1st Gen Durango 1998 - 2003 Durango's

No crank after change dashboard. PLEASE HELP!

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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 03:59 AM
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Yes, but even though I have the power already in the second position of the ignition, I can only hear the clicking under the hood after turning the ignition to the start position. Apart from that, the ignition worked perfectly until the very end. But how can I check if the ignition switch is good? And how can I tell if the wire is crossed somewhere? each plug has the same wire color and order, I don't know how to do it..
 
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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 09:29 AM
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Is the ignition switch adjustable??? (I know on some GM cars, there was a gear/rack that pushed a rod that actually moved the switch....) If it isn't, verify wire color from the switch, to the relay socket..... to make sure it is correct. If that's good, try a different switch. (junkyard?)
 
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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 09:46 AM
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Unfortunately, I'm from Poland, and there aren't any Durango salvage yards here, especially old ones. But I'll try to buy one from a Durango for parts. If that doesn't work out, I'll buy a new ignition switch at RockAuto.
To check the color do I have to split the relay box??
 
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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 10:36 AM
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Don't know...... Probably can't see it without at least pulling the box off the mounts.... Maybe flip it over and see??
 
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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 10:54 AM
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I plan to take the dashboard off again and use the wiring harness from my original dashboard where everything worked and then we'll see what happens. I'm already grabbing everything I can to solve this problem...
 
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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 11:05 AM
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Did the original suffer any damage from the fire??
 
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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 11:29 AM
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Very mild, nothing serious. I think I can fix it easily.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ChRiS_27
Very mild, nothing serious. I think I can fix it easily.
Worth a shot.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2025 | 05:48 PM
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I hope so!
 
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