Monitors

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