Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on December 12, 1994.
As of Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModels
52001994 and older gasoline vehicles, EXCEPT those equipped with either OBD II or GM vehicles with HEI ignition systems.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-40-19
  • Executive Order 40-19 / D40-19
  • ARB # D-40-19
  • Executive Order No: D-40-19
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-40-19
  • Resolution D-40-19
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Download: Executive Order D-40-19 PDF

D-40-19 Document:

CARB_D-40-19

(Page 1 of 2) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—40—19 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION IGNITION SYSTEM 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 Sections 39515 and 39516 of the Health and Safety Code and Executive Order G—45—5; IT IS ORDERED AND RESOLVED: That the installation of the MSD 5 Ignition System, P/N 5200 (multiple spark system), manufactured by Autotronic Controls Corporation of 1490 Henry Brennan Drive, El Paso, Texas 79936 has been found not to reduce the effectiveness of the applicable vehicle pollution control system and, therefore, is exempt from the prohibitions of Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code for all applicable 1994 and older gasoline vehicles, except those equipped with either OBD II or GM vehicles with HEI ignition systems. This Executive Order is valid provided that installation instructions for the Ignition System will not recommend tuning the vehicle to specifications different from those submitted by the vehicle manufacturer. Changes made to the design or operating conditions of the Ignition System, as exempt by the Air Resources Board, which adversely affect the performance of a vehicle‘s pollution control system shall invalidate this Executive Order. Marketing of the Ignition System using any identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of the Ignition System 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 does not constitute any opinion as to the effect the use of the Ignition System may have on any warranty either expressed or implied by the vehicle manufacturer. THIS EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CERTIFICATION, ACCREDITATION, APPROVAL, ORANY OTHER TYPE OF ENDORSEMENT BY THE AIR RESOURCES BOARD OF CLAIMS OF THE APPLICANT CONCERNING ANTI—POLLUTION BENEFITS OR ANY ALLEGED BENEFITS OF AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION‘S IGNITION SYSTEM. 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.

AUTOTRONIC CONTROLS CORPORATION EXECUTIVE ORDER D—40—19 (Page 2 of 2) Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after 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 after hearing that grounds for revocation exist. Executed at El Monte, California, this z@f? d f December, 1994. Assjs ant Division Chief Mobile Source Division


Document Created: 2005-09-01 12:40:15
Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:40:15

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