How to Replace Car Battery Dodge Durango

[@alwayslearningthefacts5881]

Thanks for a proper install. Everyone seems to think they have to remove seat bolts and lift the back up. Great job.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Glad it helped!

[@ncognitod.460]

Thanks for this great tutorial. I started removing my battery yesterday & quit because I couldn't budge it to access the positive terminal. The 2 bolts that hold the plate that secures the battery are not visible from the back area. Your video told me what I was doing wrong & I was able to get the battery out today. Thanks!!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@techtycoon4903]

Awesome Video. Straight to the point and easy to follow along. Thanks to you, my 2014 battery replacement went smoothly. Thanks for this!!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re Welcome!

[@KellyWorth]

When I started changing mine I thought it was a dumb place to have the battery, but this is the first battery that I have every changed that was in such good shape and no corrosion. Also, this will definitely make it easier to wire other things inside my SUV like a CB radio or ham radio or whatever you want. You don't have to worry about running wire through the firewall or all the way under the car to the battery in the front. It does take a little longer though. The only problem I had was that my two small bolts that hold down the battery hold had a lot of rust so I had to soak with WD-40 and every a little lever (extra wrench) to get them off. Other than that it is really a breeze. Thanks for posting.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You're welcome!

[@EricChristensen1]

Thanks for this! I was about to remove the seat. Good to know that you can actually get to it without pulling the seat.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@phprofYT]

Thank you. Replacing our 2014s battery this week. Original. Got plenty of years out of it.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@techtycoon4903]

Same here. 2014 Durango. I replaced mine this evening. I'm not mad at the 8 years of use.

[@twicetzuyu7668]

@Tech Tycoon our 2012 durangos factory battery lasted 10 years. Sadly I'm changing it today 🥲

[@dennisadorno6721]

Supper well done!!! Great explanation and using the correct tools. Bravo!!!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Glad it was helpful!

[@billsmoot67]

Our 2012 Hemi Crew AWD, 82k, battery just started to show signs its due. I got a 94R and will swap it out tomorrow. Great video.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Glad it helped!

[@anthonysavedra9390]

Is this the same for a 2016 Dodge Durango? I was contemplating having to remove the seat

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Would be the same for any 2011-2021 Dodge Durango with a 3.6 motor.

[@anthonysavedra9390]

@TheAutoTeacher thsnks

[@thomasweis6876]

Thanks for doing a great job covering all the little points that others skip over. I bought my 2011 Durango new and have the original battery still in it as it starts immediately, and shows no signs of weakening. Next is your video on repl. the front brakes and rotors. Keep up the excellent work!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Your Welcome, glad it helped!

[@Blue-eu5qn]

What do you mean it needs to be vented? What is that little tube for?

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Any battery that is inside the vehicle or trunk needs to be vented, if you buy the proper battery for your vehicle it will plug on to the side of the battery.

[@Darcity1]

Thank you for this very detailed video!!!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@ThroBak75]

Thank you for the video. Easy-peasy!!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@stevenwoodside5949]

Thanks for the information. I'm going to change mine in a few moments.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@firedadshreds3640]

Silly question but nothing changes here with a remote start right? The local auto place said they couldn’t do the install because if that or something. I just need an extension for my ratchet set for the bracket and I think can do this 💪🏻 lol

[@TheAutoTeacher]

This Durango also has remote start, nothing changes .

[@firedadshreds3640]

@@TheAutoTeacher great, thank you!

[@JacqueLewis]

great video.. I can't seem to tighten down the negative terminal.. it slips right off... may have to replace the negative terminal

[@TheAutoTeacher]

For a quick fix you could try a battery post shim, if that doesn't work you'll have to replace the negative terminal.

[@JacqueLewis]

@@TheAutoTeacher yeah.. that was something i saw while doing research

[@JacqueLewis]

@@TheAutoTeacher How I would go about replacing the battery vent tube?

[@pyronmasters]

Very helpful video, was able to replace the 10yo battery that finally died. Got a $10 tool set. Short sockets don’t work on the braket.😅 got it done in 15min.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Glad it helped!

[@pegrathwol]

Great video! Made the job easy. Thanks.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@MOPAC85]

Great video. Well explained with good view of the work

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaemapuentes4423]

Thank you so much for this. You have no idea how helpful this was. I had the dealership quote me $2300 to replace my battery and alternator. This puts in perspective the 7hr job the service salesman----yes believe it, you talk to a salesman not a mechanic---was quoting me. Do your research and be informed when you need service. They take advantage of you, especially if you are female.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You're welcome, glad it helped! It would be rare to have a battery and an alternator fail at the same time, it's usually one or the other.

[@rexbenemerito1943]

In my case my Durango Citadel had a leak in the lower & upper portion of the radiator and needed a replacement, I went to a nearby dealership and got a quote with an aftermarket Parts 2,600 + 550 labor + flush 100. A whoping total of $3,250 Canadian. The good thing, I got it replaced for a fraction of only $1,200.0 with OEM part - courtesy of my nephew's mechanic.

[@courtlandjames7925]

On the white vint plug come s off broken can I replace it ? Or try to fix it with old one

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Sorry, I'm not sure what white plug you're referring to.

[@CraigG21]

New Duralast battery I just installed into my Durango R/T is longer than the stock battery and the hold down plate now needs to be cut down a bunch… FYI

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Alway install the proper battery for your Durango and definitely make sure that it's vented.

[@CraigG21]

@@TheAutoTeacher it is a proper battery, just over-specd from factory based on how I’m using the vehicle. It is vented also.

[@GarrickBrownArtStudio]

Thank you for this! Straight to the point. 💪🏾

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@myawells7160]

Do all type of lights pop on dash with bad battery and no start

[@TheAutoTeacher]

A bad battery with a dead short can do a lot of things with the lights but yet produce a no start situation for the vehicle. You can remove your battery and have it properly tested at most auto parts stores .

[@thomasgreene3467]

Thanks for posting this

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@ega0117]

How much that replacement battery cost?🤔

[@TheAutoTeacher]

$190

[@stricklandgarageaviation2864]

Thanks for the video. Nice job

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@TooBusyKeepinItPlayer2BAHater]

I changed my completely drained battery once it finally lost its juice ( I was having to jump it daily) not only did the car just not start but it went into a whole system shutdown mode and won’t turn over. Thought once I swapped battery it would fix itself but still cannot get the car to turn on at all also the key fob will not work, unlock/lock etc. Had to remove horn fuses to not tick neighbors off ha Please help!!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

The wrong battery in a vehicle can cause all kinds of issues. Make sure that they gave you the the correct battery for your vehicle, I know the one we worked on was an AGM.Once that is installed it should start. If not I would check to make sure your security light isn't on.

[@minecraftmaster6582]

Hi do you have more info i have the same car as yours but i need what size i need

[@TheAutoTeacher]

The proper vented battery for this vehicle was listed in video details in parts used. Or you can call any auto parts store and give them your vehicle specifications and they'll set you up with a proper battery.

[@mangham2011]

My Dodge Durango 2020 has two batteries. Regular and a small one beside it.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

The small battery is dedicated to the auto stop/ start system .

[@jonathanperez618]

Thank You Very Much For This Video! What the name of the little piece in the hose that is connected to the battery?

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Battery vent tube elbow .

[@jasonmorgan2757]

@@TheAutoTeacher where could I get a replacement vent tube from?

[@TheAutoTeacher]

@@jasonmorgan2757 It usually comes with the battery if you purchase the correct one for your car. I would try Amazon or reach out to a local auto parts store and see if you can order just the vet tube.

[@MichaelAH1967]

My 2012 Hemi Citadel AWD with 215,000, started giving up the ghost. Can't complain. I bought it new, I live in Iowa and no garage. thanks for the tips,

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@myawells7160]

What was the thing u stuck in there on the side mines missing

[@TheAutoTeacher]

The plastic piece on the side of the battery was the piece which allows your vent tube to attach to your battery. It’s super important that any battery installed inside the passenger compartment of a vehicle is properly vented!

[@jasonmorgan2757]

Yes, mine is broke and I'm searching for a replacement.

[@threekaybangz6004]

So wait I have a 2018 dodge durango SXT V6 I think autozone sold me the wrong battery because mine looks nothing like the one you have..

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Since the battery of your Dodge Durango is inside the vehicle, the battery has to be vented. You definitely want to make sure that you have the proper battery.

[@Yankee1776]

Thank you for the tutorial

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@BB-rm3tp]

Life saving video! Thank you!!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@carlosvillagomez901]

thank you for this video good sir. 👍

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@MUFCXI]

We have an 18 durango GT. Will unplugging the aux battery be worth it? We never use the auto stop start feature and hate it. Is it necessary to replace the aux battery?

[@TheAutoTeacher]

An aux battery can be connected to various things on your vehicle like the electrical system, GPS, PDC sensors, radio and stop start functionality so I wouldn’t recommend disconnecting it. I know some companies do offer an auto stop eliminator if you really dislike it that much.

[@EscobarMT]

My negative terminal don't want to come out From the post!!!! Help

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Remove the 10 from the negative side and then try to wedge a screwdriver between the end of the terminal to pry it apart. Be sure not to touch anything with the screwdriver if the positive is still connected otherwise it might arc.

[@EscobarMT]

@@TheAutoTeacher thanks for the swift response!!!! I tried that and still nothing idk if the prior owner tighten it so hard that it mushroom the top end. Every video I seen no one has a problem removing the terminal! If use wd-40 will it hurt or mess up something?

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Never tried WD-40.Since it's the old battery and you don't have to worry about damaging it, get a pair of channel locks for a little more leverage and twist it left or right. and making sure not to contact any metal with the channel locks.

[@EscobarMT]

@@TheAutoTeacher I finally got the neg terminal cable out!!!

[@candacerios2828]

Changed the battery but now the display screen will not turn on. Any idea how to fix this?

[@TheAutoTeacher]

That's unusual, I would first check the battery connections to make sure everything's tight, then start checking fuses/relays that are associated with the dash. Does your Durango require a AGM battery?

[@candacerios2828]

@@TheAutoTeacher I honestly have no idea. It’s a 2016 Durango. My husband is the one that changed the battery and fuses but that didn’t work. I’m just trying to figure something out while he’s at work and not able to look at it

[@TheAutoTeacher]

@@candacerios2828 Grab the vin number and talk to the dealer to see what kind of battery is required for the vehicle. Something like this shouldn’t happen with a battery replacement

[@gpt5002]

@@candacerios2828 yours had a cluster issue mine is having a start issue after replacing. It starts but I have to hit the start stop button twice. Did you ever get your issue resolved

[@ejay2075]

How long is that extension that you're using?

[@TheAutoTeacher]

I believe I used a 10 inch on it, but you can use various combos to get the clearance needed.

[@hampa07]

Saved me the dealer fee.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Glad it helped!

[@brianfranklin172]

Thank you for this video!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@Alpha_Omega_1541]

Beautiful, thank you!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

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[@msfiyahfly7]

Thanks for this video. Just had to take the battery out of my derange because it is locked and would let me turn it off.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

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[@dgoode2846]

Thank you. 👍

[@TheAutoTeacher]

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[@inarainyplace]

Thank you. Thank you.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You are very welcome !

[@darrylchilders2532]

Great video, thanks for sharing ...

[@TheAutoTeacher]

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[@jfmc2581]

Only decent video on KZbin!!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Glad it helped!

[@irvinggaspar8001]

Good content well explained future Ericthecarguy lol

[@TheAutoTeacher]

Thank you!

[@MechaNerd88]

Thank you so much.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@flipmedium]

Thank you

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@C-Lyfe85]

What the hell was Durango thinking with this battery setup?

[@TheAutoTeacher]

That's a question best left for the Dodge engineers.

[@georgevelez4636]

"stay away from Milwaukee products" lol

[@TheAutoTeacher]

I’ve actually had great luck with Milwaukee and they’re a lot cheaper than Snap On !

[@frederickneal4781]

I wouldn't buy this vehicle because the battery location would be a deal breaker for me.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

That's unfortunate, the newer Durango's are a decent vehicle.

[@noturdaddyblameyomomma8354]

Thanks brotha!

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You’re welcome!

[@williamcobb6322]

Great video! Thanks for posting.

[@TheAutoTeacher]

You're welcome.