I own a 2000 Durango with 152k. I am in the process of trying to sell it but it didn't pass smog recently due to a check engine light that has been on for months. I am pretty low on cash and the truck is running perfect so I didn't bother to get it checked. I just got the codes run today and it came back with the following;

P1594 - Charging system voltage too high
P0581 - Power Steering pressure sensor/switch circuit range/performance
P0155 - 02 Circuit Bank 2 sensor 1
P1281 - Engine is cold too long
P0420 - Catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 1

The service writer at pep boys said that he recommends I take it to the dealership in case it is an issue with the computer since all the codes are electrical. My concern is I really need this thing sold and can't dump a bunch of money into it from the dealership. Any suggestions or tips on where to start? Thanks a lot.

 

I would guess this could be a number of things. My first guess is I would say your ECM is going coocoo dude.

 

yea with so many different codes i would also lean towards the pcm,

however if you want to be sure all those sensor are not on the same bus somehow pm Master Tech

 

Thanks I just sent him a "visitor message"

If I am looking at an ECM issue, is there any price range I am looking at to get a new one? or is it too hard to tell? Appreciate the help.

 

You can get a new one for around $400.

 

if you go on ebay they are not too bad, you buy the unit, they ask for the information, program it and ship it to you, then you plug it in and should be good to go i want to say they are more like 200-300 if done this way

 

Hrmm that's not too bad at all, it's pretty much just plug and play once you receive it? Is the only way to be sure that this is the issue is taking it to the dealership and having them run a diagnostic?

 

Yes it's pretty plug and play and no there's really not a way other than to take it to a dealer and have them do a diagnostic.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE...Q5fAccessories

That price almost seems too good to be true, what do you guys think?

 

It's rebuilt not new but looks legit!