Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35 § 276.210
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ill. Admin. Code tit. 35, § 276.210
Added at 36 Ill. Reg. 2257, effective January 30, 2012