I have a 2001 2wd durango. Last weekend the service 4wd light came on and has stayed on all week. Im not sure what this means but im pretty sure i dont have a 4wd to service. If anyone has some insight please let me know.

 

Now that one is STRANGE!


Take it in.....IMHO

 

I thought all Durangos had 4x4 as a driver selectable option (if they were not already full time/AWD 4x4)

IndyD

 

no they did make 2wd durangos, but they are rare (at least in my area) just do yourself a favor and crawl underneath the truck and look to see if you have a t-case or not, if so then you need to get it looked at, if not then you could probably just ignore it(unplug the light if you like)

it almost sounds to me like you got a 4x4 and were misinformed about it

 

My first thought too was maybe i have 4x4 and i dont know it. But ive had the durango about 5 years now and do all my own work on it so ive been under it enough to know its a 2wd. It even sits lower then a normal durango. Maybe ill reset the computer and see if the light stays off and go from there.

 

SUBJECT:
"Service 4WD" Lamp Illuminated On 4X2 Vehicles
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a revised HVAC control assembly.
MODELS:
2001 (AN) Dakota
2001 (DN) Durango
NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO 4X2 VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE
OCTOBER 13, 2000 (MDH 1013XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The “Service 4WD” lamp is illuminated even though the truck is not a 4X4 vehicle.
DIAGNOSIS:
Start the engine. Once the instrument cluster bulb check has been completed,
verify that the “Service 4WD” lamp is illuminated. If the “Service 4WD” lamp
is illuminated, perform the Repair Procedure.
08-032-00 REV. A -2-
PARTS REQUIRED:
Qty. Part No. Description
AR (1) 55055904AE Assembly, HVAC Control, Durango With
Rear Heat And A/C
AR (1) 55055907AE Assembly, HVAC Control, Durango Without
Rear Heat And A/C
AR (1) 55055905AF Assembly, HVAC Control, Dakota, With A/C And
Rear Window Defogger
AR (1) 55056408AE Assembly, HVAC Control, Dakota, With A/C,
Without Rear Window Defogger
AR (1) 55055906AF Assembly, HVAC Control, Dakota, Without A/C,
With Rear Window Defogger
AR (1) 55056409AE Assembly, HVAC Control, Dakota, Without A/C,
Without Rear Window Defogger
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER’S MOBILE
SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER
FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, turn the ignition
switch to the Unlock position, set the park brake, and place the transmission
gear selector lever in the LOW position.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt column, set the tilt steering column in its lowest position.
4. Reach under the left end of the instrument panel to access and unsnap the rod end clip
on the park brake release link and disengage the link from the back of the handle (Fig. 1).
-3- 08-032-00 REV. A
Fig. 1 STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER INSTALLATION
1 - STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
2 - HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
3 - SCREWS
4 - PARKING BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE
5. Remove the three screws that secure the lower edge of the steering column
opening cover to the lower instrument panel reinforcement.
6. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the upper edge
of the steering column opening cover just below the cluster bezel on each side of the
steering column away from the instrument panel far enough to disengage each of the
snap clip retainers from their receptacles in the instrument panel base trim
Fig. 2 STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
2 - STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
3 - SCREW
4 - HOOD RELEASE BRACKET
7. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.
08-032-00 REV. A -4-
8. Remove the two screws in the hooded area above the instrument cluster that
secures the cluster bezel to the instrument panel base trim (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 CLUSTER BEZEL
1 - SCREWS
2 - CLUSTER BEZEL
9. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry around
the perimeter of the cluster bezel to disengage the snap clips from their
receptacles in the instrument panel base trim.
10. Pull the right side of the cluster bezel away from the instrument panel far enough
to access and disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector for the
headlamp switch from the switch connector receptacle.
11. Pull the left side of the cluster bezel away from the instrument panel far enough to access
and disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors from the receptacles for
the passenger airbag ON/OFF switch (if equipped), the rear window defogger switch (if
equipped), the HVAC control, and the transfer case switch (if equipped).
12. Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel.
13. Remove the four screws that secure the HVAC control to the cluster bezel (Fig. 4).
-5- 08-032-00 REV. A
Fig. 4 HVAC CONTROL
1 - HVAC CONTROL WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR
2 - HVAC CONTROL
3 - HVAC CONTROL MOUNTING SCREW
14. Remove the HVAC control from the instrument panel.
15. Position the new HVAC control (see Parts Required section) in the cluster bezel and
secure it with four screws. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N·m (17 ±3 in. lbs.)
16. Position the cluster bezel to the instrument panel.
17. Pull the left side of the cluster bezel away from the instrument panel far enough to
access and reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors to the receptacles
for the passenger airbag on/off switch (if equipped), the rear window defogger switch (if
equipped), the HVAC control, and the transfer case switch (if equipped).
18. Pull the right side of the cluster bezel away from the instrument panel far enough
to access and reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector for the
headlamp switch to the switch connector receptacle.
19. Align the snap clips on the cluster bezel with the receptacles in
the instrument panel base trim.
20. Using hand pressure, press firmly on the cluster bezel over each of the snap clip
locations until each snap clip is fully engaged in their receptacle.
21. Install and tighten the two screws in the hooded area above the instrument
cluster that secure the cluster bezel to the instrument panel base trim (Fig.
3). Tighten the screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
22. Position the steering column opening cover to the instrument panel.
23. Align the snap clip retainers on the steering column opening cover with the
receptacles in the instrument panel base trim.
24. Using hand pressure, press firmly on the steering column opening cover over the snap
clip locations until each of the snap clips are fully engaged in their receptacle.
25. Install and tighten the three screws that secure the lower edge of the
steering column opening cover to the instrument structural support. Tighten
the screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
26. Reach under the left end of the instrument panel to access and engage the
park brake release link to the back of the handle. Then snap the rod end clip
over the park brake release link to secure the connection.
27. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
28. On vehicles equipped with A/C, perform the A/C cool down test using the DRBIII®.

 

Guess you learn something everyday huh?

p.s. mine is 2wd also and has been since the day it was built. lol

 

Not sure what the heck the 4x4 light has to do with the hvac but thanks for the info. There are not many 2wd durangos out there but i love mine. When we bought mine the only thing my wife cared about was that it had to be blue. The car lot had 2 in blue, one had 4x4 and the other had the 5.9, I chose the power.

 

good choice

 

Yea I didn't know. Are the 4x2s the SXTs on later years or was it just a general option on all SLTs. Your both 2000s so your 4x2s are not SLT+s right?

IndyD