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The Prius does not ever require smog testing in California. In fact, existing smog test equipment is not capable of testing the Prius.
I have an OBDC tester purchased from Kragen on sale about a year ago. About $50. This is a basic tester that will read all the mandated general codes (but not manufacturer specific codes) and will indicate all faults in that category. I can also reset fault codes and reset the check light. Have not ever needed to do this on my Prius.
The OBDC connecter is under the dash, forward of where the drivers knee is. The tester works fine on the Prius and on any OBDC compliant car. Every compliant car is required to have a placard under the hood whick lists OBDC compliance. My Prius has such a placard.
My reader is made by Innova, www.codereader.com The Prius uses a "scanbus" and the Innova reader is scanbus capable. You can get this tester at any autoparts house or probably cheaper from an internet dealer. There is no computer interface on this tester.
No experience with CarMD. Some owners like the Scanview tester, more expensive but much more versatile.

Peter
K6OPY

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PAK @ Aug 9 2006, 04:56 PM) [snapback]300493[/snapback]</div>

The exemption is in place only until January 1, 2010.

Here is the link:

State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Automotive Repair

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PAK @ Aug 9 2006, 04:56 PM) [snapback]300493[/snapback]</div>

have you actually pluged it in and see if it can connect to the car Most Innova readers can't. Unless it say's CAN capable it won't find the car. I've got one in the basement that can't find the CAN buss in the 2k4.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alnilam @ Aug 9 2006, 06:20 PM) [snapback]300470[/snapback]</div>

It looks like all you have is the one time upfront cost - no cost to use the report generating feature or the website (i just went in and registered to see if it would ask me for money - can't find anything that does)

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Frank Hudon @ Aug 9 2006, 11:50 PM) [snapback]300645[/snapback]</div>

As I said in my post "The Prius uses a "scanbus" and the Innova reader is scanbus capable. "
My reader is the model 3100, I have tested it on the 06 Prius and it works properly

Peter

 

DMV site clearly states no Smog check for Hybrid vehicle

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Drift Motion @ Aug 11 2006, 12:36 AM) [snapback]301366[/snapback]</div>

This is what the the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Automotive Repair clearly states:

 

How do you use the CarMD on a Prius 2012? The CarMD manual says the car has to be ON, but not cranked, how do I get to that On with having the motor cranked?

 

welcome! try pressing power once, or twice, without pressing the brake.

 

How much is the CarMd?

I would be surprised if it can pull Hybrid Codes.

 

Thanks for the information!