Here we go again. To comply with the EU ...Really!

[t-tony]

Lots of cars will fail with the noise suppression test

I doubt it will affect very many to be honest Bill.



8.1.1 Noise suppression system

This inspection applies to all exhaust silencers and under-bonnet noise deadening material fitted as original equipment. The inspection of noise deadening material does not apply to Class 3 vehicles.

Exhaust noise should be subjectively assessed whilst carrying out the emissions test relevant for the vehicle. For vehicles not subject to an emissions test, the engine should be revved to around 2500rpm or approximately half maximum engine speed if this is lower.

The exhaust system and silencer should be in such condition, or of such a type, that the noise emitted from the vehicle is not clearly unreasonably above the level expected from a similar vehicle with a standard silencer in average condition. Defect

Category

(a) Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted.


Major

(b) Any part of the noise suppression system:


(i) insecure

(ii) likely to become detached.

Major

Dangerous

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

One that may cause some problems after May 20th,


(h) Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.

Tony.

 

[Nodzed]

One that may cause some problems after May 20th,


(h) Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.

Tony.

MIL Tony?

 

[t-tony]

Engine management light to us mortals Niall. Which a load of crap really because many cars will pass the emissions test even if the light is on. The emissions tester is still sampling what's coming out of the exhaust tailpipe after all regardless of a light on the dashboard? Someone I know has regular worries at test time.

Tony.

 

[BMBabe]

Have I understood correctly So if my alarm don't work I fail an MOT

 

[Nodzed]

Engine management light to us mortals Niall. Which a load of crap really because many cars will pass the emissions test even if the light is on. The emissions tester is still sampling what's coming out of the exhaust tailpipe after all regardless of a light on the dashboard? Someone I know has regular worries at test time.

Tony.

Thanks Tony, Thought that was in now? live and learn

 

[t-tony]

And here's another,

This inspection applies to all exhaust silencers and under-bonnet noise deadening material fitted as original equipment. The inspection of noise deadening material does not apply to Class 3 vehicles.

Some Z3s came out of the factory with under bonnet sound deadening fitted and some did not. How is a tester supposed to know if a particular vehicle did or not? My Z4 does not have any, I doubt any did but how should I know?

Just a typical example of over complicating something which should be simple.

Tony.

 

[Stevo7682]

Have I understood correctly So if my alarm don't work I fail an MOT

No that section is only relavent to steering locks

 

[t-tony]

Have I understood correctly So if my alarm don't work I fail an MOT

No, not at all.


The check is also restricted to vehicles fitted with a steering lock as an anti-theft device as original equipment.


Tony.

 

[Stevo7682]

And here's another,



Some Z3s came out of the factory with under bonnet sound deadening fitted and some did not. How is a tester supposed to know if a particular vehicle did or not? My Z4 does not have any, I doubt any did but how should I know?

Just a typical example of over complicating something which should be simple.

Tony.

That wont be a problem Tony as there is no fail for not being there .

 

[t-tony]

That wont be a problem Tony as there is no fail for not being there .

Might be when the new manual comes out though Steve, to be honest until we see the actual Manual they're going to use it's all a bit up in the air. But the exhaust noise is still open to question, what if the tester is genuinely a little deaf?

Tony.

 

[andyglym]

Might be when the new manual comes out though Steve, to be honest until we see the actual Manual they're going to use it's all a bit up in the air. But the exhaust noise is still open to question, what if the tester is genuinely a little deaf?

Tony.

Result

 

[Stevo7682]

Might be when the new manual comes out though Steve, to be honest until we see the actual Manual they're going to use it's all a bit up in the air. But the exhaust noise is still open to question, what if the tester is genuinely a little deaf?

Tony.

The current exhaust criteria is worded pretty much the same

 

[hard top]

what if the tester is genuinely a little deaf?

You had better use ear plugs then mate with your radar dishes ....

 

[t-tony]

You had better use ear plugs then mate with your radar dishes ....

T**T!!!

Tony.