1996 Camry Check Engine light

[ymcd95]

The engine light on my 1996 Camry LE is on - code is P0773 diagnosed as "shift solenoid" problem. I have reset the codes to tourn off light, but it comes back on after sitting a while and being re-started. Since this is not an emission issue, does anyone know if my car will pass the emission inspection with the light on?

[the_professional]

Your Car will pass Emissions, if it involves a "sniffer".
Regardless, isn't that a fail anyway, a CEL = failure right?

[hill8570]

Y'know, your location would be real helpful to answering the question.

Assuming "GA Dawg" means you're in one of the counties of Georgia that does emissions inspection, I'm pretty sure that a MIL "on", even for a non-emissions-related problem would be an automatic fail (see item 3, below, as taken from the Georgia Clean Air Force Current Rules for Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance . Or, you can just call up a tester and ask...

The vehicles shall pass the OBD system check if:
1. the test system is able to communicate with the vehicle’s OBD system;
2. the MIL illuminates with the ignition key in the “on” position and the engine not running;
3. the OBD system does not command the MIL to illuminate with the ignition key in the on position with the engine running;
4. all nonexempt OBD system monitors, as specified in the I/M Test Manual, are set to “ready”; and
5. the OBD system does not contain any fault codes which command the MIL toilluminate, as specified in the I/M Test Manual, indicating problems with the emissions control parameters monitored by the OBD system

OTOH, you could just fix the problem. Troubleshooting and repairing the lock-up solenoid is relatively easy. Heck, might just be a loose wire.