The Bureau of Automotive Repairs has reduced the number of allowable incomplete OBD II readiness monitors for both the new BAR-OIS (for 2000 & newer vehicles) and the BAR-97 (1999 & older) smog inspections systems since your Chrysler Town & Country had its smog inspection.
The new Emission Monitor Requirement criteria is as follows:
- 1996-1999 model year gasoline powered vehicles will be allowed one incomplete readiness/emission monitor
- 2000 and newer model year gasoline powered vehicles will need all emission monitors in READY or COMPLETE status, with the exception of the EVAP monitor. An incomplete evaporative monitor will not cause a smog check failure. It will be the only monitor allowed to be incomplete on a 2000 & newer vehicle.
In this particular case it appears your Chrysler's catalyst monitor is not complete. Your smog technician is correct. Your Town and Country will not pass the smog check if the catalytic converter monitor is not ready. If your Chrysler's engine control computer was recently reset, or the vehicle's battery disconnected or needed charging, you will need to drive your Town & Country through a specific drive cycle designed for your vehicle in order to make the monitors ready for the smog test.
Visit this webpage to learn how to complete a Chrysler Town and Country Drive Cycle.
