Monitors

Tiny
LOU R-HARDICK
  • MEMBER
  • 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
  • 2.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 143,300 MILES
The monitors keep tripping to not ready.
Friday, August 25th, 2017 AT 1:10 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
  • MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
  • 52,356 POSTS
The main reason for the monitors not to set is a thermostat that is stuck open and the engine does not warm up within the prescribed time.

Here is a guide that will help you confirm the problem:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-thermostat

Here is what it will be like on your car.

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, August 25th, 2017 AT 1:20 PM

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