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New member needs help with check engine light - 12/3/2004 6:35:30 PM
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bradwarren
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Joined: 12/3/2004
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Good evening gentleman, I have a question regarding my '99 Durango SLT. I've had a check engine light on for a few days now. I've owned older Crysler products and there was a way to get fault codes using the ignition switch, but this has not worked with the Durango.
When driving, it seems to rev high prior to the first shift (automatic transmission) and even sputter or hesitate. After the first shift it seems to run just fine.
Has anyone experienced or heard of similar problems or does anyone know a means of getting the fault codes without dropping lots of money on a code reader or service at a dealer.
I've heard some say that it may be the speed sensor.
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RE: New member needs help with check engine light - 12/3/2004 11:40:56 PM
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jciscott
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I had the very same deal. You need a transmission speed sensor. I had it don by local shop, total cost about $85.
Next, you rear speed sensor will fail causing the BRAKE adn ABS lights to stay on, followed by the speedo not working below 25mph. This is a simple repair, parts $27 and 10 min labor......
Good luck..
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RE: New member needs help with check engine light - 12/12/2004 7:00:12 PM
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SnipeRT
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NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO........!!!!111!!!one!!
rockadaous: The procedure you described is for checking the operation of the instrument cluster and data bus. That procedure will NOT retrieve trouble codes from the PCM on ANY Dodge vehicle.
bradwarren: Unfortunately, 1998 and 1999 Dakotas and Durangos are the ONLY years that CANNOT check their own trouble codes. The ONLY way for you to retrieve the codes is with a scantool or DRB. But that doesn't mean you don't have to BUY one. You can get your computer scanned for free at any Autozone store. Come back here and look up your codes via the link rockadaous posted:
http://www.obdii.com/codes.html
Also be sure to post the code here so we can advise you on a course of action to correct the ACTUAL problem, instead of randomly replacing parts (TPS, VSS, etc). I'm also going to need a better description of what the problem is. "it seems to rev high prior to the first shift...and even sputter or hesitate". How high? 3000rpm? Rev limiter? Does it have a tendancy to drop down a gear too often when you accelerate? What engine? 4x4? Does it sputter/hesitate right when it shifts, or after? Is it just one stumble, or does it last longer than a second?
PS, the procedure to check trouble codes on vehicles OTHER THAN 98 & 99 is as follows:
Turn the ignition key to ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON without starting the engine.
On 1997 and earlier Dakotas, the trouble code is displayed by flashing the actual "Check Engine" light a certian number of times corresponding to a certain vehcile system.
On 2000 and newer Dakotas and Durangos, the actual P1XXX or P0XXX code is displayed in the odometer display.
"...and knowing is half the battle."
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1999 Flame Red Club Cab R/T aka "CHERRY SHERI MOON"
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