Drive cycle to set monitors?

Tiny
DWALTZ1977
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How do you do a drive cycle for the car listed above to get the monitors to set?
Saturday, September 5th, 2020 AT 7:28 PM

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Tiny
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Depending on which engine you have, it is different. I attached both for your review so just pay attention to where it changed from the 2.3L to the 3.0L in the heading. I think the first 4 are the 2.3L process and the rest are the 3.0L.

Let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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Saturday, September 5th, 2020 AT 7:38 PM
Tiny
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It was a 2.3.L. Please resend me the information. I understand information you ask for can you please send me diagrams. In Order Sir.
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Sunday, September 6th, 2020 AT 11:56 AM
Tiny
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Info re-attached for the 2.3L. Thanks.
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Sunday, September 6th, 2020 AT 5:28 PM
Tiny
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Thank you. It cleared all monitors. But the EVAP. No codes I have to perform two drive cycles. For the EVAP system. What will clear right now. Thank you sir you're the best. You're the only one who had that information. Everybody else said there was no drive cycle you were right. Anything under a 2000 year two monitors don't have to set and it will pass. It's a law. Just no codes. Thank you sir for your time.
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Sunday, September 6th, 2020 AT 11:42 PM
Tiny
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Unfortunately the only way to clear that monitor without just letting it clear over time is to perform the drive cycle laid out. Just make sure you are seeing the special tip of if the engine is shut off to start over. Did you let the vehicle sit for at least 8 hours before trying this?

Also, step 6 says to drive the vehicle for about 15 minutes. Then step 7 says to keep steady throttle 50-70 mph without moving the accelerator for a minute. This is after the 15 minute drive.

Each step is separate so do one as it states then move onto the next. If this does not cause it to pass then you will need to try it the next day.

This is the hardest one to get to pass so just make sure you are doing it exactly as it says or it won't pass.

Let me know what happens.
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Monday, September 7th, 2020 AT 7:13 PM
Tiny
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I appreciate that. I'm going to do a drive cycle for the EVAP right now. I know wait for it to cool down it has been 8 hours, thank you. This is the last monitor that has to clear.
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Monday, September 7th, 2020 AT 10:00 PM
Tiny
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Good luck. Like I said it is the hardest one to get to run so keep trying if you are not successful. It will run.
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Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 AT 7:17 PM
Tiny
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Please help me I cant figure out what is a drive cycle?
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 AT 6:46 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi Dreday818,

The first thing you want to do is jump in the car and drive it about 35 miles. Then let it cool down completely and do the same thing again. This will reset the monitors.

Use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help. Please tell a friend.

Cheers
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 AT 6:46 PM (Merged)

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