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    Plug in a code scanner and see if anything comes up. Auto parts stores may do it for free. I just had a different vehicle scanned today.
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    Disconnecting the battery is a common reset method on the Journey for a variety of problems. Can't say it will work here. Given you have two of the same phone, has there been a software update lately?
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    Thanks for the update. Air in the system is a common problem that people learn about the hard way. It's a lesson you don't forget. I haven't.
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    OEM batteries have been a known issue in the Journey. Supposedly you have that angle covered. If the battery is going dead, and the alternator is testing fine, you may have a parasitic draw. There are a lot of threads on that problem here. The most common is the Bluetooth module. Try pulling the fuse for the Bluetooth to rule that out. Do some searching in the forum for similar complaints.
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    Good suggestions above. As stated, it may be worth paying for a firm diagnosis before just throwing parts at it yourself. Even if you do a self-repair, hopefully you can find out exactly where the problem is first. The coolant level is the place to start.
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    Please follow up your window fog problem, in the proper thread, if the solution works for you.
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    Don't assume anything when it comes to what was inspected. Bushing and sway bar links most differently would cause this problem. Make sure these things are inspected by a competent mechanic, not just a tire shop. While I like Discount Tire for taking care of my tire needs, they do not do anything mechanical. For that, I have to go elsewhere. Make sure that who you use for the inspection is properly trained and certified for this type of work.
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    You can rent or buy a fuel siphon kit for between 10-15 dollars. No experience but a quick Google search came up with a lot of options from various retailers.
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    I've got a dead Mercury Marquis that you can have. Premature engine failure. Come and get it. I replaced it with the Journey.
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    Well, that's it...I'm done. I enjoy the Journey, I like the ride, I like the layout, I like the way it runs. But, damn, if there is no threaded hole for a hook that will never be used, it's junk. I just hope I can pawn it off on some unsuspecting individual who deserves a POS Avenger.
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    This is in response to the original post but may be relevant to the second post. If the blend door, heater core, and thermostat have been ruled out or repaired AND you have flush and refilled the system but still have no heat, you may have an air bubble in the line or core. It is a common problem that can happen on any vehicle.
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    Download a copy of the Owner's Manual if you do not have one. You can find the PDF free online. Follow the recommendations of the manual or contact your dealer for accurate information.
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    Sounds like you already have a handle on the likely problem. Let us know if it works.
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    Welcome aboard. Nice looking Journey but, of coarse, I would think so as it is the same year and color scheme as mine. I have been very happy with mine and hope you are too.
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    from Michigan!
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    No experience but captain's chairs in the second row would be cool. You lose 1 sitting position but the remaining two would be very comfortable.
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    What he said. When my original battery died, at the ripe old age of two, the vehicle threw all kinds of codes and dash messages. The battery is the place to start. It has to be ruled out first. Good Luck
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    You do have a very short time to cancel any major sale and get your money back. Not sure it is still 72 hours, as mentioned above, but it used to be. Go to the seller now with that leverage in hand. Do not wait.
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    Be interested to hear a comparison between the Journey 6 speed trans and the one in the jeep. I test drove a jeep before buying the Journey. Don't remember if it was 8 or 9 speeds but it would take some getting used to. The 3.6 pulled it along just fine, unlike the 4 cylinder option.
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    As jkeaton says, you need to identify the fluid first. Smell is your best tool here. There are two basic fluid groups under the hood. Oil and water. Antifreeze/water will have a strong hot smell and a lot of humidity. Oil will smell like oil. Hopefully, you can determine that first. If you can determine how far down the smoke starts, and front or back, left or right, that helps too. Last, how is your temperature and oil gauge reading?
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