Joe wrote:
 This is because of what is
>   called "OBD II" (on board diognostics 2). All 1997 cars have it. IT
>   is the computer that controls the engine emissions. This system checks
>   exhaust pollution at 1 1/2 times the legal limits now.
>                             Eric
>                      Still paying the legal bills!

Some 1995 cars had it, all 1996 cars have it, and according to my EV
manual, some models were equipped with "OBD I".

OBD II is a wonderful thing, and yet an incredible pain in the ass.  I
have to give a presentation to our "sales" branch next week on our
strict evaporative system.  Too bad I have to go to CA to do it!
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Scot Douglas
Project Engineer; Chrysler/Mitsubishi Joint Programs
Mitsubishi Motors R&D of America
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