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2002 Dodge Durango Locked up WCM may cause engine cranking problems

If the engine does not crank (or cranks but won't start), the wireless control module (WCM) may have locked up. This is due to static discharge through the ignition key. A revised model should be installed, but simply disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery for thirty seconds will temporarily reset the module so you can start the car.

Affected Model Years

This issue affects Dodge Durango model years 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, .

56 people reported this problem

  • 2002 120,000 Miles
    Was driving stop tried to start vichele again it wont even turn over.
  • 2002 156,800 Miles
    I REPLACED THE BATTERY AND IT STILL DOESN'T MAKE A SOUND WHEN TURN THE KEY.
  • 2002 0 Miles
    Have power to car but won't start
  • 2002 81,681 Miles
    Vehicle will not sart, went into secuirty event. Started and shut off twice and will not start. Cause: Check & found WCM locked up and no communication with modules. Replaced modules & reprogrammed key. 409.00
  • 2002 0 Miles
    From time to time it tries to turn over but won't start and it takes 10 or 15 minutes before I can get it to start
  • 2002 192,457 Miles
    Locked engine from overheating was trying to find out if this would cause it to lockup
  • 2002 188,000 Miles
    After running fine and engine is shut off, trying to restart 30 minutes later and it only cranks strongly but does not sputter or start. After many tries, it finally starts and returns to normal operation. Have yet to find the problem.
  • 2002 156,000 Miles
    Engine cranked but would not start. Removed negative cable on battery and put back after about 30 seconds and problem was corrected. Engine started and ran fine.
  • 2002 193,067 Miles
    Shuts off an don't start back
  • 2002 0 Miles
    When put key in ignitiom won't start . Also wheels locked
  • 2002 0 Miles
    it's not fixed yet, got to take to dodge on Tuesday for a check, i just got the truck in December and later i have this problem. $ 109.00 for the part and no telling what the labor will cost..don't know why they don't recall this product.
  • 2002 60,102 Miles
    Not fixed yet. It has acted as though the starter was going out once in a while now it's more frequent.
  • 2002 0 Miles
    troubleshooting a 2007 dodge durango 3.7 liter V6 crank / no start, resetting the negative post cable on the battery did not work.

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