Hi, just installed an aftermarket radio into my Durango. Had to leave battery connected at one point to troubleshoot the radio (no power) and blew the radio fuse twice. Got it all working (used harness xsvi-6502, specific for the Durango's proper radio install to retain CAN bus), but now the keyless entry does not work. EVERYTHING else in the truck works. The ONLY issue is the keyless entry. I'm assuming I blew the module or something...but it's also possible that the timing of this issue is just coincidental.

Checked the FOB at Pep Boys, working just fine; strong signal. I only received ONE FOB for this truck so I cannot reprogram the remote on my own.

Checked all the fuses that I could with a multimeter under the hood and inside the cab...all tested fine. Pulled the IOD fuse(s), they checked out fine as well.

First question...are there any fuses that could be blown that are specific to the keyless entry? I can't seem to find a definitive answer to this question anywhere.

Second question...where is the keyless module located? I've read it's behind the instrument cluster, also read it was near the ignition switch. I don't think I have a SKREEM in my truck, as I had a plain key cut at Home Depot (not chipped), and it opens the door and STARTS THE TRUCK just fine.

Final question...any other ideas?

If I can't find any help here, I realize the next step is to go to the dealership and see what they can do and how badly I would get financially raped. Would love to fix this myself if I can.

Thanks so much for any help!

 

Ok...how about this...

Can anyone tell me where the keyless remote module is?

From what I can find, it's either in the steering column with a ring that goes around the ignition cylinder (SKREEM), or something entirely different...a black plastic box with a blue and white TRW label on it with a gray wire harness which says 'Remote Entry Receiver' (I've only seen pictures of these items, but no locations).