batterys wont help this-
looks like its a trip to the dealer to replace skreem.
the only thing you can do is put the key in the ign and turn to on and tell me what the security light does in the dash cluster. flash? stay lit up solid? lights up than goes out

 

what does skreem mean?

the light stays solid...and when i leave and re-enter the car, the dash light is on (comes on)

 

sounds like a locked up WCM (wireless control module).
disconnect battery for 10 minutes and try again.

 

Listen to Funky Bassius, he knows his stuff

 

ok i'm going to try this

thanks

 

it worked thank you so much

 

glad you're back on the road. if this keeps happening, might have to replace WCM.

:thumbs_u: thanks for fixing my sig pic, guys. :thumbs_u:

 

The Mighty Chicken Saves The Day Once Again!

What a guy!

Mike

 

X2... Just think how much money that guy has saved people! Including my self! Good job funky beans to you!

 

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:not_worth bow down to the chicken man!!!

 

This problem struck our 2005 Magnum RT. It left my wife stranded during her lunch hour from work. Had to have the car towed, left overnight and a $208 bill from the Dodge dealer to re-program the module.

The dealer could give no explanation of why it happened or how to prevent it.

What causes this to happen?

 

like any computerized gizmo, sometimes they just lock up and need a reboot. IIRC, they released a software update to help prevent this on some models. not sure on it's success rate though. i remember replacing quite a few WCMs for this issue.

 

I'll assume that we now have the newest software from the re-program. The repair notes do say, "At this time seems to be repaired but if happens again will need to replace module."

Is replacing the module something that should be done as preventive maintenance? I would happily fix it now, permanently, than worry every time I turn the key that today is the day the engine won't start.

 

Hello Guys,
Thanks a million worked like a charm.
2006 Dodge Charger, This morning started like normal for about 5 seconds, then died, repeted 5 times, then nothing, no click no start nothing. Thank goodness I still have my day car, (2003 ION beater with 317,000 KM) Drove to work and back today - no troubles.
Disconnected battery 10 min as recommended, reconnect. All reset worked like a charm.
Thanks again, us real mechanics have to stick together, all these computer and secuity stuff are nuts, just so the dealers can rip off old ladies and everyone else who is fooled into believing.
2006 Charger RT, Zoomers and superchips.
P.S. I have never gone back to the dealer for service, bought it used at 10,000 Km now has 99,000 KM - First problem with it.