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Did not see it posted it here so thought I'd post it. Hopefully not a against the rules.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_A9DDfGtA81R210dVpzMzI2RUk

This may help someone so I'm just posting this here for future reference.
There are many others Chrysler Vehicles that have this problem; Caliber, Avenger, Patriot, etc.
After getting this code and doing my research I decided to tackle the problem myself. I picked up some rust remover spray as opposed to wd-40. I took off the intake manifold runner control valve to see that the springloaded solenoid gets stuck when you twist it. The actual manifold flaps itself are fine as I can twist them open and closed (about 30 degrees I can twist them). I removed the runner control valve and started spraying it inside to get the solenoid to move. Took about 1.5 hours as I let soak, resprayed, vaccumed it out and kept twisting until it was free to move. I put everything back together and put the key into the ignition and left it at 'on'. Pulled out my bluetooth obd reader and cleared the code. I did this on Dec 12 and so far no light even after the system was in testing mode and completed. Hopefully this will help someone out.

Did not see it posted it here so thought I'd post it. Hopefully not a against the rules.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_A9DDfGtA81R210dVpzMzI2RUk

Did not see it posted it here so thought I'd post it. Hopefully not a against the rules.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_A9DDfGtA81R210dVpzMzI2RUk

Did not see it posted it here so thought I'd post it. Hopefully not a against the rules.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_A9DDfGtA81R210dVpzMzI2RUk

Alright thanks I'll take a look

My friend has one with over 300K km on it and I tried shifting between his Journey's gear and its normal. I find it odd... My transmission fluid looks good, doesnt smell burnt checked it when it was cold and hot to make sure. It drives good engages gears at the right rpm. Not sure whats with this.

Hey
I got a 09 Journey (2.4l 4cyl). The past few weeks I've been shifting between PRND and the shifter stick is sometimes rough to move. Sometimes its a little easier but overall its just rough to shift between gears. I've checked my transmission fluid and its good. Driving the car there is no problem, its just shifting between the gears. Done some googling but couldn't find anything. Anyone know anything about it? Will be checking it out with my mechanic soon but would want to see a general idea. I'm also hearing a buzzing noise when shifting to R and D which lasts for a second and goes away as well.

This may help someone so I'm just posting this here for future reference.
There are many others Chrysler Vehicles that have this problem; Caliber, Avenger, Patriot, etc.
After getting this code and doing my research I decided to tackle the problem myself. I picked up some rust remover spray as opposed to wd-40. I took off the intake manifold runner control valve to see that the springloaded solenoid gets stuck when you twist it. The actual manifold flaps itself are fine as I can twist them open and closed (about 30 degrees I can twist them). I removed the runner control valve and started spraying it inside to get the solenoid to move. Took about 1.5 hours as I let soak, resprayed, vaccumed it out and kept twisting until it was free to move. I put everything back together and put the key into the ignition and left it at 'on'. Pulled out my bluetooth obd reader and cleared the code. I did this on Dec 12 and so far no light even after the system was in testing mode and completed. Hopefully this will help someone out.

This may help someone so I'm just posting this here for future reference.
There are many others Chrysler Vehicles that have this problem; Caliber, Avenger, Patriot, etc.
After getting this code and doing my research I decided to tackle the problem myself. I picked up some rust remover spray as opposed to wd-40. I took off the intake manifold runner control valve to see that the springloaded solenoid gets stuck when you twist it. The actual manifold flaps itself are fine as I can twist them open and closed (about 30 degrees I can twist them). I removed the runner control valve and started spraying it inside to get the solenoid to move. Took about 1.5 hours as I let soak, resprayed, vaccumed it out and kept twisting until it was free to move. I put everything back together and put the key into the ignition and left it at 'on'. Pulled out my bluetooth obd reader and cleared the code. I did this on Dec 12 and so far no light even after the system was in testing mode and completed. Hopefully this will help someone out.

This may help someone so I'm just posting this here for future reference.
There are many others Chrysler Vehicles that have this problem; Caliber, Avenger, Patriot, etc.
After getting this code and doing my research I decided to tackle the problem myself. I picked up some rust remover spray as opposed to wd-40. I took off the intake manifold runner control valve to see that the springloaded solenoid gets stuck when you twist it. The actual manifold flaps itself are fine as I can twist them open and closed (about 30 degrees I can twist them). I removed the runner control valve and started spraying it inside to get the solenoid to move. Took about 1.5 hours as I let soak, resprayed, vaccumed it out and kept twisting until it was free to move. I put everything back together and put the key into the ignition and left it at 'on'. Pulled out my bluetooth obd reader and cleared the code. I did this on Dec 12 and so far no light even after the system was in testing mode and completed. Hopefully this will help someone out.

I can still sell it higher for than what I got. However, I inspected it and the rust is what it should be, even minimum for that year and especially in our cold climates. The body is in great shape. I'm afraid it might be the brakes if I'm not mistaken?

I recently bought a 2009 DJ SE (4cyl 2.4L)with 185K clicks on it from a private seller. One of my friends have it and he enjoys it. I l also like the style of it.
However, I had to jump start it a couple of times and I've diagnosed it was an old battery (they haven't replaced it in over 6 years...). I then found out the battery is in the left fender of the left wheel (how convenient..). I took it to the mechanic to put it up on a hoist and remove the wheel etc to take replace the battery. Now the metal piece that supposed to hold the battery snapped off and the terminal cables are rusted and very lose. That's no problem to fix but a headache.
The reason I'd want to sell it is because of these problems I'm seeing on the internet about the 2009 Dodge Journey. For example;
http://www.carcomplaints.com/Dodge/Journey/2009/
This thing is full of complaints.
I'm also hearing sort of like metal crunching when braking before coming to a stop. So I might have to get that replaced. I hear that the body of the SUV and the weight have something to do with degrading the brakes?
Anyways - What do you guys think, owners of the 2009 Dodge Journey, say about the car? Should I still sell it and get back my money or is this not a nightmare car..