Can a vehicle pass NY State inspection with the ABS light on?

Question

That's so much for the input!!

All of the brake components are fine,

we believe that it's just a sensor.

But we don't want it to interfere with passing the inspection.

Answer 1

New York State  Vehicle Safety/Emissions Inspection Program For The Braking System.

Brakes

At least one front wheel must be removed to inspect the brakes.

Brake pedal reserve - brake pedal must have 1/3 reserve

Brake pedal fade - brake must hold for one minute without fading

Power brake unit - check for proper operation

Brake master cylinder - check for leakage and proper fluid level

Disc brake pads - check condition

Drum brake linings - thickness of linings must be at least 1/16 inch on bonded linings or at least 1/32 inch over rivet head on riveted linings, with no loose or missing rivets or lining

Brake drums and/or rotors - check condition

Wheel cylinders and/or calipers - check for leakage

All brake lines and hoses - check for leaks, cracks, chafing, restrictions, and improper support

Parking brake - check for components and function

Brake equalization - test vehicle for a straight stop without significant wheel pull

Division of Vehicle Safety Services

Department of Motor Vehicles

P.O. Box 2700-ESP, Albany, NY 12220-0700

Phone: [phone] (between 8:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m., Monday - Friday)

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

no, your brakes might not work properly.

Answer 4

YES!!!! this is the third time my car is passing the NY state inspection with the ABS light on.

PEACE!!!!!!

Answer 5

I'm not in NY, but in Texas (which is pretty lax on things) there is no way you would pass.   You probably just need to bleed the brakes to make the light go off, temporarily, but it could be caused by a leak or back brakes too thin and the wheel cylinder leaking.

Answer 6

Check with a local inspector concerning the laws on that.   If they are required to download the ECM (required some places),   it may not  depending on the reason the light is on.

The ABS light is like a check engine light,   it is only trying to let you know something is not right in the system.    It could be minor,  a sensor out of adjustment,  or more serious that could cause the car to act poorly if hard braking needed.    Best to get it checked out.

Answer 7

yea you should be able to as long as your brakes work alright