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Okay, I bought a 2003 Dodge Durango from a dealer about 6 months ago, and about 2 weeks ago my Durango died as I was waiting on a hill to go through a red light. When it came back on the Check Engine light came on, and it will die sometimes when I am driving, and when I was going to get on the interstate and I pushed the accelerator pretty hard it acted like I was red lining (I wasn't) and it started jerking. What does this mean, and what kind of $ am I looking at fixing this?
2007-01-31 00:56:50 · 5 answers · asked by Jenna 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Take it back to the dealer and it's most likely a minor problem with tune up items or a bad sensor. They'll read out the computer error codes and get an idea how to fix it. Don't wait, because you can damage your catalytic converter if the engines running too rich for too long a time. Also check http://www.mycarstats.com to see what problems other owners have had with the same model car. Recalls and TSBs are also listed there.
2007-01-31 01:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by bobweb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When the check engine light came on 2 weeks ago, and you took it in to be scanned, what error codes came up on the scan? That would be the first clues as to what is wrong, and give you some idea of what the costs would be.
The symptoms you are giving could be several things, it could be the TPS (throttle position sensor) not feeding the right signal, it could be the fuel pump not having enough pressure, especially when accelerating. It could be a dirty fuel filer. It could be bad O² sensors making the engine run too rich on one or both banks, and it could be a failing catalytic converter. You won't know until you take it in and have the error codes scanned.
By the sound of things it's getting worse, so I would not wait much longer unless you want the expense of a tow to the mechanic instead of driving it in.
I wish you well.
2007-01-31 09:17:04 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well the first step it going to find out what the engine light is on for. The code that has set in the computer will steer you in the right direction. Cost is going to be determined by what is wrong. It might be as cheap as just replacing a sensor. But as expensive as a major repair..We have to take it one step at a time.
2007-01-31 09:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only way to know for sure is to have the check engine code read.This will tell the mechanic where to look for the problem.Till that is done it;s anybodys guess about whats wrong and how mush it will cost to repair it.
2007-01-31 09:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by txpilot 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whatever Your Dodge Durango has is not expensive,
as long as You do the repair as soon as possible.
Auto Zone Auto Store do OBD scanning for free.
bring the code to the site,let us know.
2007-01-31 09:23:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋