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On-Board Diagnostics II (OBD II) and Emission Warranty Regulatory Update California Air Resources Board Mobile Source Control Division Today’s Presentation Background Gasoline OBD Diesel OBD Other Items Background OBD II originally adopted 1989 1996 and newer vehicles Monitors virtually every emission-related component Threshold Functional Illuminates warning light and stores fault info for repair technicians Program updates occur regularly Last revisions adopted April 2002 Reasons for Changes Keep pace with technology I/M and technician feedback and experience Certification staff experienc