Will not start, electrical issues

2000 DODGE DURANGO
145,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JUSTINRAY87
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Hello, my vehicle was running great until a few days ago. Went out to start it, put the key in and turned it, got nothing. tried a few times and got nothing. All of a sudden, turned the key, gauges came on but wouldn't crank over. I pulled the battery and had it tested, was told the battery passed fine. put it back in, still no crank. Jumped it and after a few minutes it started, all was fine for a day, battery charged up over 14 while running started up multiple times just fine. next day went to start it and again no power, will only start if I jump it. still seems to charge while driving but as soon as I shut it off, I got nothing. Any advice would help.
Apr 24, 2022 at 10:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Based on your description, it sounds like you have a faulty connection which is likely at the battery. What you described is usually caused by a loose or corroded terminal.

Take a look through this link and let me know what you find or if you have other questions:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

If this is something you have already done, let me know that as well.

Take care,

Joe
Apr 24, 2022 at 1:21 PM
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