1999 Dodge Durango Engine won't crank

1999 DODGE DURANGO
105,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LESA68FORD
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I have a 99 dodge Durango with a V8 5.9L engine that recently has been displaying electircal problems. I was still able to start it in spite of getting an error message on the odometer of NO BUS. I have researched this issue and found that there are several sensors that could be the culprit. I am thinking the crankshaft position sensor. My husband and I attempted to replace this sensor however, we are unable to gain access to it easy enough to replace. Now when we attempt to start the vehicle, it will not crank. It will try for a second and then a very loud noise comes from the engine and it will not crank. There is also a rapid clicking noise coming from the relay and fuse box. If the crankshaft position sensor is malfunctioning, will it cause this? I am about to have my vehicle towed for repair and don't want to get "worked" over and be told I need a new engine or PCM. Any advice would be helpful! Thanks!
Jan 28, 2008 at 1:03 PM
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MIKE H R
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try recharging the battery with ithe positive side dis connected from the truck. When the battery is charged then connect it back to the vehicle, This will possibly drain and reset the computer. For the computer to completly reset it will have to be driven about 30 miles. Before you hook the battery back up see if your husband can turn the engine over using a socket and breaker bar on the crank shaft pulley.
Jan 28, 2008 at 1:27 PM
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[quote:7ce8389b7e="kd7ynb"]Engine problem
1999 Dodge Durango V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 103000 miles
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I had the same problem in my durango and it had me stumped for a while. I ended up diagnosing it to the pcm and have had no trouble since then. NO BUS means the modules arent getting any info from the pcm. I would have any MIL lights scanned, then have the PCM reflashed. The clicking noise from the glovebox can be the relays for security system i am not sure on that one. Clicking noises from that area can be 11 different things so sorry on that one. Take it to a professional mechanic and have it diagnosed because the signal NO BUS can be a number of sensors, modules, etc.[/quote:7ce8389b7e]
Feb 10, 2008 at 1:59 PM
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