I am new to the forum, but have gotten some great advice thus far. Just purchased a 2002 Durango SLT 4x4 with the 4.7. When you lock the doors with the remote or the pwr door lock switch the alarm trys to arm (security light flashes rapidly for fifteen seconds) after about 15 seconds the alarm goes off horn honking lights flashing. The only way to leave the car now is to lock the door manually by pushing each lock switch closed by hand. Not a huge deal but in a car with all the bells and whistles its just wrong. If anyone could help me I would appreciate it. If I could find a way to disable the factory security that would be great. I don't see any fuse that is specifically labeled security. PLEASE HELP!!!

Kris

KTN, Alaska

I spoke to a Dealer over the phone and was told it is probably one of the "micro switches" on the lock solenoids. And that of course I should just replace them all. From what he said this is becoming a reoccuring problem with the Durango. I have no dealer here, and I am not in the mood to rip the door panels, and rear hatch panel off. I would rather just disable the factory security system hopefully keeping the keyless entry portion alive. Anybody have a wiring diagram that labels the wires for the security system.



3/18/06

Rec'd the switches the dealer described. Very simple to install, but didn't make a bit of difference. I don't have a clue what the problem is, and judging by the lack of replys maybe this isn't a very common problem. Any info would be appreciated. I am going to go ahead and order some service manuals, and see if I can troubleshoot the system and further. If that doesn't work I guess I'll have to take this thing to the local car dealer (chevy or ford). Being on an island here in Alaska kind of has me in a bind with this Dodge because nobody works on them. Anybody with knowledge of the security system on a 2002 Durango please help. Any advice would be appreciated.