This is a common problem, and the answer applies to most OBD II vehicle.
Since your Chyysler recently had its battery replaced it appears the
emissions monitors were erased from the OBD II computer. Setting the
emission monitors requires driving Sebring at least 200 miles; consisting of
everyday normal driving, stop and starts (like at red lights and traffic),
ignition on and off several times a day with at least 15 minute pauses in
between (this allows the EVAP monitor to run), and freeway driving at least
on three occasions for at least 15 minutes each at speeds above 30 mph.
After these driving conditions are met and your Chrysler still fails the OBD
II portion of the smog check, we can only recommend a smog check repair
center conduct a diagnosis of the OBD II computer as to clues of why the
monitors are not setting. Assuming no Check Engine light or Malfunction
Indicator Lamp is illuminated we have to suspect your vehicle's only problem is not enough drive time.
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