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Call an engine builder in your area or a salvage yard your size engine (unknown) for cheaper than rebuilding.
FF

 

I may be in luck!

It appears that my mother in law washed and dried the keyfob the other day in her coat pocket!!!!! in her wisdom she removed the electronics from the key and is trying to dry them out in a bag of rice!(i know, dont ask) she tried to start the car this morning without the Electonics in the key and said it started but then died. hence why i thought i had the hydro lock problem.

However, reading online and the manual i may have the Sentry key system, which if this is the case (im really hoping it is) then this is why it started and cut off after 2 seconds.

How can i tell if i do indeed have the sentry key system and not just the open close doors/alarm keyfob ? picture below is the keyfob i have:


Im trying to explain this while im away from the vehicle as im in the UK for a couple of weeks while my wife and family are with the Durango in VA!!

Again, any help really appreciated.

 

How do you know it is hydrolocked?

If so, just pull all the spark plugs (unhook the coil packs too) and try to start the engine. If you have any liquid/water inside the cylinder, it will push the fluid out. Then reinstall plugs, plug in the coil pack and try starting it.