[Steef]

I have a 2013 Durango Citadel with a Hemi and only 69k miles. I hardly ever drive it. About 2 months ago the rear ac went out. Like totally out. Wont blow anything. I then noticed my rear heated seats and back up camera and sensors all went out as well. I did some research- swapped the fuses, I tore the back apart and checked the blower motor, and nothing worked. So I took it to a local mechanic and told him everything I did, he had it for 2 weeks and said it’s a computer problem and he can’t get into the computer to communicate with it. Seems odd since it’s a 2013 and by no means new. So now I am stuck and my next idea is taking it to a dealer but I’d really like to avoid the insane bill there is possible. Has anyone else experienced this??

 

[Duh-rango]

Could it be some critters gnawed at some wires? Cars that sit outside (or even garages) for periods of time fall victim to critter infestation. Or it could be a corroded harness connector.

Are there any codes stored on the HVAC module? For that you need a decent code reader like OBDlink MX+ or alfaobd software paired with an obd interface.

I recently discovered a chipmunk was starting to nest under my GTs engine cover, fortunately only the foam on the cover was gnawed at and not the injector wires.

 

[Steef]

Could it be some critters gnawed at some wires? Cars that sit outside (or even garages) for periods of time fall victim to critter infestation. Or it could be a corroded harness connector.

Are there any codes stored on the HVAC module? For that you need a decent code reader like OBDlink MX+ or alfaobd software paired with an obd interface.

I recently discovered a chipmunk was starting to nest under my GTs engine cover, fortunately only the foam on the cover was gnawed at and not the injector wires.

I did check for critters but no sign of anything. Follow all the wires I could, lifted the engine cover and checked the insulator. Those are usually the main things they go after. Didn’t see any droppings or any other evidence.

The mechanic I took it to in town said the computer wouldn’t let him in and I’d need to take it to a Certified dodge mechanic. He didn’t mention anything about any codes either.

I will probably bite the bullet and just take it to the dealer here. I mean heck, I can live without the back up camera and sensors but the rear ac is a must have. I live in the south and it’s way too hot and humid not to have it.