mechanical-idiot Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 So, the rear wiper quit working. Then it started working when backing up! So, I spoke to my Dodge maniac friend who said it was likely a wiring problem in the lift gate wiring harness. He came over and pried the rubber cover off the wiring harness and their was a broken wire and another wire that was bare (break in outer cover) in the wiring harness. Looks like there were lots of sparks in there because the wire covers were singed on several other wires. He fixed the problem for me with some solder, wire and shrink tube. Cost me a couple of beers, which I consider a pretty cheap fix compared to the 70 dollar an hour charge at the dealer. Thought I might let others know about this in case it is helpful to them. You people likely know about this, but I couldn't find it in a search of the form. Maybe I was not putting in the correct search criteria. In any event, I hope this helps somebody else out. mechanical-idiot. 2012 Journey N87, Tonywith12 and 2late4u 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 I believe there was a recall on the tailgate harness?? lots of them had issues with that harness 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 That harness causes a lot of issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 There was a recall for the drivers door harness and one for the steering column loom but I don’t think there is one for the gate loom... Chris1276 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armando G Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Interesting, I don't think I've ever turned my back wiper on in the almost 3 years I've owned it. I'll have to try it tonight with the extinguisher in hand. Was this a past issue, or are the 2015's+ also having this issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 No issues with my 09.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 We had a 2010 at my shop which did the same thing, and the tailgate wiring was the culprit just like this one was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceaserrasheed Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 im having this issue but don't know what to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km-04 Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 10 hours ago, ceaserrasheed said: im having this issue but don't know what to do Did you read the original post? Try starting there, then work up... jkeaton and Summer Solstice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 11 hours ago, ceaserrasheed said: im having this issue but don't know what to do Try reading the first post...... km-04 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted September 14, 2021 Report Share Posted September 14, 2021 Anyone know what wire gages are used for the lift harness? My right tail light and now also right backup light went out and these wires are a likely culprit. Bulbs were good. Been a long time since I've done electrical car repairs. 2016 Dodge Journey SE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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