How to Complete Chrysler Sebring Drive Cycle
Since replacing the battery on your Chrysler Sebring, its emission monitors were reset.; they were erased, and now need to be set back to "ready" or "complete" mode. In order to do that you'll need to drive your Chrysler Sebring through a drive cycle designed for your vehicle. Normally driving 200-300 miles over the course of a week does the trick. In some cases however, when a vehicle owners daily driving routine does not include the necessary driving patterns of the drive cycle, it is more difficult to complete the emission monitors.
There is a specific drive pattern that will help you get through an entire drive cycle faster, however it is complex and must be followed closely. On public roadways, this might be dangerous to perform, difficult at the least. Perform at your own risk. Smog check repair stations suggest performing drive cycles using dynomometers. This is how the Chrysler dealership would perform the drive cycle.
The main points to follow are these:
You'll need to drive for at least 200 miles in a variety driving conditions; traffic, freeway, city, stop and go. The gas tank should always be between 1/4 to 3/4 full of gas; never below or above the 1/4-3/4 marks.
One trip will be needed where your Chrysler Sebring is parked for at least an hour and then restarted. This is required to set the EVAP monitor, and is recommend to be parked overnight.
Catalyst Monitor Drive Trace
Pre-Conditioning Requirements:
- MIL must be off.
- No DTCs present.
- Fuel level is between 15% and 85% full.
- ECT above 70º F.
- Engine must have run at least 90 seconds
- Engine between 1,350 & 1,900 rpm.
EGR System Monitor Drive Trace - Vacuum controlled
Pre-Conditioning Requirements:
- MIL must be off.
Driving Procedure
1) Idle vehicle for five minutes (to reach normal engine operating temperature and closed loop operation).
2) Drive with a steady vehicle speed between 40 & 60 mph for 8 minutes.
EGR System Monitor Drive Trace - Electronic
Pre-Conditioning Requirements:
- MIL must be off.
- MAP must be between 0-60 KPa.
- Engine speed between 500-850 rpm.
- ECT is above 180º F (90º C).
- No misfire pending or matured fault should be present.
- A/C clutch, PS Switch and Cooling fans do not change state (turn off).
Driving Procedure
1) Idle vehicle for five (5) minutes (to reach normal engine temps and get in to closed loop operation).
2) Drive with a steady vehicle speed between 40 & 60 mph for 2 minutes.
3) Idle vehicle for three (3) minutes.
Evaporative System Monitor Drive Trace
Trace 1: Standard Type
Pre-Conditioning Requirements:
- MIL must be off.
- No Evaporative DTCs present.
- Fuel level is between ½ and full.
(Note: monitor may still run with tank fill between 15% and 85%).
Driving Procedure
1) Idle vehicle for five minutes (to reach closed loop operation).
2) Drive with a steady vehicle speed between 30 and 45 mph for 2 minutes.
Trace 2: Leak Detection Pump
Pre-Conditioning Requirements:
- MIL must be off.
- No Evaporative DTCs present.
- Fuel level is between 30 & 85 % full.
Driving Procedure
1) Cold soak vehicle, start and idle vehicle for 4 minutes.
2) Drive in-town (stop and go) for 5 minutes, using smooth acceleration and deceleration.
3) Stop and idle vehicle for 4 minutes.
O2 Sensor Monitor Drive Trace
Pre-Conditioning Requirements:
- MIL must be off.
Driving Procedure
1) Idle vehicle for five minutes (to reach closed loop operation).
2) Drive with a steady vehicle speed above 25 mph for 2 minutes.
3) Stop and idle for 30 seconds.
4) Smoothly accelerate to a speed between 30 and 40 mph.
5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 five (5) times.
O2 Sensor Heater Monitor Drive Trace
Pre-Conditioning Requirements:
- MIL must be off.
Driving Procedure
1) Idle vehicle for five minutes (to reach closed loop operation).
2) Shut engine off and leave vehicle off for ten minutes.
