Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on September 13, 2005.
As of Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 420001996 through 2000 selected Honda/Acura passenger carsNoneConsult manufacturer's catalog for specific vehicle application.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-193-28
  • Executive Order 193-28 / D193-28
  • ARB # D-193-28
  • Executive Order No: D-193-28
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-193-28
  • Resolution D-193-28
For Free CARB Executive Order Status verification, email an image of the device Executive Order label as well as the Year/Make/Model and Test Group # of the vehicle to [email protected]

Download: Executive Order D-193-28 PDF

D-193-28 Document:

CARB_D-193-28

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—193—28 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. "Series 42000 OBD I1 Compliant Three—way Catalytic Converter" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and Section 2222(h), Title 13, California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR"), authorize the California Air Resources Board and its Executive Officer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. (Car Sound) of 22961 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688, has applied to the Air Resources Board for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 to market its new aftermarket Series 42000 three—way catalytic converter (TWC) for installation on selected 1996 through 2000 model year Honda passenger cars and light—duty trucks equipped with On—Board Diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—193—28 and incorporated herein. Series 42000 TWC will be used for single (1 unit) exhaust system applications for selected Honda passenger cars and light—duty trucks. The TWC may also be installed on non—OBD II vehicles (1995 and older) similar in engine and exhaust configuration to those listed in Appendix D—193—28. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Operations Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G—02—003, Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converter complies with the California Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). The emissions performance of the catalytic converter was based on durability bench—aging by Deiphi Energy and Chassis Systems using Air Resources Board—modified RAT—A bench—aging cycle for 75 hours, as specified in the "Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non—original Equipment Catalytic Converters Equipped with On—Board Diagnostic II (OBD 11 Systems." WHEREAS, emissions tests conducted at the Automotive Testing Development Services, Inc. (ATDS), Ontario, California, using a 1998 2.3L Honda Accord equipped with a single (1 unit) exhaust system and certified to the Low Emission Vehicle (LEV, PC) emission standards showed that the vehicle met the applicable emission standards with Series 42000 TWC (1 unit) installed. OBD 11 compatibility tests performed on the same test vehicle showed that Series 42000 TWC did not affect the vehicle‘s ability to perform OBD I! system monitoring. Emission test results in grams per mile are shown below. |

ATDS, Ontario, California 2.3L Honda Accord Test NMOG CO NOx Remarks 100K Standard 0.090 4.2 0.3 Test 1 0.086 1.9 0.1 Pass Test 2 0.090 1.4 0.1 Pass Average of Tests1 & 2 0.088 1.6 0.1 Pass IT 1S HEREBY RESOLVED that the above catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on the approved vehicle applications specified in Appendix D—193—28 subject to the following conditions: 1. No changes are permitted to the catalytic converter as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converter or any of its components, and other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Board prior to marketing in California, 2. Marketing of the catalytic converter using identifications other than those shown in the exemption application, and in this Executive Order, or marketing of the catalytic converter for application other than the ones shown in this Executive ( Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of these products shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the catalytic converter as individual devices. 3. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc., its principals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers, or other representatives must include the disclaimer that the Executive Order or the exemption it provides is not an endorsement or approval of any emission reduction claims for the catalytic converter and is only a finding that the catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. 4. Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc.‘s installation instructions for the new catalytic converter must conform to requirements in Paragraphs | and X of the "Optional Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non—original Equipment Catalytic Converters Equipped with On—Board Diagnostic II (OBD 1!) Systems." 5. Upon installation, the catalytic converter must carry a manufacturer‘s warranty for 50,000 miles on the substrates and 50,000 miles or five years on the shell m and end pipes. CAR SOUND EXHAUST SYSTEM, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—193—28

—3— 6. Car Sound Exhaust System, Inc. and its vendors may not advertise the new aftermarket catalytic converter as a "high or easy flow" catalytic converter or use any phrase that could make it appear to perform better than an OEM catalytic converter. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after a ten day written notice of intention to revoke it, during which period the holder of the order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within ten days of receipt of the request, and the order may not be revoked until a determination is made, after the hearing, that grounds for revocation exist. Executed at El Monte, California, this _/Z mA déy of September 2005. Mobife Source Operations Division CAR SOUND EXHAUST SYSTEM, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—193—28

APPENDIX — D — 193 — 28 Car Sound Series 42000 for Honda passenger Cars Model Make Vehicle Model Engine No of Engine Family |Certification| Total Monitored| Universal Direct Fit Year cylinders INTEGRA 1.8 L 4 THN1.BVJGFEK 42629 ACURA }3.0 CL 3.0 L 6 THN3.OVJGKEK a TBD 1996 S2T 331 |— s mmnusawekek "" 1 1 4293 !—fap HONDA _|JACCORD 2.2L 4 THN2.2VJGKEK 42636 INTEGRA 1.8 L 4 VHN1.8VJGKEK Tier 1 42629 1997 ACURA 13.0 CL 3.0 L 6 THN3.OVJG2EK TLEV 4 4 42034 TBD 3.2TL 3.2L 6 VHN3.2VJGKEK Tier 1 TBD HONDA _[ACCORD 22L 4 VHN2.2VJGKEK Tier 1 42004 TBD INTEGRA 1.8 L 4 WHNXVO1.8WA1 Tier 1 42629 ACURA (3.0 CL 3.0 L 6 WHNXVO3.0ZL2 TLEV 42034 TBD 3.2TL 3.2 L 6 WHNXVO3.2HA1 Tier1 TBD 1998 CR—V. EX, EX, LX 4WD 2.0 L 4 WHNXTO2.0UL2 TLEV 1 1 TBD Accord DX Sedan 23L 4 WHNXVO2.3PL2 TLEV TBD HONDA Accord LX, EX 23L 4 WHNXVO2.3PA3 LEV 42004 TBD Accord EX, LX 3.0 L 6 WHNXVO3.OFL2 TLEV TBD INTEGRA 1.8 L 4 XHNXVO1.8WA1 Tier 1 42629 ACURA |3.0 CL 3.0 L 6 XHNXVO3.0ZL2 TLEV 42034 TBD 3.2TL 3.2L 6 XHNXVO3.2GL2 TBD 1999 CR—V. EX, EX, LX 4WD 2.0 L 4 XHNXTO2.0UA2 Lev 1 1 TBD Honda Accord 2.3 L 4 XHNXVO2.3PA3 42004 TBD Accord DX Sedan 23L 4 XHNXVO2.3PL2 TLEV TBD Accord EX, LX 3.0 L 6 XHNXVO3.OFL2 TLEV TBD CRV. EX, EX, LX 4WD 2.0 L 4 YHNX02.0UA2 TBD 2000 Honda [Reoog 231L 4 YHNxXv23PA3 LEV * 1 * [—rap Page 1 of 1 C C C


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