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First into dealer this morning, Out in 15 minutes. Code said battery in fob low so they changed battery (no charge) and reset. We'll see if this reappears, as it was a one-of thing and hasn't repeated and there were no start/entry issues. Will watch and repost anything that happens. My service guy said yes, Chargers have this occurring, but not much activity on Journeys. I'm only 2km from the dealer so can pop over if there is recurrence If anything happens at least there is paperwork in the system.
H.P.

NO!  16 inch rims were used on old Journeys that has smaller brakes pre 2013. On your 2015 they won't go over the brakes.   The 17's will fit.  That's what I use for winter tires, rather than my 19's, as 17 inch winter tires are a lot cheaper.  17 inch Caravan rims are exactly the same as the Journeys.

Just found this on the Consumers Reports website.  Haven't tried nor likely will.  Might be useful to someone.
 
https://www.consumerreports.org/automotive-technology/how-to-reboot-your-cars-infotainment-system/
 
How to reboot your infotainment system (their headline)
FCA (Includes Dodge, Jeep, Ram)
Uconnect with 8.4-inch screen (2013-2019)
• Put the car into accessory mode by hitting the ignition button but without having your foot on the brakes. This turns on the accessory systems of the car. Then hold the temperature up button (red) and the temperature down button (blue) simultaneously for at least 8 seconds. The engineering menu should appear. The last menu item on the first page is Reset Radio. This will reboot the system.
Uconnect (2013-2019)
• Press and hold down the mute and source button for up to 10 seconds.

Just found this on the Consumers Reports website.  Haven't tried nor likely will.  Might be useful to someone.
 
https://www.consumerreports.org/automotive-technology/how-to-reboot-your-cars-infotainment-system/
 
How to reboot your infotainment system (their headline)
FCA (Includes Dodge, Jeep, Ram)
Uconnect with 8.4-inch screen (2013-2019)
• Put the car into accessory mode by hitting the ignition button but without having your foot on the brakes. This turns on the accessory systems of the car. Then hold the temperature up button (red) and the temperature down button (blue) simultaneously for at least 8 seconds. The engineering menu should appear. The last menu item on the first page is Reset Radio. This will reboot the system.
Uconnect (2013-2019)
• Press and hold down the mute and source button for up to 10 seconds.

Hey folks, a free plug for the War Amps Charity Key Tag Service in Canada.
 
Was out mountain biking last summer and didn't realize I had a hole in a cycling jersey pocket and the key fob and keys fell out somewhere on my 2 hour ride.  Ended up using the spare and did check the cost to replace from the dealer vs a locksmith company (within 5 bucks of each other). I had The War Amps Key Tag attached to the keys and almost a month to the day, a courier comes to my door with a package.  Some kind soul found the keys, followed the instructions to drop in a Canada Post mailbox, and they found there way to The War Amps office, and they then forwarded them to me using the registration number with my confidential info.  I was most pleased and tripled my annual donation immediately!  Been using this service for years and a faithful contributor.  It will continue.

Hey folks, a free plug for the War Amps Charity Key Tag Service in Canada.
 
Was out mountain biking last summer and didn't realize I had a hole in a cycling jersey pocket and the key fob and keys fell out somewhere on my 2 hour ride.  Ended up using the spare and did check the cost to replace from the dealer vs a locksmith company (within 5 bucks of each other). I had The War Amps Key Tag attached to the keys and almost a month to the day, a courier comes to my door with a package.  Some kind soul found the keys, followed the instructions to drop in a Canada Post mailbox, and they found there way to The War Amps office, and they then forwarded them to me using the registration number with my confidential info.  I was most pleased and tripled my annual donation immediately!  Been using this service for years and a faithful contributor.  It will continue.

Get ceramic. The dust they give off is minimal and doesn't show unlike the metallic.

13 hour airplane rides across the Pacific.  UGH.

The best thing about -25C is that salt becomes inactive and your car stays clean!  Us Prairie people and our cars are quite hardy!

I use premium for the cleaning properties and the fact that it does not contain ethanol.  Not a fan of that.  Since I drive so little (only about 10,000 km's per year) the cost difference doesn't bother me.  Here, and in most places, regular and mid grade has ethanol in it.
On a side note, I've had more than one small engine dealer tell me to only use premium without ethanol in small engines like snowblowers, lawnmowers, weed trimmers and blowers.  Premium stores better, and personally I had nothing but trouble with a carb. on my gas weed eater, but on the dealers recommendation switched to premium and the issues disappeared. 
 
H.P.

17 inch from any year are OK.  NOT 16 inch.

Google is freakin amazing. 

Visiting.  Second time. Got an apartment for a month in Port Douglas.
I will avoid the stingers, salties and assorted spiders and snakes.  Terrified of fish with teeth. LOL
H.P..

It's here.  Salt, slush, ice and of course, many idiots spinning out.  Nothing changes.  Happy I don't have that regular commute.  Only really drive to go shopping or play hockey.  Slowed down to only 2 hockey games per week.  At middle age I'd play 5 or 6.   I did manage to ride the mountain bike 2,472 kilometers this year.  All trails. That ended with the snow.  Off to the tropical north part of Australia in January.  To go mountain biking!  Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rain Forest too.  Have to keep my eyes open for a variety of critters that would like me for a meal. 
Keep well folks.
H.P.

I plug mine into the 12v outlet and it attaches to the windshield with a suction cup.  Works fine.  In my opinion I think anyone who doesn't get a dash cam is nuts.
H.P.

I've found that while the sales people can be absolute slime scum sucking rat bastards, sometimes the service department can be quite good.  While I love the service department where I bought my Journey, BUT those life forms lower than an amoeba in sales, kept on phoning me, even after asking them to stop, hoping I'd come by and trade my Journey in on a new one.  This continued until I marched into the sales area and told them I was going to come back with a 20 pound sledge hammer and fix their phone system. 

New radio/navigation installed this morning.  Interesting that the new screen has little graphics with all the names on Sirius/XM.  Got a few more channels I never had before.  I think they are for US subs.  I have a Canuck sub.  I'm not phoning them to tell.  Better yet, the new nav has updated maps as my old unit had nothing for a newer subdivision near the dealership.  No, I didn't pay for it either.  Lets see how long this one lasts....

Another free radio!  Can't unlock maps again.  Did get recall and had updated.  Tickled pink I bought the extended warranty.  Not that I use the Nav much, I'll keep getting replacement units for the full 7 years.  Dealer even did the power disconnect. 

Ok, for all the newbies. Once again,  A Winter Tire Primer
 
2008 through 2012 (mid year change) models can use 16 or 17 in wheels if you have the small brakes.
2012 (big brake models) through today's models can only use 17+ inch wheels for winter.  Why would you want to use 17 vs 19?  You want a taller sidewall!  Better traction in deep snow and more tire sidewall to prevent wheel damage on pot holes.  The 17 inch tire size so your speedo remains accurate is 225/65-17.  Many make them.  Remember, ANY winter rated tire is better than your 3 season tire in cold weather and on snow.  17 inch winter tires are a lot cheaper than 19 inch too.
Remember, you can use used wheels from a recycler.  Since I personally don't like the look of black wheels, I picked up some used 17 inch alloys from a Caravan (same wheels) for a couple of bucks more than steelies.  Check your local recycler by visiting http://www.car-part.com  and check in your local area.  They are independent businesses and you can negotiate!  I offered cash and got them for a hundred bucks each. (TPS included)  Since I live in the Canadian Prairie, mine go on in November and off in March. Your hood may differ.  Yes, they wear quicker in warm weather.  Since I remove the 19 inch chrome clad wheels for winter and they never see the sand/salt, they still look brand new.

17" steelies and blizzaks..

http://www.paulstravelpictures.com/Dodge-Journey-Key-Fob-Battery-Replacement-Guide/index.html

Not sure what State you are in, but be real careful traveling.  I'm pretty sure windshield tint other than factory is illegal in many States and all of Canada.

My homelink works without turning on the car.  It's always powered.
 
H.P.

Curious to know if this will include Canada.  I suspect it will.
 
To all others out there who'll jump off the deep end with worry and consternation, take a pill and relax. Have not heard a peep of this happening anywhere.
 
I await the notice.
 
H.P.

The Pentastar V6 was one of the reasons I bought my Journey. There is no way in H.E. double hockey sticks I'd buy a turbo engine. I tend to keep my vehicles till the floor rusts out and after year 7 any turbo, even with the most care, is likely to have issues and you better get a Brinks truck of money, if it needs repair. I just have a natural aversion to anything that spins at around 100k RPM. Even European turbos with lots of miles tend to have issues. No thanks.