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What to do when battery dies in Dodge?

What to do when battery dies in Dodge?

4) In Dodge vehicles, all current that goes to the fuse box can only exit via a fuse. So, the problem is now to isolate which fuse it is. There are two ways, disconnect half the fuses and see if the battery still dies and if not, disconnect the other half to narrow down the problem.

Why does my car battery drain every night?

After some experimenting it is clear that whatever is draining the battery is connected to the IOD fuse. Pulling the fuse stops the drain. However, having to pull the fuse every night is not nice.

Why did my Dodge talk radio battery die?

The ninth fuse was replacing the 30 amp M12 fuse in the fuse box which powers the radio. I left M12 unplugged for a few weeks. This meant that I had no radio and no clock but after about 3 weeks the battery was not drained once.

How to find a drain on the battery?

IMHO they suck in a street driven truck. How you find a drain on the battery. With the engine off, disconnect the one lead of the battery and hook a ampmeter between the lead and the battery. Make sure there everything is off, dome light or hood light. There should be only a couple of milliamps of drain normally.

Where is the starter relay on a Dodge Durango?

In the under hood box, check #16 this is a 50 amp. If the fuses are good, let’s locate the starter relay in the underhood fusebox and remove it. Swap in another one just in case, and see if it goes.

What to do if your Dodge Durango wont start?

If there is no voltage there, then check the red/yellow tracer wire for 12 volts all the time. If you have 12 volts on the red/yellow…………….but nothing on the yellow, then the switch is the problem. If there is no voltage on the red/yellow, then check fuse “E” in the underhood fuse box and this is a 20 amp.

What are the fuses on a Dodge Durango?

Good thanks. Ok, let’s start with the fuses. In the inside fuse box, check #12………this is a 10 amp fuse. In the under hood box, check #16 this is a 50 amp. If the fuses are good, let’s locate the starter relay in the underhood fusebox and remove it. Swap in another one just in case, and see if it goes.

Is there a replacement key for my Dodge Durango?

There are however two things to consider: For Dodge Durango vehicles that are older than 10 years: There are no codes available. Therefore, an automotive locksmith is your only option to get a replacement key. For Dodge Durango vehicles that are equipped with a transponder system and/or remote/ intelligent key/ fob key: Codes are available.

When did Dodge Durango stop using transponder keys?

Transponder Chip Keys: 2001 to 2008. Non-Transponder Keys: 1998 to 2006. Please keep in mind that while some keys or key fobs may look the same, they have different capabilities/frequencies/keyways. Therefore, having the right key or key fob is essential.

When did the Dodge Durango first come out?

Dodge Durango was introduced in 1998. This model has two versions and six types of keys. Dealer Key Fob: 2021 (You should contact the dealer for a more information). Remote Key Fobs: 2011 to 2020. Transponder Chip Keys: 2001 to 2008. Non-Transponder Keys: 1998 to 2006.

How can I get a new car key for my Dodge Charger?

A: That depends on the year of manufacture of your car and the type of key you had. The VIN gives dealers or automotive locksmiths the option of accessing the key code on file – i.e., to cut you a replacement key by code which makes the process fast and easy.

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