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California Service Information Rulemaking Implementation Update

This update from the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, discusses the implementation of California’s service information regulation under Senate Bill 1146. With a focus on promoting competition among service and parts providers, this regulation aims to improve access to accurate service information for OBD-equipped vehicles. It highlights the current status of regulation, challenges faced, and future actions, including the introduction of stringent emissions standards and annual reporting guidelines. Manufacturers are required to comply with certain regulations and provide necessary training materials online.

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California Service Information Rulemaking Implementation Update

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  1. California Service Information Rulemaking Implementation Update November 2, 2004 AAPEX Show Las Vegas, Nevada

  2. Background • Senate Bill 1146 -- HSC 43105.5 • High percentage of repairs done by independents • Lack of accurate information and tools for OBD-equipped vehicles • Internet access required • Promotes competition in the service and parts industries

  3. Current Status of Regulation • Implementation began March 2003 • Harmonized with EPA’s amended rule • All manufacturers have operational websites • Regulation amended in January 2004 • Heavy-duty applicability • Initialization information • SAE J2534

  4. Service Information Websites • 32 unique OEM website addresses • Average subscription costs for major OEMs: • $19.00 Daily • $202.00 Monthly • $1,525.00 Yearly • Pre-approval of pricing not required • Audits conducted upon request from covered person

  5. Service Information Websites(Issues) • Low usage • Minor problems with obtaining certain information and tools • Yearly subscription price variations • Annual reporting guidelines • No official format yet • Federal format accepted by ARB

  6. Heavy-Duty Amendments • Regulation now applicable to OBD-equipped vehicles over 14,000 lbs • More stringent emission standards in 2007 • 75% of repairs done by independents • Exempt from diagnostic/reprogramming tools and information requirements • Lead time issues • Liability issues • To be readdressed when full OBD provisions are proposed

  7. Anti-theft Initialization Information • Lead time extension to 2009 model year based on Honda request • Manufacturers must demonstrate technical and economic need for the additional time • Computer rebuilders can currently access this information by using service-based procedures

  8. SAE J2534 • Manufacturers must comply with September 2004 version • Issues with compliance: • Software/hardware changes • Compatibility with aftermarket pass-thru devices • Additional lead time of 180 days after regulation effective date

  9. Training Materials • ARB does not require classes (taped, satellite, or actual) to be made available to the aftermarket • Manufacturers may withhold materials not useful for self-study • Must list on manufacturer’s website • Subject to ARB approval

  10. What’s Next? • Final Statement of Reasons • Regulation package due December 5th • Likely effective date -- early February 2005 • Continued Monitoring • Websites • Heavy-duty OBD • ARB website • www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/cmvsip/cmvsip.htm

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