If a visible crack is found in the vacuum signal hose to the Diverter Valve, how should this be recorded in the EIS?

• A. It should be entered as Passed in the EIS.
• B. It should be ignored if the vehicle runs.
• C. It should be entered in the EIS as Modified.
• D. It should trigger a Referee evaluation.

Answer: (C)

When something in the emissions-related system is found to be faulty, you record it to reflect a repair need rather than a clean pass. A visible crack in the vacuum signal hose to the Diverter Valve is a defect that can affect vacuum operation and, therefore, emissions-related performance. Labeling it as Modified tells the EIS that the vehicle does not pass as-is and requires repair work (the hose is damaged) before a final pass is possible. This keeps the inspection record accurate and directs the technician to address the defect.

Passing the inspection while noting a defect would misrepresent the vehicle’s condition. Ignoring the issue isn’t appropriate because documentation is required for known faults. A Referee evaluation is reserved for cases that are unclear or require an independent decision; a simple cracked hose is typically handled by marking it as Modified and repairing it.