N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.16 Repairs, Adjustments and Re-Inspections

• Library: New Mexico Administrative Code
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through Register Vol. 34, No. 21, November7, 2023
• Citation: N.M. Code R. § 20.11.101.16
• Year: 2023

A. Each motor vehicle that fails an inspection required by 20.11.101 NMAC shall be repaired as necessary to pass re-inspection. Where replacement of a catalytic converter or oxygen sensor is required, such parts shall only be new aftermarket parts approved by the Program Manager or new original equipment, manufacturer's parts or manufacturer's assemblies. Repairs required by this subsection may include but are not limited to, the following as applicable to the type of failure:

(1) Exhaust Emissions: adjust idle speed fuel/air ratio and ignition timing to manufacturer's specifications including replacement of spark plugs, spark plug wires, air filters and PCV specified by the manufacturer.

(2) Anti-tampering: replace the missing or disabled components with new replacement parts.

(3) Visible Emissions repair engine or replace inoperative emission control devices as required to eliminate visible emissions. Repairs may include replacement of valves, rings pistons, PCV, or EGR systems.

B. Any person may repair, adjust or...