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NYVIP MESSAGE No.13 (2006)

Date: 11/20/2006

TO: ALL INSPECTION STATIONS

FROM: NYS DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHICLES

SUBJECT: NYVIP SOFTWARE UPDATE

The Department of Motor Vehicles, The Department of Environmental Conservation and SGS Testcom have made enhancements to the New York Vehicle Inspection Program (NYVIP) software. Many of these enhancements were suggested by individual inspectors or stations and from other feedback we have received since the beginning of the program. In a few days, you will receive a CD in the mail from SGS Testcom containing the NYVIP Software Update. When you receive the CD you should follow the instructions enclosed for updating your NYVIP unit.

The following is a summary of most of the changes incorporated into the Software Update.

• Most Motorcycle, Trailer and Truck makes are now listed. Motorcycle and Trailer makes will only appear when that type of inspection is selected.

• When the inspector scans a DMV 1D bar code on the registration sticker of the vehicle, he will be prompted to scan the 1D bar code on the vehicle’s dashboard or door jamb or enter the VIN manually to ensure that the inspection is credited to the proper vehicle.

• NYVIP will now validate the VIN and compare it to a gross vehicle weight rating table (GVWR). If the vehicle is on the table, NYVIP will conduct an OBDII inspection. If the vehicle is not on the table, the inspector will be allowed to select the appropriate weight code for the vehicle’s inspection. This will eliminate warning messages on most inspection receipts and save the inspector time.

• The inspector will only be able to enter vehicle emission repairs on a re-inspection to reduce confusion and accidentally entering the same repairs more than once.

• There will be a confirmation screen when entering the amount of emission repairs to allow the inspector to correct an incorrect entry.

• The selection “Unable to remove a wheel” has been added to the screen “Wheel removed to inspect brakes”. If the inspector makes that selection and has previously indicated that the Service Brake system passed, a confirmation screen will appear. Confirming the selection will fail the vehicle for Service Brakes, not confirming the selection will allow the inspector to make another wheel selection.

• During some OBDII inspections where the NYVIP and vehicle fail to communicate, inspectors have made the selection that the failure is based on the NYVIP connector being broken or missing. This has caused the NYVIP unit to lock out and the inspector to call to get instructions on un-locking the unit. A confirmation screen has been added to assist the inspector in making the correct selection.

• When a vehicle is eligible for an inspection waiver, the inspector will be able to answer the question by pressing the “Y” or “N” on the Scan Tool Interface.

• When issuing an inspection certificate to a trailer or to a vehicle receiving an inspection waiver, NYVIP will display new messages informing the inspector of the correct boxes that need to be punched or checked.

• NYVIP will now print the Daily Report automatically.

• When a message is sent to the station, the Mailbox icon will flash, the inspector will be able to use the mouse and left click on the mailbox and this will open the State Message Menu for the inspector to select the message or messages to view.

• Safety and Emission Control Device inspection criteria has been added to the Inspection Menu.

• There will be a confirmation when the inspector enters inspection stickers into inventory. The inspector will select the stickers to be entered, and NYVIP will request the first sticker in each book be scanned to confirm the correct stickers are being entered. If the book being scanned matches the selection made by the inspector, NYVIP will display a message indicating the stickers were entered into inventory. Please be careful to only check/select books of stickers that are actually on hand.

• When reprinting an inspection receipt for a vehicle that was issued an inspection waiver, NYVIP will print both the receipt and the waiver. Both documents will indicate that they are duplicates. Reprinting a receipt will print the last inspection of the vehicle only.

• There will be an End of Year Sticker Inventory Report indicating all inspection stickers that were not used during the year. It will list all stickers that were noted as damaged or stolen and what stickers are eligible to return to DMV for credit.

• Please pay attention during the OBDII test sequence to screens and messages, as some of them have been changed to save time.

As always we value your feedback. Questions or comments regarding the new upgrade or changes for future upgrades may be made from the Main Menu by selecting option #3, Contractor’s Add On Menu, and then selecting option #1, Send Feedback. Of course you may still contact Clean Air at 518-473-0597.

It is important that all stations load the CD update in a timely manner. NYVIP units not using the new version of the software by January 31, 2007 will be locked out. If you need assistance in loading the update or you haven’t received the update by December 20, 2006, contact the SGS Testcom Help Desk at 1-866-469-8477.

These are messages sent by NYS DMV to the inspection stations via the emissions analyzer units. They frequently contain important information, usage tips, or announcements of system changes.