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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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I have a 2000 Durango. It hasnt been driven much over the past few years but has been running fine. I would start it at least once a week just to circulate fluids. Anyway, started it about 3 days ago to let it run for awhile, drove it around a few blocks and then shut it off. Went to start it today (4 days later), and there is no power anywhere. No lights horn, locks - absolutely nothing. As I say, it was just fine. I even tried to jump it thinking maybe the battery died but even when hooked up (jumped to another running car with high quality cables), the dome lights don't even come on... There appears to be no full circuit of any kind anywhere. Is there a fuse which might have blown exactly when I shut it off last which might be causing this?

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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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I have a 2000 Durango. It hasnt been driven much over the past few years but has been running fine. I would start it at least once a week just to circulate fluids. Anyway, started it about 3 days ago to let it run for awhile, drove it around a few blocks and then shut it off. Went to start it today (4 days later), and there is no power anywhere. No lights horn, locks - absolutely nothing. As I say, it was just fine. I even tried to jump it thinking maybe the battery died but even when hooked up (jumped to another running car with high quality cables), the dome lights don't even come on... There appears to be no full circuit of any kind anywhere. Is there a fuse which might have blown exactly when I shut it off last which might be causing this?

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There is a main fuse (140A) in the PDC under the hood.... its highly unlikely that you blew that but its worth a look i guess
 
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Old Jan 15, 2013 | 11:43 PM
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There is a main fuse (140A) in the PDC under the hood.... its highly unlikely that you blew that but its worth a look i guess
Thanks! Is it a fuse which if blown is visible? If not, how do I check it?
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by webdzynes
Thanks! Is it a fuse which if blown is visible? If not, how do I check it?
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You should be able to tell my looking at it if its blown or not but, its always a good idea to double check it with a multi-meter...
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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Did you clean the battery terminals? I've had to do it a couple times to bring my durango back to life.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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you cannot tell if a fuse is blown by looking at it, must ust a multi-meter to test continuity
 
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