N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.16

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 12, June 25, 2024

Section 20.11.101.16 - REPAIRS, ADJUSTMENTS AND RE-INSPECTIONS

A. Each motor vehicle that fails an inspection required by 20.11.101 NMAC shall be repaired as necessary to pass re-inspection. Where replacement of a catalytic converter or oxygen sensor is required, such parts shall only be new aftermarket parts approved by the Program Manager or new original equipment, manufacturer's parts or manufacturer's assemblies. Repairs required by this subsection may include but are not limited to, the following as applicable to the type of failure:

(1) Exhaust Emissions: adjust idle speed, fuel/air ratio and ignition timing to manufacturer's specifications including replacement of spark plugs, spark plug wires, air filters and PCV specified by the manufacturer.

(2) Anti-tampering: replace the missing or disabled components with new replacement parts.

(3) Visible Emissions: repair engine or replace inoperative emission control devices as required to eliminate visible emissions. Repairs may include replacement of valves, rings, pistons, PCV, or EGR systems.

B. Any person may repair, adjust or replace parts as necessary to prepare a vehicle to pass re-inspection, but in order to qualify for a time extension as specified in 20.11.101.17 NMAC, a Certified AIR CARE Technician must perform the repair.

C. Within 60 calendar days after each paid emissions inspection, one free re-inspection may be obtained at any AIR CARE inspection facility upon presentation of the failed VIR.

N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.16

11/16/93; 20.11.101.16 NMAC - Rn, 20 NMAC 11.101.II.5, 10/1/02