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I am encountering the same problem, 10,000 miles. Did you get a resolution to this?
Recently my airconditiong stopped working on anything but High...the heater doesn't work either...what is the issue?
Any guesses as too what the cause is?
Steve, Host
Simple warranty fix (they seemed to know what the problem was)
Actually, you shortened the breaking time but extended the braking time!
(Sorry - I couldn't resist! )
tidester, host
I have had an Avital 4300 installed in my 2003 Dodge Durango SLT by an authorized dealer. I encountered the problem of vehicle turning off after several seconds of engaging the remote starter. The problem only occurs when vehicle is cold, the remote start stays on shortly after the truck has been driven. But that pretty much defeats the purpose of a remote starter, if you cant turn on your vehicle to warm the engine in the winter. Well, the car shop has replaced the Avital system with a Prestige system and still the same problem. Is anyone familiar with this problem? Is it a code they need from Dodge? Any help will be appreciated.
How frustrating! I've had it in the shop six times already for this issue and they cannot figure it out. Did you get a resolution for your situation? Please help!
Also, I am replacing the stock body color grill with an aftermarket chrome grill. The original is damaged due to a tree limb falling on the front of the vehicle (previous owner). Dealer quoted me $197 for a new factory grill, but I've seen the aftermarkets on ebay for as little as $62 including shipping. What do you guys think?
Havent been to the ealer with it yet.
Incidentally, the dealer told me they'd had several similar problems with the new D and the new Dakota.
Denimo
P.S. a K&N aircharger does help with economy, I'm getting 21-23mpg on the highway.
The problem was eventually traced to a faulty battery, a manufacturing fault is all they said. Have them try a new battery if they haven't fixed the problem yet.
Denimo
Denimo
We realize your original post is over 18 months old, but its the only post we've found that mentions this problem. Have you had recurrences and did you ever get a resolution? Have you heard from anyone else? We are notifying the dealer tomorrow, and remain somewhat hesitant to drive it.
Just in case you were relying on a reply from durangova, he hasn't signed onto the the forums in about a year. With a little luck, perhaps someone else can help out?
tidester, host
2001 Dodge Durango 85,000 miles, 5.9L.
1) June/05 check engine light miss-fire on number piston number five. Change spark plugs and wires.
2) July/05 Check engine light Catalytic, oxygen sensor or no vacuum. New Catalytic
Last week the Check engine light again. Same code Catalytic, oxygen sensor or no vacuum.
Symptoms: Loose of power, Shifting problems (If I accelerate to fast it will not shift until a take the foot from the pedal, However if I accelerate but not past the 2000 rpm at any time the shifting is fine but not good speed)
Any suggestions
Thanks
RR3
Overall, we liked the vehicle power, but it was tough to justify the mileage issue since we were not doing much towing.
I still have the check engine light on, I haven't had a chance to get that checked. I am going to take it to Auto Zone tomorrow and have them check it.
Also, I have discovered some gear oil on my driveway and appears to be coming from either the transmission or transfer case, and also what appears to be power steering fluid leaking. I checked both power steering and transmission fluid and both are full. This one puzzles me. I do have to say though, the entire time I had the Explorer it never leaked. I've had this thing 2 weeks and already I have a driveway stain.
I bought the Durango used, and the day I picked it up the CD player did not work. It would not load, eject, or even go into "CD" mode. I don't know if there were CDs in it from the previous owner or not. Dodge replaced the stereo, but within a month the new stereo was doing the same thing, but now with five of my CDs in it.
They symprtoms are: it will not load or eject CDs. When the "Mode" button is pressed it goes to Satellite mode instead of CD mode. Repeated presses of the Mode button leaves it in Satellite mode. When the Durango is "off" the stereo constantly tries to do something mechanical; almost like it is trying to eject the discs but cannot. The mechanical noises stop when the power is on.
Has anyone else had this problem?
I've got a 2000 "Dango", as my daughter calls it, with a power window issue. Occasionally, the driver window will not roll up or down. Turn the key off, restart the vehicle, and then it works! Anyone else have/had that problem and if so, what was the fix?
Any info would be helpful....I did the on-off-on-off-on thing and no codes came up...showed "p-done".
Thanks
With the Durango I have, is it capable of *safely* towing a 3,200lb trailer with a 1,300lb horse in it? Would I need to beef up anything (other than getting spring work done) or is the vehicle fine to tow with. I appreciate any advice/ recommendations. Thank you!
since about 1500 miles the brakes have felt funny and squeak. (metal to metal sound) brought it to dealer 3 times. Gave me BS story. Problem is When I been backing out of driveway, I know I put into drive but when take foot off brakes and go to give it a little gas truck jolts and is going in reverse. first 2 times thought it was me. Till today when it happen again and this time with damage to truck. anyone else find this happening. My hubby Drove it this past week and was in drive and truck wasn't moving he thought trans was going.
I am having the same exact problem and the fixes are the same.
1st time they changed the high pressure sensor.
2nd time they changed the fan.
3rd time they they spoke to chrysler who told them to evacuate the ac system and recharge it.
4th time they took 2oz of freon out of the system
5th time they said it was a loose fuse that caused the temp sensor to fail.
now we are taking with chrysler about buying it back.
sad thing is we like our durango, we just want the a/c to work.
we also have a 2000 durango that has never had any problems and it has 135000 miles.
Sweating in Texas