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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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hey was just wondering if anyone knows what the little black box on drivers side fender just in front of the battery. I have no idea what it is. it's about 4" x 4" by about 2" tall.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Got a pic

Only thing that I know of in that area is the PDC power distribution center but thats usualy bigger than that?

Open it up does it have fuses in it? then its the PDC
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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nope not PDC more towards the light right beside the battery Chrysler part number 56021561 60043
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Maybe?

http://www.thefind.com/cars/info-day...ng-lamp-module
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 06:50 PM
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That's what the part number comes up with. Never saw one in the states.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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could be I'm in Canada mandatory up here just trying to find anything that could help with this rough idle still
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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We need more info on the rough idle. What engine and year would help for starters.

Have you cleaned the throttle body, as in take it off the engine and clean it?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 11:56 PM
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98 v6 yes yes and yes I've tried everything no codes 02's are operating within limits no vacuum leaks fuel pressure good starts fine runs fine. No plenum pan leak as of yet map changed tps changed iac changed all sensors are working correctly. new plugs and wires. so I'm looking for the un obvious
 
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 12:33 AM
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how many miles/kilometers? Could need some fuel system cleaner....
 
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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How about cap and rotor?
 
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