1st Gen Durango 1998 - 2003 Durango's

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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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Hi im kinda new to the site, i have a 98 durango with a 5.9l. my D has no power what so ever. i blew the 140 amp alternator fuse and a bunch of other fuses. when i try to replace them they blow instantly, Can anyone point me in the right direction. THanks for any help in advance. Rockman
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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If you have a DVM (digital volt meter) take the leads off the battery and the lead off of the alternator. Then I would try to find any short circuits in the cable from the battery to the alternator... As by a bunch of other fuses, which ones specifically? Might also have some bad grounds or battery contacts...
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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Do they blow with the key off or the key on?
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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Also, when you say no power, is that electrical power or engine power?
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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More info needed.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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What is your voltage gauge reading while off and running? I am going to say that the voltage regulator may be one it's way out... Or a short in the alternator to battery cable...
 
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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I smell a troll.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 11:20 AM
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Check out the electrical diagnosis and testing thread at the top of the page and go from there.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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This has got to be a troll!
 
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Originally Posted by hydrashocker
This has got to be a troll!
When ever somebody says "Hi im kinda new to the site" I am always a little suspicious.
 
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