What can a technician do if the air cleaner and TAC are missing before proceeding with the Smog test?

• A. The test must be aborted until the air cleaner and TAC are replaced.
• B. The test can proceed without replacement and deficiencies noted.
• C. The air cleaner and TAC can be replaced with customer authorization and noted in the EIS machine.
• D. The dealer must supply OEM parts for replacement.

Answer: (C)

When performing a Smog test, a missing air cleaner and TAC can be handled by replacing them with the customer’s authorization and documenting the deficiency in the EIS machine. This approach keeps the test process moving, ensures the customer is aware of the issue, and provides a traceable record that the vehicle was tested despite the missing components. The key is obtaining explicit consent to replace the parts and making a clear note in the system so everyone understands why the replacement was needed and that the test proceeded under those conditions.

Aborting the test would introduce unnecessary delays, and proceeding without any documentation would leave the deficiency untracked. Requiring OEM parts only from the dealer isn’t necessary under this policy, since the important steps are customer authorization and proper logging of the deficiency.