Hey guys I just bought a 99 D slt with the 5.9L and I need a pic of the 4x4 selector that's shows the shift pattern. It was missing when we got it and with all the snow I'd like to know what where to pull it to.

Thanks
Johnny

 

Well, that's more complicated than it sounds. There were different transfer cases available, and the shift pattern depends on which one you have.

Do you have the sticker on the driver side sun visor that explains the 4x4 options? That should tell you what selections you have.

If you have the transfer case that has both 4PT and 4FT (part time and full time), then I STRONGLY recommend that you do some reading on this forum about that particular transfer case (it's the NV242HD). It's an excellent transfer case, but it does have some quirks that you will want to be aware of in order to avoid expensive repairs.

That's the one I have and I can tell you two things about it. First, it's amazing. My Durango goes effortlessly through snow that tow trucks get stuck in, even with the crappy tires I currently have. Second, you have to be VERY careful with it. It's stubborn about shifting back into 2WD, it likes to get stuck in 4PT, which is the mode where things break in a very dramatic way if you drive on dry roads. (When I say "dramatic", I'm not talking about just having to call a tow truck, I'm talking about having to call the fire department. Yes, I'm speaking from actual experience.) In any 4WD vehicle it's always a good idea to double check when you shift back to 2WD, but with this case it's not just a good idea, it's absolutely required. You want to double check, then triple check, then quadruple check.

If you have one of the other transfer cases, ignore all that and just use it the way the owner's manual says.

 

+1

Look at the visor.


If you still aren't sure, get under the truck and on the back side of the case about center and 3/4 the way up is a round tag that tells you the model.

 

Thanks guys, I feel retarted!
SO long story already with the damn durango, Im pretty much bummed about buying it. Last weekend I didnt Head Gaskets on it along with all new gaskets on the entire top end which all were bad. NOW i have to do a fking BLOWER motor this weekend! I was looking in the book about how they recommend doing it and I have to remove the WHOLE assy?? just to get acess to the blower motor?? What where they thinking. I have not searched on there yet to see if there are any tricks to doing it but Im getting tired of working on this dang truck!

Any TIPS or tricks to it I would love it.

Thanks, Johnnyj

 

Yes, to get to the blower motor you have to remove the entire dash and I'd recommend doing the EVAP system while you're at it. Removing the dash is a huge PITA and be sure to label where things go as you take it apart so you don't forget.

Sounds like you just got an abused Durango with the entire top end gaskets.

Here is a link to Indy's R&D (Rip & Destroy) and it should give you some idea to what you're getting into...
http://www.durangoclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=92837

Also, are you sure it's the entire motor that is bad or just the resistor. If the **** isn't working it's more than likely just the resistor, which is much easier to access than the motor!

 

On the blower replacement, +1 WhiteWidow on making sure to get the evap at the same time. Just don't forget to ALSO do the heater core. Anytime you pull the dash to replace one, replace all three. Not something you want to have to do in back to back years.

IndyDurango

 

You could try to replace the resistor first! It is located under the front crowl:

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...istor-fix.html

 

Ok so I pulled the cowl paneling piece off and its not there... Any other thoughts,
Its a 99 durango 4x4 SLT with the 5.9.... Any help would be really helpful..

 

It's on the passenger side in the cowl below the windshield (outside)? Look deep.


If yours was built late 1999 then the resistor could be in the dash like the 2000+ versions.

 

Where is it located in the dash at?