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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on October 26, 1994.
As of Friday, October 4th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

ModelsModificationRemarks
>>>> See Rems>>>> See RemsNon-OBD2 , see list of exempted catalytic converters

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-193-12
  • Executive Order 193-12 / D193-12
  • ARB # D-193-12
  • Executive Order No: D-193-12
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-193-12
  • Resolution D-193-12
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-193-12 PDF

D-193-12 Document:

CARB_D-193-12

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—193—12 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code CAR SOUND EXHAUST SYSTEMS, INC. "THREE—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTER" WEEREAS, Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391, and Title 13, California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(h), authorize the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and its Executive Officer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converters from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, Car Sound Exhaust Systems, Inc. of 22961 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688, has applied to the ARB for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 for their new aftermarket three—way plus oxidation catalytic converter (TWC + OC) for the following application: Converter Type Use Series No. Max. Eng. Size Max. Test Wt. TWC + 0C TWC + Oc $3000 5.9L (360 CID) 5,500 lbs. WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G—45—5, the ARB 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). Emission performance of the catalytic converter was based on durability mileage accumulation of 25,000 miles using the AMA durability driving schedule (Reference Appendix IV, Title 40, part 86, Code of Federal Regulations (June 28, 1977)}). IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 for installation on the approved application vehicles subject to the following conditions: 1. No changes are permitted to the converter as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the converter or any of its components, and other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the ARS prior to marketing in California. 2. Marketing of the converter using identifications other than those shown in the exemption application or marketing of the converter for application other than the one listed in the application catalog shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the ARB. Exemption of this product shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the converter as individual devices.

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State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF CAR SOUND EXHAUST SYSTEMS, INC. NEW AFTERMARKET THREE—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS IN VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 27156 AND 38391, AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) — October, 1994

SUMMARY Car Sound Exhaust Systems, Iné. (Car Sound} of 22961 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688, has applied for an exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391, for their series 93000 new aftermarket three—way plus oxidation (TWC + OC) catalytic converter. The series 93000 TWC + OC will be used as an aftermarket replacement for vehic;es_certified with engine displacément/equivalent test weight up to 5.9L/5500 lbs., in accordance with California regulations for new aftermarket catalytic convéfters. Emissions data submitted show that tfie,catalytic converter meets the requirements of Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391, and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) for the stated applicatiéni Based on the above, the staff re;gmmends that the exemption-be grénted as c requested and that Executive Order.D—193—12 be issued.

EVALUATION OF CAR SOUND EXHAUST SYSTEMS, INC. NEW AFTERMARKET THREE—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS IN VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 27156 AND 38391, AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) by Mobile Source Division 9528 Telstar Avenue El Monte, CA 91731~2990 (This report has been reviewed by the staff of the California Air Resources Board and approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Air Resources Board, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.)

CcoNTENTS Page Number SUMMARY i CONTENTS ii I. INTRODUCTION II. CONCLUSTION III. RECOMMENDATION Iv. DEVICE DESCRIPTION v. DEVICE EVALUATION m~ ii

EVALUATION OF CAR SOUND EXHAUST SYSTEMS, INC. NEW AFTERMARKET THREE—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS IN VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 27156 AND 38391, AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, SECTION 2222(h) I. INTRODUCTION Car Sound Exhaust Systems, Inc. (Car Sound) of 22961 Arroyo Vista, Ranchg Santa Margarita, California, has applied for an exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 to allow the installation of their series 95000 aftermarket three—way plus oxidation catalytic converter (TWC + 0OC) as replacement for a single OEMvconverte;'on vehicles with engine displacement up to 5.9L and_equivalgnt fiest weight (ETW) up to $,500 lbs. . II. CONCLUSIdN The applicant has submitted all the requirednififoxfiatipn_and bgfied ‘ on thé;submitfed>exhaus£ emissions tesf data, and thé;fiRH's cégfirmato;y ‘ test results, the staff concludes that the catalytipiébnvertef meets the ‘criteria set forth in Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California _Code.of Regulations, Section 2222(h) for the stated application. III. |— RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that the exemption be giinted as requesteé and that E%ecutive Order No. D—193—12 be issued, fermittiflé the advertisement, sale gnd installation of the new aftermarket catalytic conierté;. l IV. DEYICE DESCRIPTION Ceramic monolithic substrates which are coated with palladium, ‘platinum, and rhodium are used in the manufacture of the three—way plus oxidation catalyst. The substrates are wrapped with expanding paper or intumescent mat and enclosed in a stainless steel shell using seam welding. Heat shields are welded on top and bottom of the converter shell to protect


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