Hi Kids,

IÆm new as a member, although IÆve lurked and gleaned valuable knowledge over several years while trying to do a few maintenance / repairs to our truck. IÆve tried to be diligent to reveal other discussion on my quest, but a new topic may be relevant.

We have a 98 owned from new, that first filled the role of kid-pooler because the wife wouldnÆt drive a mini-van and well, at that time seven passengers meant Land Cruiser, Suburban, Expedition otherwise. Oh yeah, the Durango was new, but felt like you were peering out of an underwater cave in the Caribbean. It became the daily driver for the youngest daughter when she got licensed, and all of her Civic / Eclipse / Cobalt driving friends truly appreciated the æMomteroÆ during certain winter days. Soon we'll get her into something smaller but still winter capable (AWD). Anyway, sheÆs about to head off for her third year at University, and the truck is not running.

A couple of weeks ago, it wouldnÆt start û sounded like a dead battery. I have a 100 month Die Hard in it, about 60 months old. Took the battery to Sears, and after they charged it, it tested good. Reinstalled it, and it started with little trouble. Two days later it was dead again. Not thinking much, I leapt to the alternator and replaced it. Contrary to some experiences I have read, here in Colorado, I have had great luck with my local Carquest for many parts for this truck. This was a real Denso remanufactured 100 amp unit. Got the alternator installed, restarted the truck and then ran several weekend errands. It started fine the next morning, but not the next. IÆm thinking IÆve got something sucking power while sitting, and I really donÆt have the proper time for such a snipe hunt.

Anyway, is it crazy to consider jumping it to restart and charge the battery again, and then empty the fuse block, and replace fuses with my meter to see if I can find a circuit at the fuse that is drawing current? At least as a place to start tracking the proper wiring?

Sorry for the long-winded intro. I hope to soon inherit the truck for myself at long last, and maybe start experiencing some of the fun and frustration all you legends enjoy.

Thank you for your support,
Tim