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1995 Volkswagen Jetta smog inspection

Tiny
WIRTANEN_123
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  • 1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 125,000 MILES
I own a 95 jetta. I have the thermostat temporarily out. Will it paqss smog inspection? It runs excellent.
Sunday, November 29th, 2009 AT 9:03 PM

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Tiny
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Hi wirtanen_123 and TY for the donation

Let me ask why you are leaving it out? Just hope it wont cause the coolant temperature sensor to react an pop the CEL when the engine is running while being tested.
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Monday, November 30th, 2009 AT 2:14 AM
Tiny
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I have it out because I had some radiator problems, and took it out to check if it was the thetmostat. It wasn.T and since the problem is resolved, I am due for smog insp. It is such a pain, I would rather get it registered first if poss. Thnx me
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Monday, November 30th, 2009 AT 7:57 PM
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Just make sure it pass the bulb test when key at On and no CEL while engine is idling-then go for the test.
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Monday, November 30th, 2009 AT 10:18 PM

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