Has anyone ever had their OBD Connector repaired before? [/align][/align]The reason I ask is because I took my 2000 Durango SLT to be tested at a emission/marda testing center so I can get my new tags but their computer kept giving the error "Error Communicating with Vehicle" so it had to be aborted. The guy who was running the test said I need a new OBD Connector because mine was broken and needs repair and I'd have to get it from the dealership. I'm just wondering who else has had this done before. [/align][/align]Plus another question that I would like to ask while I'm at it is. Last November I replaced my old heater core with a new one and we didn't botherrefilling the freon afterwards since it was hitting winter time and it would've been pointless since I never run the a/c during the winter time anyways. I noticed while at Wal-mart, they sell the freon my truck uses (R134a) and was wondering has anybody refilled their own freon in their Durango's before and what would you have to do in order to put in the new. Or would I have to take it to a certified shop and have them refill it?[/align]

 

If you do it just make sure all the wires are connected to the right area or you will have problems but you can also cycle the key on and off 3 times and on the 3rd time leave it in the on position and read the codes off of the odometer. Write them down and you can chack them out at the top of the forum in the announcements "engine code index" once you get it let us know what it is and we can help you out with it.

As far as freon when you do it make sure you bleed the system out. There should be some posts on the procedure just do a search.

 

Ok, I did the key cycle 3 times and left it in the "on" position on the 3rd time but there weren't no codes that came up on the odometer. All that showed up on the odometer after the cycle was "P done" and that was it and then it went back to showing how many miles was on the truck.

 

The data connector just doesnt go bad . Suggest you go to Autozone or similar parts store that will test your truck w/ an OBD2 reader b4 going to a stealer . the conector is is a plug , it could be disconnected at the computer or wires pulled loose . Its under the steering wheel and slightly right , put an eyeball on it with a flashlight to see if there are any loose wires at that end . Your Odometer test with the ign key only checks the puter , not the data plug . If your in/near OK send me a pm . be glad to put my reader on your data connector .

 

Well I checked for any disconnected wires at the computer and there is none and no loose wires either. [/align][/align]I'madding apicture to give a better description ofwhat is suppose to be broken.[/align]This is what the guy that ran the emissions test said I needed.[/align][/align]Sorry the pictureisn't fully clear. Also, is there adiagram layout for thedata connectorpins for this year/model so I'd know if there is the right position or not? [/align]

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I cant tell from your pic . Did you DQ the wires ?? The Data Connector wire connections are the same for all dodge OBD2 vehicles so a service manual from any dodge model year close to 2000 will work . OOOps Scuse me add "excluding Cummins trucks ".
SOMETIMES the read tool plug will not easily slide all the way in to the Data connect . and results in a "no connect " error message . Also the ign key must be off until the reader gives a connect signal .

 

If it read p done then you don't have a code. Did the CEL turn off?