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Originally Posted by tschelin
I just got done replacing the heater core in my 1998 Durango with a 5.2. Just so you know it was a beeeeaaach too. If you ever plan on doing this make sure you get a repair manual, otherwise you will probably run into some trouble.
However, my problem is not with the heater core, the damn thing won't start. It turns over just fine, but won't fire. 
I was wondering if there is something in the computer that needs to be reset. I am thinking this is part of the problem, because it pretty much sat for a month with the battery disconnected as it was a project I was only able to do in steps because of the amount of time it takes to replace the heater core.
Does leaving the battery disconnected for a significant amount of time mess up the computer?
I did the turn the key on and off 3 times thing, but didn't see any error codes however, the check engine light is on.
The other thing I noticed is that my overhead consolse shows "E OC" in the console, which I have never seen before, does anyone know what that means?
After the 15 hours of work to replace a $37 heater core, and now it won't start is really pissing me off.
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Is the dash all the way installed. Mine would not start or supply most electrical functions (during a cooling fan replacement) until the main dash mounting bolts & nuts were tightened down. Probably lost some grounding.
Was very annoying not being able to check out the fan until it was basically 90% reinstalled but it did work. The fan from Carquest works better than the original & was only $50 or so.
Don't thinks there were any obvious grounding straps but I could be wrong. I assume that it is a frame ground.
For anyone that has to do it...the dash is a nightmare.