HawtDogFlvrWtr Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) If I back out of a parking spot, put the DJ in drive and accelerate (slow or fast doesn't matter) while turning the wheel, the headlights dim briefly, it sounds like a belt slipping or (as funny as it sounds) a blow off valve releasing pressure, and I lose power for a split second. It happens every single day and every time I pull out of a spot. The car bucks as power is restored and it shoots off. Weird sh!t for sure, and frustrating. I mentioned it to a mechanic buddy and he named a steering part, but I cannot for the life of me remember what he said. Anyone else experience this? *EDIT* Now that I think about it, he mentioned the power steering pressure sensor/switch. Edited April 19, 2018 by HawtDogFlvrWtr Ian Malkovitch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawtDogFlvrWtr Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 After searching for a replacement, I can only find one for the 2009. Sounds like maybe they built it into the pump or the reservoir because there is no part number for them on anything older than 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmoore1436 Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 33 minutes ago, HawtDogFlvrWtr said: After searching for a replacement, I can only find one for the 2009. Sounds like maybe they built it into the pump or the reservoir because there is no part number for them on anything older than 2009. Do you mean anything newer than 2009? I know once FCA started using the Pentastar they combined a lot of components. Your mechanic does sound right though, steering pump may be drawing too much power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawtDogFlvrWtr Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Yea, sorry. Can't find anything newer than 2009. Crap. I really don't want to take it to dodge for a sensor that looks simple to replace on older DJ's. I guess i'll keep searching for the answer unless someone here knows what I need to replace, to get the sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmoore1436 Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Chilton has an online manual that may be able to shed more light on what needs to be done, here is the link: http://repair.chiltondiy.com/Pub/DIY/Product.aspx?ca=Repair&b=130127 I've used their manuals a few times for some older cars that I had and they were always helpful. Haynes unfortunately doesn't have one for the Journey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawtDogFlvrWtr Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 (edited) Yea i already have an account to chilton and it doesn't show that there is one. My guess is that it's built into the reservoir or the pump, which would suck. The reservoir less but still. I've searched and looked through the entire engine diagram and see nothing. Edited April 19, 2018 by HawtDogFlvrWtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmoore1436 Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Dang, you may have to go to the dealer... They might be able to tell you where it is and how to replace if you just get a diagnostic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 well you could do a power steering fluid flush with new fluid. also is your serpentine belt have the correct tension what is the age of the belt and it also could be the tensioner going bad as for the belt slipping of course on a 2015 it shouldn't be bad but you never know, good luck on what ever you do...no mention of how many miles so i assume your out of warranty,you could go to a local garage for help on this also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawtDogFlvrWtr Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Got 75k miles on it but I have a 100k warranty. It's just a b!tch to do anything with the dealership because it's about an hour away and i'm a single dad, so getting there is difficult without taking a day off while he's at school. I will call a local place and maybe the dealer to see what they think. Someone told me the sensor was on the rack and pinion but I still can't find it there. If this sensor was a pokemon, it'd be a mythical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechanical-idiot Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 https://www.moparpartsgiant.com/parts-list/2013-dodge-journey/electrical-sensors-engine.html Call these guys and ask them. They should be able to tell you. They also have a live chat online. Good luck. mechanical-idiot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
km-04 Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 15 hours ago, mechanical-idiot said: https://www.moparpartsgiant.com/parts-list/2013-dodge-journey/electrical-sensors-engine.html Call these guys and ask them. They should be able to tell you. They also have a live chat online. Good luck. mechanical-idiot Nice link, never heard of them. This looks like it could be of some use to me in the future. Thanks for including it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCares Posted April 24, 2018 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 On 4/19/2018 at 1:28 PM, HawtDogFlvrWtr said: Got 75k miles on it but I have a 100k warranty. It's just a b!tch to do anything with the dealership because it's about an hour away and i'm a single dad, so getting there is difficult without taking a day off while he's at school. I will call a local place and maybe the dealer to see what they think. Someone told me the sensor was on the rack and pinion but I still can't find it there. If this sensor was a pokemon, it'd be a mythical. Hello, We understand how this could be frustrating and would like to offer our assistance should you choose to work with your dealership. Please feel free to send us a private message with additional information if this is something you are interested in. Julie Dodge Social Care Specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Malkovitch Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 On 19.04.2018 at 2:42 PM, HawtDogFlvrWtr said: If I back out of a parking spot, put the DJ in drive and accelerate (slow or fast doesn't matter) while turning the wheel, the headlights dim briefly, it sounds like a belt slipping or (as funny as it sounds) a blow off valve releasing pressure, and I lose power for a split second. It happens every single day and every time I pull out of a spot. The car bucks as power is restored and it shoots off. Weird sh!t for sure, and frustrating. I mentioned it to a mechanic buddy and he named a steering part, but I cannot for the life of me remember what he said. Anyone else experience this? *EDIT* Now that I think about it, he mentioned the power steering pressure sensor/switch. Have you solved this issue? Seems the same on my side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted October 18, 2019 Report Share Posted October 18, 2019 this is the problem a lot of times people ask for help and then finally get it fixed but never come back to report what they found out or did,,he probally took it back to the dealership which would have been the smartest thing to do.since he had warranty.. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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