on position.  The visual inspection test shall be performed in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) of this Section. b)         Test Procedures 1)         Key on/engine off The key on/engine off test starts with the ignition in the key off/engine off position.  The ignition shall then be turned to the key on/engine off position.  The inspector shall observe whether the MIL is illuminated. 2)         Key on/engine on The key on/engine on test starts with the ignition in the key on/engine off position.  The ignition shall then be turned to the key on/engine on position.  The inspector shall observe whether the MIL is continuously illuminated. c)         Pass/Fail Determination A pass or fail determination is made for each part of the visual inspection test identified in subsection (b) based on a comparison of the test results to the visual inspection test standards contained in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 240.202.