JoeyJourney Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 So i got a 2011 Dodge Journey Crew, Beside some miner inconvenience with the car and the dealers not wanting to fix the header, I really love my car Another problem that has been driving me crazy is the cruise control. I can only get it to turn on when i am holding the button down and turning a corner, This works maybe 40% of the time and the other 60% is hitting the panel In extreme cases is i need to unlock the pivot for the steering wheel and hitting it up and down I do a lot of highway and use cruise all the time I wanted to know if anyone has bypassed the harness before the steering wheel and added a button to activate the cruise contral I dont know if this is even possible but i am sure someone on here has a answer for me Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 You can't just wire up a pushbutton because it isn't a straight wire to the ECU that controls the cruise. You will need to replace the clockspring. 2late4u and OhareFred 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 There’s a recently released recall on cruise controls for dodge vehicles. Check with your dealer before hacking up factory wiring. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyz Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 (edited) Recall is only for 2014 and newer Journeys http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&mk=33038!24277!28000!6400!1849!2444!3714!4864!5115&md=0&fy=0&ty=9999&ft=&ls=0&sy=0&rn=2018269&cf=SearchResult&pg=0 Edited May 27, 2018 by yyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramfrank Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 The recall is a firmware update - no more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted May 28, 2018 Report Share Posted May 28, 2018 It's likely the clockspring or SCCM. I had that problem with my 2011. It turned out to be the SCCM. Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyJourney Posted May 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the information ill check that out hopefully it doesn't cost me that much or else ill need to live with it If I say that only the power and thew cancel button have trouble and the rest work, it would probably be more of a clock spring situation then the SCCM? Edited May 31, 2018 by JoeyJourney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official Dodge Support DodgeCares Posted June 1, 2018 Official Dodge Support Report Share Posted June 1, 2018 On 5/31/2018 at 10:16 AM, JoeyJourney said: Thanks for the information ill check that out hopefully it doesn't cost me that much or else ill need to live with it If I say that only the power and thew cancel button have trouble and the rest work, it would probably be more of a clock spring situation then the SCCM? Hi JoeyJourney, We understand that you are just reaching out to other forum members at this time for troubleshooting advice. If you do find you need any additional assistance or choose to visit a dealer, please feel free to send us a private message! Julie Dodge Social Care Specialist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchurch Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Not sure if your DJ was included in the T47 recall. *not advised since a dealer will repair for free if your included by vin... check to see here... https://www.mopar.com/en-us/my-vehicle/recalls/search.html But here is a link for the recall which removes a plastic tab in steering wheel Which can rub against and expose a wire resulting in an unexpected airbag deployment lol... https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCRIT-17V432-2914.pdf Reason I’m sharing is I had similar issues with buttons responding. After my repair I noticed it happened more frequently. Either due to disassembling and re assembling (which puts wear and tear on our beloved platic pins, clips, and screw housings) but the old fashioned “tap or knock” on the exterior button housing itself would do the trick. But I too am getting tired of a simple thing not working correctly. As read in other posts the things/problems are the SCCM, switch itself, or the clock spring. After reading up on this, seems the most common resolution is the replacement of the SCCM. If your included in the recall just suggest to the dealer/mechanic personally that it would be appreciated if they looked over the wire connections to see any damage or to find any loose connections. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyJourney Posted June 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 So i brought the car in for a repair that replaced a tab in the steering wheel Now it seems to be working 95% of the time YAHOOOO Still need to smack sometimes but not as bad,Just hope that it stays this way Thanks everyone for your insights jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 What "tab"? Glad you got it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyJourney Posted June 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2018 It was a recall, not sure exactly what it was but from what i read they add/replace a tab that could damage the wires Follow up on the situation it starting to get a little worst need to hit it more and more as time goes, Still not as bad as it was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeynz Posted July 15, 2018 Report Share Posted July 15, 2018 Lol I just got a letter from them saying there is a recall on all 2014 - 2018 journey for cruise control been faulty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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