New York Vehicle Inspection Program (NYVIP2)

About the New York Vehicle Inspection Program (NYVIP2)

New York State (NYVIP2) inspections include a check of on-board diagnostic system (OBDII) on non-exempt vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) less than 8,501 pounds and that are

model year 1996 or newer gas-powered vehicles

model year 1997 or newer diesel-powered vehicles

Inspections also include the current

safety inspection

gas cap check (gas-powered vehicles only)

visual inspection of emission control devices (for gas-powered vehicles only)

Licensed inspection stations use (NYVIP2) equipment to monitor the on-board diagnostic system (OBDII) of your vehicle. If the OBDII detects a problem that can result in excessive emissions, a malfunction indicator light (MIL) illuminates to inform the driver or automotive technician.

The inspection station also uses the NYVIP2 equipment to record most other safety and low-enhanced emissions inspections.

What vehicles are exempt from the on-board diagnostic system (OBDII) and low-enhanced emissions inspection?

These vehicles are exempt

motorcycles

vehicles less than two model years old

vehicles more than 25 model years old

diesel-powered vehicle that are model year 1996 or older and have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) more than 8,500 pounds

electric-powered vehicles

vehicles that have historical plates

vehicles subject to the heavy vehicle safety inspection

What emissions inspection is required if a gas-powered vehicle is not required to have the OBDII test and is not exempt from emissions inspection?

A non-exempt gas-powered vehicle that is not subject to the OBDII emissions inspection is subject to the low-enhanced emissions inspection. Diesel-powered vehicles are exempt from the low-enhanced emissions inspection.

How will I know if my vehicle passed or failed the OBDII test?

The inspection equipment prints the test results and a receipt. If your vehicle fails the test, the test result will indicate the reason for the failure. It will also provide helpful information to an automotive technician who repairs the vehicle.

If my vehicle requires repairs to pass the inspection, will the warranty on my vehicle cover the repairs?

Read the owner’s manual and other documents for your vehicle to get information about the warranty on the emissions control equipment.

The vehicle manufacturer is required to warranty

emissions failures for the first 2 years or 24,000 miles

specified major emission components for 8 years or 80,000 miles

If you have questions, contact the automobile dealer or manufacturer.

What can occur if my vehicle fails the OBDII test?

If your vehicle is required to receive an OBDII emissions test, and it does not qualify for a waiver (see below), the vehicle must pass that inspection in order to receive an inspection sticker. The failure of the vehicle to pass the inspection can prevent the renewal of the vehicle registration. You must have the vehicle repaired to meet the standards and pass a re-inspection.

Inspection waivers

A vehicle that is required to have the OBDII inspection can qualify for a waiver (valid for 1 year) if the vehicle

fails the OBDII inspection, but ultimately passes the safety inspection, the gas cap check (gas-powered vehicles only) and the visual inspection of the emissions control devices (gas-powered vehicles only)

receives repairs that are related to the failure of the OBDII inspection and the cost of the repairs is at least $450

does not pass the OBDII inspection during a re-inspection

After the re-inspection, if the vehicle qualifies, the inspector can print a waiver form. Both you and the inspector must sign the waiver. The inspection station keeps the waiver and other related documents. The inspector then issues the inspection sticker for your vehicle valid for 1 year.

To qualify for a waiver

you must have the inspection report that shows the failure from the initial NYVIP2 inspection station

the inspection report for the re-inspection must show that your vehicle failed the OBDII test, but that your vehicle passed the safety inspection, the gas cap check (gas-powered vehicles only), and the visual inspection of the emissions control devices (gas-powered vehicles only)

the emissions control system of your vehicle must be intact, and must not show any evidence of tampering (gas-powered vehicles only)

you must have work orders and receipts that prove that repairs related to the vehicle emissions system were completed at a NY State-registered repair shop, or at an out-of-state repair shop the work orders and the receipts must document that the cost of the repairs, parts, labor, and related sales tax was at least $450 if you complete the repairs yourself, the calculation of the cost of the repairs includes only the cost of the parts that were used and does not include your labor

How do I get a 10-day extension of my current inspection?

You can receive inspection receipt that includes a 10-day extension if

the previous inspection was expired at the time of the inspection

your vehicle passed all parts of the inspection except the test of the OBD-II readiness monitors

You cannot get more than one extension from the DMV.

The inspection indicates that my vehicle is "not ready" for the OBD-II test. What can I do? Where can I get information about the OBD-II readiness monitor status of my vehicle?

Read the DMV brochure A Consumer Guide to Readiness Monitor Failures as Part of the New York State Vehicle Inspection Program (C-114)

What is the warning light on my dashboard that displays the words, "Check Engine", or similar words? What can I do if the warning light illuminates?

The warning light is the malfunction indicator light (MIL) of the OBDII system. The color of the MIL is red or yellow. The MIL can display the words, "check engine soon", "service engine soon", or words that are similar. The MIL on some vehicles displays the image of an engine with the word, "check".

The MIL normally illuminates when you insert the key and turn the vehicle ignition toward the position that starts the vehicle engine. If there is no problem, the MIL does not remain illuminated while the engine operates. If you start your engine and the MIL remains illuminated, your OBDII system has a problem.

The problem may reduce fuel efficiency, increase air pollution, or cause harm to your vehicle. Take your vehicle to a qualified automotive technician to determine the severity of the problem and what service or repairs are required. Normally the illumination of the MIL is not an indication of a malfunction that requires immediate attention, but an unresolved malfunction may lead to more serious problems or costly repairs.

To indicate a possible serious malfunction, the MIL flashes on and flashes off while the engine operates. Take your vehicle to an automotive technician immediately, and only operate your vehicle if necessary. Do not operate your vehicle at fast speeds, and do not use your vehicle to carry or tow a heavy load.

How can I learn more about OBDII?

To learn more about safety inspections, read the DMV brochure, New York State Vehicle Safety/Emissions Inspection Program for Cars and Light Trucks (C-50). You can also visit the web sites of

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Maryland State Police: Motor Vehicle Inspection

Admin

Q: Which web browser should I use?

A: IE 9,10,11, Chrome and Firefox. Make sure your browser is up to date. If you need assistance, contact customer service.

Q: How do I contact the Agency Customer Service representative for the Maryland State Police Automotive Safety Enforcement Division (ASED)?

A: Call your assigned Station Inspector/Supervisor for assistance.

Q: How do I reset my password? Do you store passwords in MSIS?

A: No, we do not store passwords. To reset your password, click the ‘forgot password’ link on the MSIS home page, or click this link:

Q: How do I update my email address in MSIS?

A: Your station owner must update that information, or you can contact the MSP Inspector assigned to your station. Your information can be found under the ‘Station Personnel’ tab.

Q: What information can I view under the Billing Reports tab?

A: The Station Owner, Station Supervisors and the new Station Admin Role now have access to the Billing Reports tab. This displays the Summary and Detailed Billing Reports. Users can view inspections billed by month for all of their stations, and reconcile these against the invoices they receive monthly from NIC Maryland. Please note that detail from the reports are only valid from July 2015 onward.

Q: What is the Station Administrator Role? How do I assign that role?

A: Inspection station owners can now add a new view-only ‘Admin User’ role to their stations. From the My Station page, click the Admin User tab, then click Add Admin User. Enter the first name, last name and email address of the user requiring access. Once completed, an email will be sent to the user containing a link for them to create their account. This new role provides access to the Billing Report, Station Personnel and Vehicle Inspections tabs but only has view-only rights.

Account Creation

Q: Does MSIS require a Maryland Soundex or DLN to create an account?

A: MSIS does require a Soundex, but not necessarily a Maryland Soundex. MSIS will validate the Soundex/DLN entered to create an account. If MSIS cannot validate the Soundex/DLN, contact the MSP Supervisor or Inspector for further assistance.

Q: When I try to create a user account, I get a message stating that my DLN (Driver’s License Number) cannot be found? What should I do?

A: If your DLN in the Maryland State Inspection System (MSIS) does not match your Driver’s License, your MSP Inspector/Supervisor will need to update it in MSIS. You can also create an account with your old DLN, then later have MSP update the information.

Q: My employee information does not display the correct information (such as Station Personnel List, Active Status, Inspection Classes that inspectors can perform, etc.) What do I do?

A: Contact your Maryland State Police ASED Inspector/Supervisor.

Q: What do I do if I cannot remember the user name associated with my account?

A: Send an email to from the email address you used to create the account. We will verify the information, and send you the user name associated with the account. If you do not know the email address you used when you registered, send the email request in writing from a new email account, and include your station number and your user name. We will notify you if we need additional information to update the email address on your account.

Q: How do I create user accounts for my station personnel?

A: Once your station is registered for a subscription account (at ), click on this link: . Select ‘Station Personnel Account’ from the ‘Account Type’ dropdown, then enter the inspector’s Driver’s License Number in the field.

Q: Once I have created an inspector account, how do I begin a new inspection?

A: Log onto your station account and click the ‘Vehicle Inspections’ tab. Click the blue ‘New Inspection’ button and continue through the screens.

Performing An Inspection

Q: Is a customer email address required when entering customer information?

A: Yes, an email address must be provided in order to send the inspection report to the customer.

Q: I entered a VIN incorrectly, yet MSIS still found the VIN and vehicle information. Is the system working correctly?

A: Yes, the system is working as intended. In most cases, CVINA will find a VIN even if the number entered has a missing or transposed number. A message will notify you that the exact VIN was not found, but a similar one was found. This VIN will be displayed with the accompanying vehicle data. You may correct it if necessary and proceed. Please verify that the VIN displayed in MSIS matches the VIN on the vehicle.

Q: If I choose the wrong vehicle class at the beginning of an inspection, can I go back and edit that information?

A: No, once the vehicle class has been selected at the beginning of the inspection, you cannot edit that class. Disregard that inspection and start a new one.

Q: I entered the wrong mileage while performing an inspection. How do I update the mileage for that vehicle’s inspection?

A: Locate the inspection from the ‘Vehicle Inspections’ tab. Then go to the first screen of the inspection summary (you will see headings for Customer Information, Vehicle Information and the Inspection checklist). Expand the ‘Vehicle Information’ section, then click the ‘Edit’ button. You will now be able to correct the mileage for this inspection.

Q: I lost my internet connection during an inspection. I logged back on, but instead of continuing with the inspection I started, I began a new one. Now I see that the first inspection is still there. How do I delete that incomplete inspection?

A: Contact your MSP station supervisor/trooper to void the incomplete inspection.

Q: If I start an inspection and never complete it, will I be charged the fee?

A: No, you are only a charged when an inspection is completed (pass or fail).

Q: If I previously ‘failed’ an item on the inspection, am I allowed to ‘pass’ it after that item has been repaired?

A: If you previously failed an item, you will not be able to select ‘Pass’ for that item. You must select ‘Repair’ for that item, then enter a comment before you can continue with the inspection.

Q: If I re-inspect a previously failed inspection, and then pass it, can I go back to add a comment to that inspection?

A: No. Comments may only be added to a re-inspection prior to that inspection being passed. Once the inspection has been passed, comments may not be added to it.

Q: I am no longer able to print an Inspection Certificate. Why?

A: The inspection certificate is no longer generated by MSIS. Only the Inspection Report is sent to the MVA and the customer. The Inspection Reports will show the e-Certificate number and the Certification Date (date passed). Dealers may attach the Inspection Report to the car. Contact your station Inspector/Supervisor if you have further questions.