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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on July 25, 2014.
As of Sunday, December 22nd, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

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This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-161-98
  • Executive Order 161-98 / D161-98
  • ARB # D-161-98
  • Executive Order No: D-161-98
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-161-98
  • Resolution D-161-98
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Download: Executive Order D-161-98 PDF

D-161-98 Document:

CARB_D-161-98

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—161—98 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the California Vehicle Code Gale Banks Engineering AutoMind Programmer Pursuant to the authority vested in the Air Resources Board by Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code; and Pursuant to the authority vested in the undersigned by Section 39515 and Section 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—14—012; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the AutoMind Programmer, marketed by Gale Banks Engineering of 546 Duggan Avenue, Azusa, California 91702, has been found not to reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control systems and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for the following vehicle applications: Application PN Product Description — 66100 AutoMind Programmer— Ford 2008—10 Ford 6.4L Diesel 66110 AutoMind Programmer— Ford 66065 AutoMind Flash Module— Ford 66108 AutoMind Programmer— Dodge 2003—2009 Dodge 5.9L/6.7L Diesel 66114 AutoMind Programmer— Dodge/Jeep 66075 AutoMind Flash Module— Dodge 2010—2012 Dodge 6.7L Diesel 66108 AutoMind Programmer— Dodge With Engine Test Groups: . Acexpos.783ww, AcExDo6.78vV, Bcexpos.zgwy, 66114 AutoMind Programmer— Dodge/Jeep BCEXDO6.78VV, CCEXDO6.78WV, CCEXDO6.78VV gg975 AutoMind Flash Module— Dodge 66120 AutoMind Programmer— Jeep 1998—2014 Jeep 3.6L/3.8L and 4.0L Gas 66114 AutoMind Programmer— Dodge/Jeep 66080 AutoMind Flash Module— Jeep 66108 AutoMind Programmer—Dodge 66120 AutoMind Programmer— Jeep 2004—14 Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep — 3.5L/3.7L/3.8L/4.7L/5.7L or 6.1L Gas 66114 AutoMind Programmer—Dodge/Jeep 66075 AutoMind Flash Module— Dodge 66080 AutoMind Flash Module—Jeep 66104 AutoMind Programmer— GM 1996—2014 GM Trucks with 4.3L to 8.1L 66112 AutoMind Programmer— GM engines and 2000—2006 6.0L Pontiac GTOs 66051 AutoMind Programmer— GM MH 66070 AutoMind Flash Module— GM 66100 AutoMind Programmer—Ford 2004—14 Ford f 3.01/3.51/3.71/4.0L/4.21/4.6L/5.0L/5.41/6.21. 66110 AutoMind Programmer—Ford and 6.8L Gas 66160 AutoMind Programmer—Ford MH 66065 AutoMind Flash Module— Ford 66100 AutoMind Programmer—Ford 1994—2003 Ford 7.3L Diesel 66110 AutoMind Programmer—Ford 66065 AutoMind Flash Module— Ford

Application PN Product Description 66104 AutoMind Programmer— GM 2007—2010 GM 6.6L Diesel 66112 AutoMind Programmer— GM 66070 AutoMind Flash Module— GM The AutoMind Programmer is a hand held programmers designed to reprogram the FLASH memory chip located in the vehicle‘s ECU module. The stages of enhancement are: transmission only, 87 octane, towing, and performance. Emission—related data files cannot be modified by the end user. This Executive Order is valid provided the installation instructions for the AutoMind Programmer will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those of the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the AutoMind Programmer, as exempt by the Air Resources Board, which adversely affect the performance of the vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of the AutoMind Programmer using any identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the AutoMind Programmer for an application other than those listed in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. This Executive Order shall not apply to any AutoMind Programmer advertised, offered for sale, sold with, or installed on a new motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchaser. This Executive Order does not constitute any opinion as to the effect the use of the AutoMind Programmer may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. This Executive Order is granted based on the Cold—Start Federal Test Procedure test, Supplemental Federal Test Procedure test, Steady State Testing (selected diesel applications), and On—Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system test conducted at an independent laboratory using a 2007 model year 4.6L Ford Mustang, a 2007 model year 5.4L Ford Shelby GT 500 Mustang, 2009 model year 5.3L Chevrolet Suburban, 2006 model year 6.0L Pontiac GTO, 2007 model year 5.7L Chrysler 300C, 2008 model year diesel 6.6L Chevrolet Truck, 2007 model year diesel 5.9L Dodge Ram, 2008 model year diesel 6.4L Ford F—350, and a 2009 model year diesel 6.7L Dodge Ram. The Air Resources Board reserves the right in the future to review this Executive Order and the exemption provided herein to assure that the exempted add—on or modified part continues to meet the standards and procedures of Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222, et seq. GALE BANKS ENGINEERING —— AUTOMIND PROGRAMMER — D—161—98

THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF ANY CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF GALE BANKS ENGINEERING‘S AUTOMIND PROGRAMMER. No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by the Air Resources Board", may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other oral or written communication. 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 the order, in 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 &f& day of July 2014. L/t’/\é"’lf‘cd/ nnette Hebert, Chief Emissions Compliance, Automotive Regulations and Science Division GALE BANKS ENGINEERING — AUTOMIND PROGRAMMER — D—161—98



Document Created: 2014-09-15 16:50:04
Document Modified: 2014-09-15 16:50:04

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