2000 Dodge Durango problems
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take the plastic off and see if the power lock solenoid is actuating when you hit the lock button, if not make sure its getting power, and if it is getting power replace it.
if it is getting power check the FAQ thread, i did a write up on how to fix a sticky lock in the rear hatch (mine would take 3-5 or sometimes more unlock attempts with the power locks to unlock the hatch, i was able to fix it for nothing)
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ml#post2447259
if it is getting power check the FAQ thread, i did a write up on how to fix a sticky lock in the rear hatch (mine would take 3-5 or sometimes more unlock attempts with the power locks to unlock the hatch, i was able to fix it for nothing)
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ml#post2447259
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No no no, the key doesn't work either. I have NO way to open the hatch....
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oooo well, thats a whole other problem, you may be able to get the top of the trim off from inside the truck, and the top two screws and pull most of the lower trim piece off to at least reach the lever and open the gate, if you lived nearby id say bring it by sometime during the week and wed give it a try
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oooo well, thats a whole other problem, you may be able to get the top of the trim off from inside the truck, and the top two screws and pull most of the lower trim piece off to at least reach the lever and open the gate, if you lived nearby id say bring it by sometime during the week and wed give it a try
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I just remembered another problem that my Durango has. Going down the road at 50ish mph the temperature gauge reads as cold as it will go. And when it is idling it reads between as cold as it will go and a quarter of the way up the gauge. I noticed that the manual fan runs from when I start it cold to when it warms up. Not sure if thats the problem or not. And the electric fan comes on when I turn the AC on like normal.
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Transmission governor pressure sensor
Hello, I recently got my first 2000 Durango, it has a 6" lift on 33" tires, 151k miles. It had a moderately bad head gasket leak when i got it, while crawling around underneath her assessing that I noticed some transmission fluid leaking from what i assumed was the pan/gasket but it was minor not pouring out so I kept an eye on it. I did a bars leaks fix on the head gasket which worked great btw since then I've put 1000 miles on it, I added a little transmission fluid this week cause it finally reasd a little low and it had started not wanting to downshift after jumping into overdrive on the freeway and in town driving it was starting to not want to shift normally and suddenly today my check engine light came on 30 miles from home, hit an autozone and pulled the code which said it was the Transmission Governor Pressure Sensor. Autozone says trhe part isn't available for purchase period they can't get it at all. their computer said it has to be taken to an ASE certified mechanic/shop to be taken care of, suggested to do a fluid & filter change on the transmission and and oil and filter change on the engine to see if that might help. I have no money right now to do even the fluid/filter change much less take it to a shop. I'll have money in about a week or so but is there anything y'all know about this or would suggest? any advice or help is appreciated thanks.
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Hello, I recently got my first 2000 Durango, it has a 6" lift on 33" tires, 151k miles. It had a moderately bad head gasket leak when i got it, while crawling around underneath her assessing that I noticed some transmission fluid leaking from what i assumed was the pan/gasket but it was minor not pouring out so I kept an eye on it. I did a bars leaks fix on the head gasket which worked great btw since then I've put 1000 miles on it, I added a little transmission fluid this week cause it finally reasd a little low and it had started not wanting to downshift after jumping into overdrive on the freeway and in town driving it was starting to not want to shift normally and suddenly today my check engine light came on 30 miles from home, hit an autozone and pulled the code which said it was the Transmission Governor Pressure Sensor. Autozone says trhe part isn't available for purchase period they can't get it at all. their computer said it has to be taken to an ASE certified mechanic/shop to be taken care of, suggested to do a fluid & filter change on the transmission and and oil and filter change on the engine to see if that might help. I have no money right now to do even the fluid/filter change much less take it to a shop. I'll have money in about a week or so but is there anything y'all know about this or would suggest? any advice or help is appreciated thanks.