My 2013 has been doing a lot of wacky things. While driving, the wiper blades start going, the radio shuts off, the power steering goes out, it has died, the transmission gets stuck in gear, RPMs stuck at 3-4, among other things. I took it to Advanced Auto and it was showing 15 different codes. Is this a battery/alternator issue, electronic control module problem or anything else. I was thinking it has to be a main electrical component problem since it is doing all kinds of different things. Any ideas or suggestions will help.
jpwidmer39
JP:
Welcome to the forum. First off, I would have the battery load tested. 2nd, look at the battery voltage with the engine, off and then on. Need to be sure that the alternator is up to snuff. Along the way, make sure all battery/alternator connections are clean and tight.
There have also been few cases of the electro hydraulic power steering system going wacky, and having such electrical issues as a side effect. Hopefully that is not the issue, as the remedy can be pricey.
Don
Welcome to the forum. First off, I would have the battery load tested. 2nd, look at the battery voltage with the engine, off and then on. Need to be sure that the alternator is up to snuff. Along the way, make sure all battery/alternator connections are clean and tight.
There have also been few cases of the electro hydraulic power steering system going wacky, and having such electrical issues as a side effect. Hopefully that is not the issue, as the remedy can be pricey.
Don
Hi,
quick:
rgdx.....
quick:
- What Engine you got?
- What are the Fault codes?
- When do the "whacky" occur (all the same time?, When colt?, etc. )
rgdx.....
I am currently seeing that U1412 on my 2012 Dodge Durango Crew and I was wondering if your mechanic found the cause of that problem. I am currently thinking along the same lines as it being the PCM going bad. Thanks in advance.
JP:
Those two tests are promising, but you need to have it load tested to make sure. If the battery is not up so snuff as it rolls down the road as the electrical load swings up and down, you can expect the crazy electrical issues you are seeing.
Was your Durango part of the large alternator recall, and if so was the updated alternator installed?
I see there are a number of codes for either high or low voltage. The alternator output is controlled by the PCM. If it has gone south, as long as you are under 80K, the fix will be gratis as the PCM has an 8 year 80K warranty.
Don
Those two tests are promising, but you need to have it load tested to make sure. If the battery is not up so snuff as it rolls down the road as the electrical load swings up and down, you can expect the crazy electrical issues you are seeing.
Was your Durango part of the large alternator recall, and if so was the updated alternator installed?
I see there are a number of codes for either high or low voltage. The alternator output is controlled by the PCM. If it has gone south, as long as you are under 80K, the fix will be gratis as the PCM has an 8 year 80K warranty.
Don
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