New to me 2003 Durango

[surfbeetle]

I bought a 2003 Durango in really good shape but it has a few hopefully small issues.

1. The power windows lock on the drivers door seems to be stuck on. All of the windows work just fine from the driver's door but won't work from the individual doors.

2. The left rear door lock solenoid makes a squeal noise when locking but won't unlock the door.

3. The heater doesn't seem like it shuts completely off when the temp is set to cold.

Before I go and just replace parts, is there anything else that I should check out?
Thanks in advance

 

[DonFitzwater]

Check the door wiring for breaks right were they bend.

 

[Wayne M.]

GREAT vehicle IMHO. What engine?

1- if the switch feels stuck, it prolly is. Maybe some contact cleaner will free it up.

2- Sounds like the lock sol is bad. It's the whole latch. IIRC Dorman is repoping them.

3- I believe that blend door is cable operated. Drop the glove box and see if you can check the cable attach points.

If you have the 4.7, check the power steering pressure switch for an internal leak that floods the harness.

 

[surfbeetle]

Thanks Wayne, yes it's the 4.7. I look at/try your suggestions.

 

[Wayne M.]

Also, as I think- if you have the center differential (full time 4WD), identify by the transfer case shift pattern. If the same as a big Ram, you don't. But if you do, pay attention to the oil type and quality, and same tire sizes all around. It's a good case, still in use today, but they do need to be taken care of.

 

[surfbeetle]

Thanks for the info. Sadly this one is two wheel drive.

 

[Wayne M.]

That's nothing to be sad about.