This 2010 Ram 1500 Pickup came in with the complaint that the alternator and the battery have both been replaced but the battery still keeps going dead. Checking the voltage at the alternator output post while the engine was running found that the alternator was charging. The image below shows the alternator charge voltage on … Continue reading “2010 Ram 1500, Alternator Not Charging, Code P2504”
This 2013 Dodge Charger came in from a body shop to have the a/c serviced after the front clip was replaced. That service went fine and there were no problems until the car was being picked up. All of the data looked fine but the compressor was not coming on even though the data showed … Continue reading “2013 Dodge Charger-A/C Compressor Not Working”
This 2004 Dodge Durango came in with the complaint that the blower did not work sometimes. Of course now that it is 95°F the blower hardly worked at all anymore. A burnt terminal at the blower motor resistor …. …. and the blower resistor harness connector is a very common problem on these vehicles. The blower … Continue reading “2004 Dodge Durango-Blower Not Working”
I had an interesting problem vehicle in my shop. It is a 2009 Dodge Journey with the 2.4L engine and an electronically controlled variable displacement compressor. I am working on it after others have failed to repair the system. No one can tell me how the original compressor failed or why they replaced it so … Continue reading “2009 Dodge Journey A/C Not Cold – Strange Pressure Readings”
This 2001 Dodge Dakota came in with the complaints that the turn signals, stoplights and hazards lights all quit working. This repair will generally apply to 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Dakota and Durango vehicles. Testing begins with checking fuse 19 in the interior fuse box and fuse 1 in the power distribution center under … Continue reading “2001 Dodge Dakota Hazard-Stop-Turn Signal Lights Not Working”
This 2006 Chrysler Sebring came in with several electrical problems but the chief concern was that the alternator was not charging. The customer also stated that the wipers did not work and that the check engine light has been on for a while. Codes P0135, P0141, P0155, P0161 and P0622 were stored. The first four … Continue reading “2006 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Multiple Electrical Problems”
This 2007 Dodge Durango came in with the complaint that sometimes when the left turn signal is applied the right turn signal is the one that lights up. The issue is happening more frequently now. The problem will usually be inside the turn signal combination switch and testing has to be done at the wiring … Continue reading “2007 Dodge Durango Turn Signals Erratic”
This 2009 Dodge Journey came in with the complaint that the blower motor does not work. The customer stated that the blower motor and blower resistor had been replaced and the other shop told them it must be an electrical problem. Imagine that! The blower is located under the passenger side of the dash and … Continue reading “2009 Dodge Journey Blower Motor Does Not Work”
This 2004 Chrysler Pacifica came in with the complaint that the power door locks and interior lights do not work unless the ignition is on. I also found that the remote control did not work either. The problem was quite simple in the end but it took a little research to find it. Chrysler … Continue reading “2004 Chrysler Pacifica, Door Locks & Interior Lights Do Not Work”
This 2000 Dodge Caravan with a 2.4 liter engine came in with the complaint that the battery light was coming on. The battery had not gone dead at this time but the customer was concerned. I finally got it to act up long enough to determined it was worn brushes in the alternator. The first … Continue reading “2000 Dodge Caravan, Changing The Alternator Brushes.”