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it works now!! all i had to do was trade it in for a Kia Sorento...MUCH happier now!!

that indeed worked...thanks! steve

My daughter has somehow pulled the pull-tab off the seat and we cannot figure out how to open the compartment under the front passenger seat now. Any suggestions or advice? Thanks, Steve

Thanks, yeah, I'll let you know if I find something I really like. I've found one that is hardwired, but I guess what I had in mind didn't require cutting metal on the door and running down wires. Somebody had told me there was one out there that you screwed into the door, squirted a line of silicone around to seal it and give it that permanent appearance, but it took batteries and worked like your wireless keyless-entry remotes, just using a code instead of a single button. The keypad I've got on my truck gets used a LOT...so I definitely want something. If you are indeed looking for a hardwired one, though, check this link out: http://www.keyless.com/KE-1600%20Main.htm

My wife locked herself out of her Journey the other day and as I was driving the 20 mile trip to "save" her, I was thinking about a product I know I've seen before...an aftermarket keyless entry keypad. I've got an OEM version on my Ford truck, so I know how handy they can be. I've found some that seem pretty cheap in appearance and, I imagine, quality. I've found several websites that sell them for Fords, but not Dodge specific. I understand that the aftermarket ones are wireless, and operate similarly to a keyless entry remote...the proper code is entered and a signal is sent to the keyless entry system to unlock the door(s). The person that was describing this product to me indicated that it was a pretty straight-forward installation - that the keypad just adhered or is fastened to the exterior of the door (meaning no door-panel removal or drilling or cutting, etc, etc). Anybody know of a product like what I'm describing, that will work for a Journey? Any personal experience with an aftermarket product such as this? Thanks in advance for your help, Steve

well, they obviously gave the Journey a slightly different radio...mine IS a satellite 6-disc cd changer, however, no "RND" or "RAND" button anywhere - you'd think if they redid this radio that they'd realize the skipped that feature and would add it back! i'm guessing some guy in the radio design department ran out of buttons and just thought "oh well, no one will notice..." just my luck...

I too have an SXT and was wondering the same thing...after reviewing the manual, I determined we're stuck with the factory defaults...no modifying available for us it looks like.

mine's the standard 6-disc player...no navigation, no hard disc drive. you can actually load this thing up with 6 DVD's filled with 4.7gb's of music each (at this time i just have 5 CD's and 1 DVD just to test its capabilities though). any idea on that one?

i actually wish the armrest would lock in place when you move it...i find that it slides forward sometimes when i slow down or back when i accelerate, if i'm leaning on it. as for the uconnect...LOVE this feature. we've got 3 phones set up for use on it and my wife uses it regularly. it really is handy!

i'd love to see pictures of that when you're done!

[quote nam The premium convenience group code aam has this,... air conditioning atc w/dual zone control federal a/c excise tax heated front seats remote start system rr view auto dim mirror w/ microphone uconnect hands-free communication actually, what comes with the premium convenience group is NOT the ATC...it's still manual. it's included on the R/T. although the website indicates it's included with the premium convenience group, it is not. we've got the SXT with the convenience group I, premium convenience group and flexible seating and, although we have 3-zone a/c, it's manual (which i actually prefer).

first i've heard about it, let us know what the dealership comes back with.

Royse City, TX (just east of Dallas about 40 miles)

now to clarify, the removeable key JUST opens the doors (would be great if it locked the glove box, center console, rear storage cubby, etc...that way, when you leave it with a valet or shop, everything else is secure). however, without the electronic key, the vehicle will not start.

you know, i never thought to mention that as a possibility, but i recall a similar problem my parents had on a mid-90's explorer they had bought new once before - it was some kind of cruise control problem relating to a brake fuse i believe, or something like that. either way, i'm glad it's working well again.