Vehicle: 2013 Durango R/T AWD 5.7L
Issue: In March the vehicle began occasionally having random dash warning lots pop on and issues starting. In April the problem magnified into gauges failing and wipers automatically running (despite having them in the off position). Weeks later the car decided to start and not start when it wanted and eventually not allowing me to remove from park.
What I’ve Tried:
1. Replaced Battery - ensured connectors were not damaged and were clean
2. Checked Alternator Voltage - shows appropriate #’s when car runs but I do see some of the copper wiring beginning to fray inside and cannot be certain but a loud noise (fan/humming) starts up whenever I’m able to get the car to start and it’s sat parked for more than a few minutes.
3.Checked/Replaced Fuses
4. Replaced Fuel Pump Relay - dealer did weeks back but still after the issue started and didn’t fix the issue
5. Checked all visible Ground Terminals/Wires - that were visible to me at least
6. Hard TIPM Reset - fixed the issue for a couple weeks but eventually the issues came back
7. Replaced the TIPM - did this today following step by step instructions and the issue not only still exists but new electrical issues developed
*I believe that is because of issues w/the programming and will call the manufacturers technicians tomorrow to diagnose
I am posting this proactively as I do not believe the technicians will be able to assist and I have already taken the vehicle to 2 mechanics and a Dealership in the last month with no conclusive diagnosis. In fact, the car tends to start for them go figure. Any help would be greatly appreciated as a single parent in desperate need of transportation for kids and work. 🙏🏽
Issue: In March the vehicle began occasionally having random dash warning lots pop on and issues starting. In April the problem magnified into gauges failing and wipers automatically running (despite having them in the off position). Weeks later the car decided to start and not start when it wanted and eventually not allowing me to remove from park.
What I’ve Tried:
1. Replaced Battery - ensured connectors were not damaged and were clean
2. Checked Alternator Voltage - shows appropriate #’s when car runs but I do see some of the copper wiring beginning to fray inside and cannot be certain but a loud noise (fan/humming) starts up whenever I’m able to get the car to start and it’s sat parked for more than a few minutes.
3.Checked/Replaced Fuses
4. Replaced Fuel Pump Relay - dealer did weeks back but still after the issue started and didn’t fix the issue
5. Checked all visible Ground Terminals/Wires - that were visible to me at least
6. Hard TIPM Reset - fixed the issue for a couple weeks but eventually the issues came back
7. Replaced the TIPM - did this today following step by step instructions and the issue not only still exists but new electrical issues developed
*I believe that is because of issues w/the programming and will call the manufacturers technicians tomorrow to diagnose
I am posting this proactively as I do not believe the technicians will be able to assist and I have already taken the vehicle to 2 mechanics and a Dealership in the last month with no conclusive diagnosis. In fact, the car tends to start for them go figure. Any help would be greatly appreciated as a single parent in desperate need of transportation for kids and work. 🙏🏽