20 Most Recent 2008 Dodge Nitro 3.7 Questions & Answers

Follow the top Radiator hose it is under the end of that hose.

Anti-theft system problem ? Any lights lit on the instrument cluster your not familiar with ? SECURITY light , car an key symbol etc.. ? Explain hints of power , starter solenoid clicks ,lights work ? Chrysler, Dodge , Jeep have problems with totally integrated power modules . When you turn the key to start , it sends a input to one module ( sentry key remote module ) .This module along with the PCM - engine computer an the TIPM - totally integrated power module are connected on the C.A.N. controller area network data bus , do you know what this is ? How to Diagnose Controller Area Network CAN . You need a professional type scan tool to diagnose these systems ! Your best bet is take your vehicle to a service professional ! Dealer or independent . There are probably DTC's - diagnostic trouble codes stored in one or more modules . Your vehicle has more computing power then the space shuttle had .

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Remove the remote start system. It has died.

When sitting in the drivers seat , it's the front most cylinder on your left side.

I see you are ale to see the cables and rods how and when they operate. When you to open the latch from the outside and the inside. Are you able to see if they move the mechanism up or down as you try to open the door working the latch outside and the inside door handle. Sounds like your door latch broke internally, the only thing I was able to do was from the inside with somebody holding the outside latch up to open. Kick it hard in the area where the door latch is. Lay on the sit and kick it hard while the outside individual lifts the latch and pulls. It should pop open. Good luck.

You have to start with removing the door panel as follows: CAUTION: Pay close attention to the plastic hook attachment points on the inside of the door trim panel. Make sure that every hook is correctly positioned to the door when installing the trim panel. Damage to the trim panel will occur if the hooks in the door panel are not properly positioned to the door during installation. 1. Connect the electrical connectors and install the power window switch. 2. Carefully install the door trim panel (4) to the door (1) by lifting upward and over the door lock into the trim panel then attach the trim panel to the carrier plate attachment points. 3. Install the screws (2) and the cap screw covers (3) to the front door trim (4). 4. Install the fastener (5) at the handle area of the front door trim (4) and tighten screw to 5.5 Nm (50 in. lbs.). 5. Install the door handle trim bezel (6). 1. Install the mirror assembly (1). 2. Install the three nuts (2) and tighten to 7 Nm (65 in. lbs.). 3. Connect the electrical connector (3). 4. Install the trim panel

Check the fuel pump relay possibly stuck or still being energized by ECM or short. Are you sure its not the power antenna assembly making the noise?

check for a bad relay with the points stuck together.