1st Gen Durango 1998 - 2003 Durango's

Stumped! Died idling, 100% loss of power.

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Old Mar 5, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Thanks. I certainly will. After resetting the computer, the problem seems to be gone, but if it comes back, that's what I'll replace first. I just wish this would cause a DTC, but I never got a check engine light or any DTCs. I'll definitely let you know if I do end up replacing it though.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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The problem came back, but now, the idle is fine. When I go to start it, it clicks once then everything dies. If I jiggle the negative terminal though, everything works again and the battery reads 12 volts. But, I go to start it, click, dead. Finally got it started, and everything seemed fine. Turned it off after 10 minutes and went to start it, click, dead. Jiggled the negative terminal and everything came back on. What the hell?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 10:23 PM
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Exactly what your telling me has happened to my durango also.. I guess its common for these durangos. Unfortunantly i havent figured out that problem either.. So when you do please post it here and let us know what you did.. Good luck
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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Damn! Well, I guess I'll start running through the normal problems first, then get into the stupid weird problems. I just hope it's something cheap and easy!
 
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 05:46 AM
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if jigglilng the battery cable is 'solving' the issue (temporarily of course) you have your starting point, new cable and clamps with clean terminals, you are not getting a solid connection there (id replace both battery cable personally)
 
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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I was going to try that, and it also had the same TPS issue as well. O'Reilly's said the battery is weak, but I want to try to get it load tested as well. I'll try the cables also.
 
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