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Somewhere along the cable path the cable will pass thru a bracket with a notch in it. The cable peddle pulls the cable back into this notch. You will need to find it and manually pull it back into this notch. You can find videos online. In the long run, you will still have to ensure that the brake is fully released and has no extra friction on the brake drum/rotor. You need to remove the wheel and repair or replace the emergency brake cable. If you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself, get it in and done properly. If you can release it and are sure that the parking brake is free from the wheel, drive it in within town. If you are not sure, have it towed. It does not add that much to the bill at this point. Besides, if one side is bad the whole emergency brake system probably needs to be serviced.

You don't say how many miles are on the vehicle or whether these issues were diagnosed or if parts were changed shotgun. It makes a difference in whether to keep or replace. 10 years is getting up there but mileage and type of use is more important.

I have nothing concrete to offer but modern vehicles seem to be touchy on proper seal at the gas cap. Given it always happens after getting gas maybe it is related to the cap. Try a Google search and see if any suggestions come up.

This is an excellent, well-done video. Thank-you.

No bet. Confidence there will be no problems. I have made many 20 hour drives but not in the Journey. I would not hesitate. Cheese, crackers, summer sausage. Coffee, good coffee. Waffle House is a Southern trip tradition but I have had a very awesome breakfast at Huddle House. They are both common. Huntsville, Alabama - U.S. Space and Rocket Center. It's where they build, test, and train. It is a day trip. Wapakoneta, Ohio - Armstrong Air and Space Museum. - A few hours. Ruby Falls and Rock City - Chattanooga, TN. - Takes a few hours each. Lookout Mountain historic drive. - A couple of hours. If you are going in the near future watch the weather. I have sat on I-75 in November for a couple of hours on the ice in Kentucky. That was not fun. Good luck.

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I'm not sure how confident I would be in their on-site diagnosis. They should know what they are doing. IF they are correct, that should rule out the battery, alternator, and even the battery connections. When my battery was bad i could still move the shift lever. It is a common problem on modern vehicles for the steering lock to get stuck preventing it from starting or moving the shift lever. I have not had that on the Journey but on most other cars it may happen once or twice in a year. Try rocking the steering wheel back and forth and then attempting to start it again. Firmly but not hard just 2 or 3 times. Beyond that, you probably should have it towed. A mechanic can probably find the problem in a very short time.

The second set of Kumhos are finally gone. They had 35000 on them and were at the wear bars. I had been waiting for a sale on tires but circumstances demanded other actions. The Kumhos were on the back with a set of Yochamas on the front in almost new condition. As stated, the Kumhos were shot. We all have heard the advice to put the better tires on the back of your vehicle, even on a FWD. I can attest to that. I had to make a run in our recent 10" snow fall. While on a side, paved road, I eased around the curve. The back end did not stop easing around the curve and kept going. First, I'm going straight sideways toward the railroad tracks. Then, the backend turned me completely around so that I was going backwards. I came to a stop pretty quick once straight, eased onto the gas, and proceeded to head back in the other direction as if that was the plan all along. The cat in the back seat was not happy. Made the drop at the vet, went straight to the tire store, no dice today. Went back home and used the other car for the trip later. I had to wait two days to get in so I added about 200lbs of weight to the back end. That helped a lot more than I would have thought. I now have Yocohamas on all the way around. They were not my first choice and were full price each time but sometimes that is the way it works. They have not disappointed me for what they are, so far. I am glad to see the Kumhos gone. Those did disappoint in me in mild winter weather. I have never had a set of winter tires in my life but I am still considering it. The Journey would benefit from them but a decent set of All Season covers 90% of our SE MI winters.

Have you tried to jump start it? How was the battery checked if you can not drive it? Did you remove it and take it somewhere?

Mine had a bad cell at 2 years and 28000 miles. Jump started but dead again the next day. Lights and gauges all worked but doing all kinds of strange things. Dealer replaced it under warranty after two roadside assistance calls.

That is the size I intend to go too next purchase. I found that the same tires that I bought in the OEM size are more expensive. Tire store failed to suggest that when I bought them. It's on me but it was a rock and a hard place at the moment. I'll be more careful next time.

Go to the official Mopar website and create a free account. https://www.mopar.com/dodge/en-us.html Enter your VIN #. This will allow you to see any recalls on your vehicle as well as view service records. If any work has been performed at a proper dealership, under warranty or without, it will be reflected here. It allows you also to add service records done outside the dealer by yourself or a third party. You can also download the owner's manual if you don't have one. If your current issue has been previously serviced at a dealership it should show here. If the vehicle has any warranty coverage it will also show here. If anyone else, non-authorized, has worked on it, you have a problem. Start here and then talk to your local dealership to get a baseline history and diagnosis. It is a hard lesion learned but now you just need to make the right choice going forward. Good luck.

I too ignored the prejudiced opinions, did the research and extensive testing, and am happy with my 2016. I knew the documented problems going in. I have also had experience with the other manufacturers. I knew what to realistically expect. Welcome to the forum! May the ride be smooth!

Check all of your power connection also, including battery cables, alternator connections, and grounds. Make sure they are tight and corrosion free.

Could it be that the Dodge Journey is so trouble free that there has not been a need for a manual?

This is going to be pure speculation on my part as I don't have a problem here. One other common theme you mention is all the phones are Apple. Has there been a common software update lately from Apple? Have you tried an Android? Any reports on the internet about a software cliche recently? And just to rule it out, the key fob does interfer with the phone sometimes but you already know that.

I will agree with what the salesperson has told you. My Journey does this if you only try to roll down the back windows. My Chevy Impala does the same thing and so did the Ford Marquis that I had. It is something that I do not remember being a problem on older cars but I have experienced it across different brands over the last dozen years. Its irritating and disappointing but it is not a fault of the vehicle. It is, in my experience, a common problem. With the Journey, I use the auto climate control and have been quite happy, once I have learned it's idiosyncrasies.

What NavalLacrosse has mentioned has been my experience also. The battery in my 2016 went bad at only 2 years old. With a bad cell the car could be jumped and driven but it would not restart. The dash gave all kinds of errors and lights and I thought the worst also. The Journey, being the modern electronic marvel that it is exhibits all kinds of weird symptoms with a weak battery. It is not your father's Dodge. Have your battery tested at any auto parts store for free. A trusted mechanic may even test the battery for free. As for DodgeCares, I understand your frustration but to lash out at someone who offered help, and gave you the choice to take it, is not going to help you get your problem resolved. Check the battery first and go from there. Good luck.

The problem that the OP, and all of the symptoms, sounds exactly like a situation that I had with a Grand Marquis. The car blew the temp sensor out of the plastic manifold while on the freeway. I was within a mile of the Ford dealer and coasted in. Plastic intake replaced but misfire and overheating continued. Another shop changed coils. Overheating and pressure continued, along with a misfire. Before I was done, both shops had diagnosed the problem again. The dealer pressure tested the coolant system and determined that the radiator had a pin hole leak. This did not explain the excess pressure to me, nor the lack of a real leak so I declined replacement. The other shop did a leak down and compression check and ruled out the head and gasket. No exhaust gases either. The car continued to overhead and misfire after it warmed up but not before. I never found the problem and replaced the vehicle with the Journey. My suspicion was that a cracked or warped head, or a bad gasket, was allowing a pin sized leak only after the engine was warm. Once the vehicle warmed up, it would overhead and the pressure in the coolant system would build until the coolant was expelled from the radiator cap. Sorry I don't have a solution but only a guess. In my case, it made more sense to cut my losses, which were considerable at this point. Good luck.

If the battery was the original at 2014 it was not a bad idea to change it anyway. Checking the alternator correctly would be the next step. If the alternator and the battery are both good, but the battery is draining, you may have a parasitic draw. Plenty of threads on here about that kind of problem. Also go over ALL of your connections for corrosion, including grounds and at the fuse box.

The 3.6L was one of the deciding factors for settling on the Journey. It remains one of the things that I most like about it. It is smooth and quite during normal operation but has the power to move with authority when needed. The competition that I test drove had 4 cylinders with no 6 as an offering. The result was a rougher idle and noisier operation. The trade-off was better economy. The Journey 2.4L offers no such benefit. The real killer here is a 4 speed transmission that is years behind the competition. Other vehicles, including FCA offerings, are at 8-10 speeds now. I wonder if FCA, being basically foreign based, is moving to offer an electric version in the future? Don't know but glad I have the warranty on this one. I plan to drive it for years to come.

Makes me think that they are trying to push people toward the Durango, which has not been meeting sales expectations. There are still 2018 models on the lot. I agree, it's a shame. A 2.4L with a 4 speed? That does not even make sense to be the only offering in this day and age. I sure would not buy one with all of the competition out there now.

I ran across this video. There are often questions from forum residents about the MAP sensor. This video goes into nice detail about how it works and how it is affected by various conditions. Pt1 and Pt.2 amounts to about 40 minutes. This is a general instructional video and is not Journey specific.