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For all drive cycles, make sure the check engine light (MIL) is off.

All Monitor Drive Trace

Pre-Conditioning Requirements:

>> MIL must be off

>> Cold start (Note: cold start temperature is undefined)

Driving Procedure :

1) Warm engine up for five minutes (must reach closed loop)

2) Drive (with steady throttle) at a speed between 40 and 60 mph for 8 minutes.

3) Stop and idle for 3 minutes.

4) Drive (with steady throttle) at a speed above 20 mph for 2 minutes.

5) Turn key off, leave off for ten minutes (to run O2 sensor heater monitor).

Note: Due to the limited preconditions provided with this drive trace, NCVECS recommends using the monitor specific drive traces for Chrysler vehicles.

Catalyst Monitor Drive Trace

>> 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.

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.

EGR System Monitor Drive Trace – Vacuum controlled

2) Drive with a steady vehicle speed between 40 & 60 mph for 8 minutes.

EGR System Monitor Drive Trace – Electronic

>> MAP must be between 0-60 KPa.

>> Engine speed between 500-850 rpm.

>> ECT is above 180º F (90º C).

>> No misfire temporary (pending) or matured fault 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 closed loop operation).

2) Drive with a steady vehicle speed between 40 & 60 mph for 2 minutes.

3) Idle vehicle for three (3) minutes.

Note: This monitor evaluates EGR flow based on a change of engine roughness (idle stability). Conditions causing un-stable idle will prevent this monitor from running.

Evaporative System Monitor Drive Trace Trace 1: Standard Type – Make sure that your fuel level is between 50% and 85% full. Idle for 5 minutes Smoothly accelerate and maintain a speed between 30 to 45 mph for 2 minutes.

Trace 2: Leak Detection Pump From 6-8 hours of the vehicle being off (cold soak), idle for 5 minutes Drive in city traffic naturally with stops and acceleration for 5 minutes. Stop. Idle vehicle for 4 minutes.

O2 Sensor Monitor Drive Trace Idle for 5 minutes Smoothly accelerate and maintain a speed above 25 mph for 2 minutes. Stop and idle for 30 seconds. Smoothly accelerate and maintain a speed between 30 to 40 mph Repeat idle and acceleration to 30-40 mph five times.

O2 Sensor Heater Monitor Drive Trace Idle for 5 minutes, then shut the engine and leave the vehicle off for 10 minutes.

When the monitors are completed, you are ready to go to the  smog station .

Source: https://img.neons.org/AGN/chrysler_drive_cycle.pdf

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Completing a drive cycle.

By Roy Dennis Ripple

Convincing the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) that the check engine light is fixed can be more of a challenge than convincing the customer. You know it’s fixed; your diagnosis was right on, and all your post-testing clearly shows that the issue is repaired. Yet the module needs to see for itself, and that P1000 I/M readiness code is going nowhere until the PCM is convinced. The only way to obtain the approval of the module is to complete an OBD drive cycle.   

This is a scan tool snapshot before performing a drive cycle on a vehicle with only two completed monitors. Notice that the Engine Coolant Temperature needs to increase by 36 degrees F. for the test to complete.  

On Board System Readiness (OSR) is the status of supported monitors on the vehicle. All OBD scan tools display the OSR test, showing which monitors have completed the on-board tests and which are still incomplete.   

There are two types of monitors: continuous and non-continuous. Continuous monitors evaluate engine control performance the entire time the engine runs. It will set a DTC and turn on the check engine light if it sees an issue. Non-continuous monitors only run when the conditions are right and are the reason we need to perform an OBD drive cycle after clearing a DTC.   

There are a few prerequisites before setting out to complete a n OBD drive cycle. Depending on the manufacturer, you’ll find slight variations in all OBD drive cycle procedures, so you should check the workshop manual before heading out on your road test.   

Most importantly, all systems must operate properly before attempting a n OBD drive cycle. The Oxygen Sensor ( O2S ) monitor will not complete if the sensors aren’t switching correctly, and you have no chance of completing a catalyst monitor if the downstream O2S is switching like an upstream O2S. Clear the codes after the repair, then go on a road test monitoring the PIDs. Watch the O2 sensors switch and the Mass Airflow (MAF) value change along with the Throttle Position (TP) value. Verify that Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) is within range and that Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) is within specs. These are just a few examples of the values you should be watching. Evaluate the performance of the electronic engine control system before performing an OBD drive cycle road test.  

Most manufacturers set the fuel level required to complete a n OBD drive cycle between 15% and 85% full. This can be tricky due to fuel slosh. Anti-slosh programming keeps the movement of the fuel in the tank from showing on the fuel gauge. The scan tool uses real-time Fuel Level Input Sensor (FLI) numbers. If the fuel sloshes out of range, the OBD drive cycle will restart.   

Before you head out on a road test attempting to follow the procedures to complete each individual monitor, just drive it. Be sure the engine coolant temperature is above 170.6 degrees F., then go for a ride. You’ll be surprised how many monitors will complete during a nice easy accelerating, easy braking road test. Then you can concentrate on the ones that didn’t complete.   

This Powertrain Control Module self-test shows that the DTCs causing the concern have been serviced and cleared. The PCM will store the P1000 until the OBD drive cycle is completed.

Heavy accelerations, sudden decelerations and wide-open throttles are not recommended. Some modules cannot be tested until another has been completed. Here are the procedures for the OBD drive cycles that are most likely to give you a hard time. Please read the manufacturer’s OBD drive cycle test procedure before setting out on your road test; they do vary.  

02S Monitor: Cruise between 48 mph and 65 mph for five minutes. Try to keep the throttle steady, avoiding quick accelerations and quick decelerations. DO NOT USE CRUISE CONTROL. Cruise control’s only concern is keeping the speed constant, and it will open and close the throttle plates faster than the beer refrigerator door at a frat party. This monitor normally completes quickly when the conditions are correct.   

Catalyst Monitor: This one can be tricky. You need to drive between 25 mph and 45 mph for over ten minutes. It’s difficult because you must change cruise speeds at least five times. It can be a frustrating monitor to complete. 25 mph to 45 mph is too slow for the highway, and ten minutes is a long time to expect a steady cruise without interruption on the streets surrounding your shop. Sometimes the best way to complete the catalyst monitor is to drive the vehicle under normal conditions. If the catalyst monitor does not set, look closely at the downstream O2 sensors and short and long fuel trims.    

EGR Monitor: This one is usually a piece of cake. Come to a complete stop with the vehicle in Drive. Wait 30 seconds. Accelerate to 45 mph at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle, then cruise for one minute. Repeat this procedure three times. If the EGR monitor doesn’t complete, there’s an EGR flow issue.    

Secondary Air Monitor: I’ve never seen this monitor not complete during the initial road test. The test should complete after idling in Drive for two minutes.   

Comprehensive Component Monitor (CCM): The CCM is a continuous monitor that tests both the engine and the transmission. The PCM executes the comprehensive component monitor whenever the engine is in operation. The monitor tests for concerns in any powertrain electronic component or circuit that provides input or output signals to the PCM that can affect emissions and is not monitored by another OBD monitor.  

Only the engine CCM needs to set to clear the P1000 and pass a state emission inspection. You only need to idle the engine at operating temperature for two minutes to complete the CCM.   

Misfire Monitor: This monitor completes fairly easily during normal highway driving. A few accelerations from 40 mph to 65 mph, then back to 40 mph without hitting the brake should do the trick. If there isn’t an issue, the misfire monitor should be one of the first to set during an OBD drive cycle road test.   

EVAP Emission Monitor: We’re saving the best for last. Intake Air Temperature ( IAT ) must be between 40 degrees F. and 100 degrees F. and altitude under 8,000 feet for the EVAP monitor to complete. Cruise at 48 mph to 65 mph for ten minutes, avoiding sharp turns and hills, keeping throttle position at part throttle. You must perform this procedure within the first 30 minutes of engine operation.   

The obvious problem is that our planet’s climates and terrain don’t accommodate the EVAP drive cycle. If the EVAP monitor is incomplete because IAT or altitude is out of range, you must follow the EVAP bypass procedure. Drive the vehicle during the warmest part of the day until it reaches operating temperature. Park the vehicle for a minimum eight-hour overnight soak. After the soak, complete the EVAP drive cycle. Do not turn off the ignition once the engine is started. If the ignition is cycled, you must repeat the eight-hour soak. The EVAP monitor should complete regardless of IAT or altitude. Most states with emission compliance regulations will pass a vehicle with one incomplete monitor, which is usually the EVAP monitor.   

Strict observance of posted speed limits and attention to driving conditions are mandatory when performing a n OBD drive cycle. Be careful. Having one person drive while the other monitors the scan tool is best. Some of these requirements don’t exactly mimic everyday driving habits; so, expect some #@%&$ and a couple of beeps from other drivers. Keep it safe.  

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How to Perform an OBD II Drive Cycle (OBDII Readiness Monitors Not Ready)

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It was time for my Acura CL-S to get a smog check, so I got my paperwork and headed to a nearby smog station. I didn’t think much of it as there wasn’t any serious issues with my car that I’d think would keep it from passing smog. I got to the smog station and the technician did a smog test; he came back to me saying that it didn’t pass smog because the OBD II monitors were not ready.

The smog tech further explained that if my battery had died recently, this would have caused the issue with the OBD II monitors being “not ready”. Whenever the battery dies, the OBD II monitors reset and you have to go through a drive cycle in order to allow these monitors to run and complete their operations. After that, I’d be able to come back to get smogged again.

So what exactly are these OBD II monitors that are “not ready” and what does it take to perform a OBD II drive cycle? I’ll dive more into the details, provide the required steps to do an OBD II drive cycle, and offer up more helpful information in this post.

What does OBD II Monitors “Not Ready” Mean?

What this means is that the on-board computer in your vehicle has not checked all of the emissions control components. Each of these components related to engine, transmission, fuel systems, and other emission controls talks with a readiness monitor. If the diagnostic data was reset (such as through a scan tool) or the battery was disconnected, then the on-board computer will report out as incomplete or not ready . If the diagnostic checks have been performed, then the computer reports out as complete .

If you’re about to get a smog test or plan to get one in the near future, and you are working on a vehicle trying to clear an engine code, it is best to make the repair and allow the on-board computer to clear the code on its own. It’s not a good idea to clear the trouble codes through a code reader because it will reset the readiness monitors. This will cause your OBD II readiness monitors to reset, causing the same issue as if your battery had died. With either scenario, you will need to perform a drive cycle before it may pass smog.

In order to get the OBD II readiness monitors to change from not ready to ready , you will need to perform a drive cycle. A drive cycle basically means running your vehicle and driving through several different conditions. Simply driving your vehicle normally over time will complete a drive cycle as you will typically encounter the conditions that would be required for a full drive cycle. However, if you need to get the OBD II monitors ready sooner, then you can perform a drive cycle to expedite this process.

How to Perform a Drive Cycle to Reset OBD II Monitors

A “drive cycle” mainly consists of four stages of operating a vehicle:

• Vehicle rest to get to “cold” condition
• Vehicle operation
• Higher highway speed
• Lower city speed

Each vehicle manufacturer may have their own specific drive cycle procedure, so you may have better luck following the specific drive cycle for your vehicle. For example, if you own a Ford you may search online: “ford how to complete drive cycle”. If you own a Toyota, search online: “toyota how to complete drive cycle”.

Some vehicles are more finicky with their drive cycles than others, but in general if you do normal driving over a period of time (200-300 miles), you will eventually complete a drive cycle. If you are in need of completing one now so that you can get your readiness monitors ready for smog, then either perform the generic drive cycle procedure below or follow a manufacturer-specific drive cycle.

Generic Drive Cycle Procedure

If you look for a generic drive cycle procedure, you will get a number of different instructions. But, in general they follow the four main stages of operating the vehicle during a drive cycle: cold vehicle, vehicle operation, higher speed, lower speed. Here is a common generic drive cycle procedure:

• Make sure there are no OBD II error codes on your vehicle. Use an OBD II Plug-in scan tool or a Bluetooth scan tool that communicates with your smartphone to check this.
• Ensure fuel tank is between 1/4 to 3/4 full.
• Allow vehicle to sit for at least 8 hours to ensure it is “cold”.
• Start vehicle to perform a “cold start”.
• Put in neutral or park, and idle engine for 2-3 minutes (also have rear defroster and A/C on if equipped).
• Turn rear defroster and A/C off, go on the highway and steadily accelerate until you reach 55 mph; then drive and maintain this speed for about 10 minutes.
• Exit highway and allow the vehicle to coast to slow down to a stop if possible.
• Drive in a City setting for about 15 minutes where you will experience stop-and-go conditions.
• This completes the drive cycle procedure.

Do All OBD II Readiness Monitors Need to Be Complete in Order to Pass Smog?

When I performed the drive cycle in my vehicle, I initially tried to get every one of my readiness monitors ready. The most difficult one to get into a “complete” or “ready” status was the EVAP Monitor. This is usually one of the last monitors to complete out, so I was struggling with this one. After some further research, I found that for my vehicle, I didn’t even need to have the EVAP Monitor complete in order to pass smog.

Depending on your vehicle’s model year and fuel type, you may be allowed a number of readiness monitors to be incomplete, yet still pass smog. You may reference the table below to determine whether or not you have any exceptions for passing your smog test.

How to Check OBD II Monitor Readiness by Yourself

While performing a drive cycle in an attempt to get my OBD II monitors ready, Iused an OBD II scan tool to check the readiness monitors after driving my car. I’d prefer not to go back to the smog station and find out that not all readiness monitors were ready; resulting in having to go out and perform the drive cycle all over again. Who knows how many times I’d have to do that.

A better option is to check the OBD II monitors yourself. The first OBD II scan tool I used is one of the standard handheld plugin ones that has a built-in screen to read codes. This also has the option of checking your readiness monitors. On my older code reader pictured below, determining the exact monitors and whether they were incomplete/complete is a bit difficult to do. The newer OBD II handheld code readers have better screens and readouts so that can more easily see whether or not the readiness monitors are complete.

ANCEL AD310 OBD II Scanner Car Engine Fault Code Reader

Another option for checking your readiness monitors is using an OBD II Bluetooth code reader, which allows you to connect to an app on your smartphone. I felt this was a better option for checking and testing your readiness monitors.

Veepeak BLE OBD2 Bluetooth Scanner for iOS & Android, Bluetooth 4.0

With the Bluetooth module left plugged in and your smart phone mounted, you can easily see whether or not your drive cycle was completed successfully. I used the app DashCommand, which has a lot of functionality but in this case I used it to check the readiness monitors.

There are other applications you can use, but DashCommand is a very popular one that can do other things such as monitor fuel economy, check performance, and read engine trouble codes. The last I checked, it was available for $10 on App Store for iOS (it is also available for Android as well.)

My Acura CL Type-S took quite a while to get the OBD II monitors to complete and even with all the driving I did, I still ended up with one monitor incomplete, which was the EVAP monitor. Again, since my vehicle is a gas-powered vehicle model year 2003, the EVAP monitor did not have to be completed in order to pass smog. As you can see below, it took me several drive cycles to fully complete 7 of the available readiness monitors in order to pass smog.

So using an OBD II Bluetooth code reader was ideal for my situation as it was difficult to get my readiness monitors ready and I was trying to get it complete quickly so I could pass smog. With the Bluetooth code reader plugged in, and the DashCommand app up, I could perform a drive cycle, check if the monitors were complete or not, and then continue with another drive cycle if needed. In the end, it took a few drive cycles and in total about an hour of driving time in order to get the OBD II readiness monitors ready and to successfully pass smog.

References https://www.smogtips.com/smog-question/2542/How-Many-Incomplete-Monitors-Are-Allowed https://www.smogtips.com/smog-question/3418/Can-I-Pass-the-Smog-Check-if-the-EVAP-Monitor-is-Incomplete https://www.ohioecheck.info/media/documents/OBDReadinessDriveCycles.pdf https://www.obdautodoctor.com/tutorials/obd-readiness-monitors-explained/ https://www.bar.ca.gov/Industry/OBD_test_reference

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How to Confirm Your Drive Cycle Worked (With or Without an OBD-2 Scan Tool)

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Confirming the Cycle with an OBD-II Scanner

Ensuring the cycle worked without a scanner, drive cycle procedure, expert interview.

This article was co-authored by Ed Beery and by wikiHow staff writer, Eric McClure . Ed Beery is an Automotive Specialist and the Owner of InTechgrity Automotive Excellence based in Denver, Colorado. With more than eight years of experience, he specializes in providing maintenance and repair services for both individuals and companies. Ed and the InTechgrity Automotive Excellence Team are approved by the American Automobile Association (AAA) for repairs and are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 62,409 times.

So, your vehicle failed an emissions test. You’ve made the necessary repairs and followed your mechanic’s guidance on running a full drive cycle, which will reset your vehicle’s error codes. But even if you’ve successfully repaired the vehicle, the emissions test can still come back as a fail if that drive cycle wasn’t completed correctly. So how do you know if the drive cycle worked? In this article, we’ll show you how to check using an OBD-II scanner, what to do if you don't have a scanner, and walk you through how to complete a drive cycle in case you need to do another one.

Things You Should Know

• Plug an OBD-II scanner into your OBD port and reset the check engine light. If no check engine codes pop up the next time you drive your vehicle, you’re good to go.
• If you don’t have an OBD-II scanner, turn the vehicle off, remove the negative battery terminal, wait 15 minutes, reconnect it, and drive your car as normal.
• Run a fresh drive cycle if you still can’t get the check engine light to go off. Let the car rest for at least 8 hours before you start.
• Perform a comprehensive drive cycle by letting the vehicle idle, accelerating up to highway speeds, letting the engine coast, and driving 100 miles (160 km).

• You have to do this after completing your drive cycle. If you failed an emissions test and made the required repair, the OBD-II scanner will still read errors if you haven’t completed the drive cycle.
• The drive cycle should clear the error codes and reset your vehicle’s computer. Checking with an OBD-II scanner will confirm whether the codes are gone or not.
• Many auto parts stores will plug an OBD-II scanner into the port to check your vehicle for free if you ask nicely.
• You can always buy a cheap OBD-2 scanner for $20-30. This is a great investment if you drive an older car!

• OBD-II scanners aren’t all identical, so refer to your instruction manual if you can’t get the scanner to register.

• If the codes still pop up on the OBD-II scanner, your vehicle probably just needs to run for a while.

• If the check engine light comes back on, there’s still something wrong with your vehicle. Take it back to the mechanic.

• If you still have error codes (which would be very odd if the check engine light isn’t on), take your vehicle to a mechanic.

• In addition to pressing the horn, turn on the vehicle’s cabin lights and wait for them to go out all the way. Then, wait another 10-15 minutes to confirm the battery is fully discharged.
• In most vehicles, this will hard reset your car’s computers and turn off all warning lights.
• If your warning light comes back on right away, something is still wrong with your vehicle and your repair didn’t solve the problem.

• If your check engine light or any other warning lights pop on, take your vehicle to a mechanic.

• If your vehicle still doesn’t pass, ask the emissions inspector for an explanation of why. Something must be seriously off with your vehicle’s computer systems.

• Alternatively, you might take your car out to a very rural area where there isn’t going to be much traffic.
• Important Note: Every car manufacturer has its own variation on the drive cycle process. We’re covering the most thorough version, so this should work for you, but refer to your vehicle manual for specific instructions.

• There are a bunch of sensors and monitors in your vehicle. The purpose of a drive cycle is to test all of these individual sensors and monitors to give your vehicle time to clear any of the old error codes.

• As a note, you won’t be able to run a clean drive cycle if the vehicle is hotter than 122 °F (50 °C). If it has been sitting on a sunny street on a hot day, this may not work.

• This will test the vehicle’s O2 heater, passive air, misfire, and fuel trim sensors.

• Your vehicle starts running all kinds of unique diagnostics when you get up to highway speeds. This includes the misfire, fuel trim, and purge flow diagnostics.

• This is enough time to give your EGR (exhaust gas recirculation), purge, and fuel line sensors room to run.

• This should cover everything your engine needs to run its final diagnostic tests.

• If the check engine light comes on at any point in your journey, it’s a sign that any repairs performed did not solve the underlying problem and your vehicle won’t pass the emissions test.
• If no lights come on, congrats! You’re going to pass your emissions test.
• If you still want to confirm the drive cycle is complete, use your OBD-2 scanner. If you plug it in and your sensors are all green or say “ready,” you’ll pass.

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• There is no way to complete a drive cycle without driving. Unfortunately, your vehicle needs to be on and operational for a drive cycle to take place. Thanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1

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Hey guys, I recently replaced both batteries after purchasing my truck and so in Commifornia, we have to get it smogged to transfer title. I have read various different versions of the below drive cycle and tried a few of them. So far I have got only one monitor ready and two incomplete still. Anybody have any experience with this? Ive done the drive cycle on a few different vehicles in the past and always got it to work without having to drive 300 miles or more. So damb frusterating this smog crap. Thanks in advance for the suggestions. Version 1 I tried: Ensure that the fuel tank is between 1/4 and 3/4 full. Start cold (below 86°F /30°C) and warm up until engine coolant temperature is at least 160° F (typically requires at least one minute; up to 3 minutes). Accelerate to 40-55 MPH at 25% throttle and maintain speed for five minutes. Decelerate without using the brake (coast down) to 20 MPH or less, then stop the vehicle. Allow the engine to idle for 10 seconds, turn the key off, and wait one minute. Restart and accelerate to 40-55 MPH at 25% throttle and maintain speed for two minutes. Decelerate coasting down to 20 MPH or less, then stop the vehicle. Allow the engine to idle for 10 seconds, turn the key off, and wait one minute. Version 2 I tried: ½ throttle to 55mph and hold for 3 minutes Coast to 20 mph then ¾ throttle to 60mph and hold for 5 minutes Coast back to a stop  

Wow, pretty shocked no replies at all to this problem Cant believe no ne has experienced this before in Communist California. Anyway, for anyone in the future who does face tghis problem, here you go: It passed smog and here is the deal. As I mentioned in my original post, the truck came from Florida. So it is registered as a Federal Emissions not a California Certified. So, the two readiness monitors that still are showing not ready, don't matter, the smog guy punched in federal and it passed. I forgot to ask him if I even needed the Fuel Exhaust readiness monitor or not. But of the three IM readiness monitors, I had the Fuel Exhaust monitor ready but not the Misfire or Comprehensive Component monitors. 2 out of 3. It had nothing to do with flashing the ECM. You don't have to do all the crazy drive cycles either. You just need a smog person who knows the difference between his butt hole and a hole in the ground. I had one smog guy tell me "just drive it, you might need to put 1000-2000 miles before all three IM monitors are ready because you definitely need all three monitors." Another smog guy/mechanic told me "it could cost you a lot of money and driving, you need to go to dealer and have them re-flash your ECM" So there you have it.  

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A drive cycle is a set of conditions under which a vehicle must be driven in order for the vehicle to complete its emissions self-checks. As a vehicle completes its drive cycle it gathers data from its sensors under different conditions, this data allows the engine control module to determine whether its emissions control systems are working properly or not.

The drive cycle is designed by the manufacturer to represent "normal" day to day driving and will be different for each vehicle. 

Note : The steps below cover the most common drive cycle requirements and should be used as general directions only, for the exact steps for your vehicle refer to your factory service manual.

Before attempting to complete a drive cycle you must first ensure that there are no confirmed or pending codes as they may prevent self-tests from competing:

• Let the vehicle sit long enough for the engine to cool off fully, ideally over night but at least several hours
• Start the engine and let the vehicle idle until warmed up fully to operating temperature
• Drive around town in stop and go traffic at varying speeds
• Drive on the highway holding as steady a speed as safely possible for extended periods (e.g. 60 mph for 5-10 minutes)
• Allow the engine to cool fully (overnight if possible)
• Start the engine and drive immediately, without waiting for the coolant to warm up.

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Listing Information:

VIN: 3C4PDCAB0HT525773 Stock: 2003046651 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 07-25-2024

2019 Dodge Journey GT 4dr SUV

• 74,744 miles
• No accidents, 2 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle
• 6cyl Automatic
• Lee Auto Group Tampa ( 15 mi away )
• Back-up camera
• Leather Seats

Located in Tampa , FL / 15 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

Our top-of-the-line 2019 Dodge Journey GT is shown in Vice White and is ready for you! Powered by an impressive 3.6 Liter V6 that offers 283hp paired ...

Personal Use Only : No

19 Combined MPG ( 17 City/ 25 Highway)

VIN: 3C4PDCEG5KT680946 Stock: T2580 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 06-20-2024

2016 Dodge Journey R/T 4dr SUV

• 131,798 miles
• Frame damage reported, 5 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle
• C&L Motors ( 10 mi away )

Located in Tampa , FL / 10 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guarantee...

Accident Free Vehicle : No

Title Details : Title issue reported

Frame Damage : Yes

19 Combined MPG ( 16 City/ 24 Highway)

VIN: 3C4PDDEG2GT109640 Stock: 11293 Certified Pre-Owned: No

2019 Dodge Journey Crossroad 4dr SUV

• 78,655 miles
• Hanna Cars ( 28 mi away )

Located in Bradenton , FL / 28 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

VIN: 3C4PDDGG2KT858735 Stock: 4001656 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 08-07-2024

• 68,125 miles
• 1 Accident, 1 Owner, Personal use only
• AutoNation Toyota Pinellas Park ( 3 mi away )
• Home delivery *
• Multi-Zone Climate C...
• Trip Computer

Located in Pinellas Park , FL / 3 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

Compact Spare Tire Keyless Start Black; Premium Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats Engine: 2.4L I4 Dohc 16V Dual Vvt Granite Pearlcoat Gvwr: 5;005 Lbs Transm...

VIN: 3C4PDCAB9HT582571 Stock: HT582571 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 08-17-2024

2019 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV

• 85,694 miles
• No accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only
• AutoNation Ford Bradenton ( 30 mi away )
• Power Driver Seat

Located in Bradenton , FL / 30 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

Premium Group 3rd Row Seat Radio: 4.3S Keyless Start Black; Premium Cloth Low-Back Bucket Seats (E7) Destroyer Gray Clearcoat Engine: 2.4L I4 Dohc 16V...

VIN: 3C4PDCBB7KT797856 Stock: KT797856 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 07-08-2024

2018 Dodge Journey GT 4dr SUV

• 79,709 miles
• No accidents, 3 Owners, Rental vehicle

VIN: 3C4PDCEG1JT370033 Stock: 2003031643 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 07-12-2024

2020 Dodge Journey SE Value 4dr SUV

• 66,486 miles
• 1 Accident, 1 Owner, Corporate fleet vehicle
• Parking sensors

VIN: 3C4PDCAB5LT219001 Stock: 2002965401 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 07-16-2024

• 66,476 miles

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VIN: 3C4PDCAB2LT272268 Stock: 2003041961 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 07-18-2024

2016 Dodge Journey SE 4dr SUV

• 111,285 miles

21 Combined MPG ( 19 City/ 26 Highway)

VIN: 3C4PDCAB7GT212055 Stock: 2002651368 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 08-22-2024

• 64,129 miles
• No accidents, 2 Owners, Rental vehicle

VIN: 3C4PDCEG9KT700664 Stock: 2003101897 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 08-26-2024

2020 Dodge Journey Crossroad 4dr SUV

• 82,718 miles
• Sunroof/Moonroof

VIN: 3C4PDCGB1LT268509 Stock: 2003083251 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 08-09-2024

• 62,335 miles
• No accidents, 1 Owner, Rental vehicle
• Driveway ( In-stock online )

Located in Fresno , CA / 2,237 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

High Demand,3rd Row Seat,Back-Up Camera,Bluetooth,Brake Assist,Keyless Start,3rd Row Seat,4 Cylinder Engine,4-Speed A/T,4-Wheel Disc Brakes,A/C,A/T,AB...

VIN: 3C4PDCAB3LT273431 Stock: LT273431P Certified Pre-Owned: No

2018 Dodge Journey Crossroad 4dr SUV

• 83,129 miles
• Level Up Auto Sales ( 4 mi away )

Located in Saint Petersburg , FL / 4 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

VIN: 3C4PDDGG3JT499524 Stock: 499524 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 05-18-2024

• 82,073 miles
• Pozitiv Auto Sales ( 5 mi away )

Located in Largo , FL / 5 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

''Welcome to Pozitiv Auto Sales, family owned and operated Pozitiv Auto Sales is dedicated to customer satisfaction and we have provided you with a ma...

VIN: 3C4PDCAB9HT622082 Stock: 10655 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 05-10-2023

• 66,308 miles
• 1 Accident, 1 Owner, Rental vehicle
• Evo Motors ( 23 mi away )

Located in Seffner , FL / 23 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

ABOUT THIS VEHICLE ** NICE WHEELS ** 7-PASSENGER **

VIN: 3C4PDCAB1LT264646 Stock: P72012 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 06-07-2024

2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad 4dr SUV

• 110,809 miles
• 2 Accidents, 2 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle
• F1 Motor Group ( 14 mi away )
• Upgraded Engine

Located in Tampa , FL / 14 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

super well maintained 2016 dodge journey crossroad with decent miles ,loaded with keyless entry , push start button 3 row seats , power windows , powe...

VIN: 3C4PDCGG3GT212508 Stock: 212508 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 06-19-2024

2013 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV

• 114,878 miles
• No accidents, 4 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle
• CURS ( 23 mi away )
• Rear Bench Seats

Located in Brandon , FL / 23 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

VIN: 3C4PDCBG7DT517724 Stock: 517724 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 04-16-2024

2015 Dodge Journey Crossroad 4dr SUV

• 117,994 miles

VIN: 3C4PDCGG1FT641340 Stock: 641340 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 08-14-2024

2014 Dodge Journey SXT 4dr SUV

• 140,000 miles
• 1 Accident, 4 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle
• Pinellas Auto Brokers ( 7 mi away )

Located in Saint Petersburg , FL / 7 miles away from Saint Petersburg, FL

*GARAGE KEPT CONDITION!***** LOOKS NEW!***NEW!***NEW!***STUNNING SILVER PAINT FINISH! *BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR!**** THIS ONE HAS IT ALL!*****TOP OF THE LI...

VIN: 3C4PDDBG5ET179022 Stock: 179022 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 06-19-2024

• 62,250 miles
• Hanna Vinfast ( 28 mi away )

*Carfax Accident Free*, *Multi Point Inspection*, 3rd row seats: bench, Air Conditioning w/3-Zone Temperature Control, AM/FM radio, Auto-dimming Rear-...

VIN: 3C4PDCAB4LT275186 Stock: 4001374 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 06-04-2024

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• 7 Seats ( 207 )

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