This makes the 5th MDS jumper harness I've replaced due to rotted wiring insulation, All being over 150,000 miles.
Just a heads up if you encounter MDS Solenoid circuit or VVT Solenoid circuit DTC's & assume it's a solenoid problem....Check the jumper harness!
This one DID have a open solenoid winding on the #1 MDS Solenoid.....But it looks like the owner was clearing the codes often enough to finally smoke the solenoid. (Code reader in the passenger floorboard)
2013 Dodge Durango Citadel with 167,xxx miles.
FCA/Chrysler Corp. likes to control components with Power instead of Ground like most manufactures.....Leaving the PCM to manage Shorts & Over Amperage situations. Where it should be fuse protected on the Power side of the component!
Just a heads up if you encounter MDS Solenoid circuit or VVT Solenoid circuit DTC's & assume it's a solenoid problem....Check the jumper harness!
This one DID have a open solenoid winding on the #1 MDS Solenoid.....But it looks like the owner was clearing the codes often enough to finally smoke the solenoid. (Code reader in the passenger floorboard)
2013 Dodge Durango Citadel with 167,xxx miles.
FCA/Chrysler Corp. likes to control components with Power instead of Ground like most manufactures.....Leaving the PCM to manage Shorts & Over Amperage situations. Where it should be fuse protected on the Power side of the component!