I have a question that I know the forum has the answer to. I bought my 04 SLT about 6 weeks ago and Im still covered under the 3 month, 3,000 warranty from the dealership. I am having an issue with the starter, I think? Keep in mind that I am no mechanic, my knowledge of repairs ends with changing the oil, and other simple things, I do not know anything about starters, etc... The problem im having is sometimes whenStart it, it seems to take a while to start. it is usually after its been sitting a while, especially overnight. When I say a while, I mean like3 seconds? You could actually count one-one thousand, two one-thousand, etc...and its stilltrying to start, then it will fire up. other times it starts immediately, just want to know if it is something I should be worried about and take it in, or if its just normal to do that sometimes. I would just hate to have the starter go out on me a month after my bumber to bumper expired! Plus, I know if I call them and take it in, it will start perfectly for them, you know thats how it goes......If this is normal and im just ignorant when it comes to these things, let me know.... LOL.Id rather look stupid and know its O.K. than not say anythingand wind up having to replace something out of pocket.
THANK YOU FORUM!!

 

If its cranking your starter is fine. Mine does the same thing since new especially first thing in the morning. Its most likely a problem with fuel pressure. What I do, I just got into a habit of powering on the electriconics, (partially turning the key) for a few seconds. After that then turn the key all the way to start the engine. Since I've got in that habit, its starts right away.

 

Thats good news, thanks Jason!! I will try that, I knew the forum would come through for me!!

 

What engine do you have? I have a 2004 with the 4.7L and it has never taken that long to crank and then start. I would take it into the dealer and complain until they fix it. It could be the fuel pump is degrading with time and failing to build pressure quick enough for a start? Or, you may want to have the fuel filter changed to insure this isn't impacting the fuel flow to the engine.

If you have a cell phone that can take video's...try video taping the start with the windows down so you can hear the engine cranking...or video the tach. Use this as the proof for the dealership making the repairs...

 

If you think you have any issues at all, take it back to the dealer while you are under warranty. Don't wait until its gonna cost you directly.

IndyDurango

 

I agree Indy, the thing is, since I tried what Jason told me I havent had any problems. I let it sit for a couple of seconds with the key in position where the radion turns on. One, two, three it fires right up? I have to take it in next week to get the wire harness replaced, got a recall notice in the mail. Ill tell them about it but I know it wont do it for them and they will just try and change the subject like they always do. My initial worry was when it was cranking for 3 or 4 seconds before starting thatI would be burning out my starter? Ill let you know how it goes at the dealership whenI get the recall work done.
Thanks again guys, I appreciate the feedback!!
John

 

By the way I have the 4.7L engine.

 

There maybe a flash up date for long cranking. Or both crank and sensors should be replaced.

 

Ill mention that, thanks Master tech!!

 

This is not a question but a solution. Our company runs a 1999 Dodge Durango 5.9 V8, which was having problems starting. We have been online multiple times to see if others had a solution and we found that owners were spending 1000's $ trying to figure the problem out to no avail, replacing part after part.
The PROBLEM:
Drive the Durango shut it off - go to start and would crank only - leave it for a while - come back start right up. At times, check engine light came on stayed on, threw a P0340 code (according to manual and dealers - no Cam shaft sensor on this model - it was throwing a false code). Little by little problem got worse to point Durango would not start at all. Seemed like it might be factory alarm with engine kill.
OTHERS ONLINE TRIED:
Coil; Crank Sensor; IAC; battery replacement; new distributor cap, rotor and plugs; replacement and/or flash of PCM; Throttle Positioning Sensor; Fuses; amoung other items. Brought to Dodge they could not figure it out.
WE FOUND IT TO BE:
Distributor pickup which duals as a cam shaft sensor. This is located under the distributor cap. A $50.00 part solved the problem.