mechanical-idiot

Hey, just a quick little update... Ended up changing out the hose, upon inspection found that there was a small tear from where the clamp held down the hose. I guess wear and tear over time. Bought a genuine hose from mopar and came with a new clamp. Process was pretty easy. No more leak. 
 
Thanks
 

DRL can no longer be added. Chrysler removed the code

I purchased the part at the dealer.  I had a mechanic install it at a garage.  It was a 3 hour job.  There are lots of online videos about how to install one.  Basically it is the same procedure for all vehicles.
 
I got a 2 year warranty on the part.  It is not worth buying a used one at a salvage yard.  I could have saved some $, but would have spent it again on labour if the second hand one screwed up.
 
mechanical-idiot

Time to get acquainted with your local service manager at the dealer.  Fred is right.  Don't waste your time, because you are going to end up at the dealer in the end.
 
My original answer was not sarcasm.  You have two separate issues with the vehicle.  Likely coincidental, but I could be wrong since they run on one belt.
 
GET IT TO THE DEALER!  They are trained to diagnose and fix it properly.
 
mechanical-idiot

You got a great deal.  Glad that it all worked out for you.
 
Our Traction Control Light was on, but we did not fair as lucky as you.  We were hoping for a wheel speed sensor problem (cheap, easy fix) but it turned out to be the Steering Angle Sensor.  About 20 times as much $ to fix it.  Just our luck.
 
While it was in the shop (local garage, not the dealer) , some dummy put the Hands Free Module fuse back in without inquiring why it was missing in the first place.  We had it pulled because it was messed up and draining the battery.  So, it killed another new battery.  They denied having put it in.  So, how the hell did a fuse suddenly get put back into the fuse box under the dash?  Thank God that I decided to check it.  I almost had it towed into the dealer because I thought it might be another drain that had to be found.  That would have been an expensive fuse.  I am so pissed off about some idiot finding a fuse missing from the box and replacing it without even asking the customer.  Common sense would tell you to ask the customer why the goddam thing was missing in the first place.  Common sense would also tell you to inform the customer about everything that you did to the vehicle.  Don't get me started........
 
mechanical-idiot
 
 
 
 

You got a great deal.  Glad that it all worked out for you.
 
Our Traction Control Light was on, but we did not fair as lucky as you.  We were hoping for a wheel speed sensor problem (cheap, easy fix) but it turned out to be the Steering Angle Sensor.  About 20 times as much $ to fix it.  Just our luck.
 
While it was in the shop (local garage, not the dealer) , some dummy put the Hands Free Module fuse back in without inquiring why it was missing in the first place.  We had it pulled because it was messed up and draining the battery.  So, it killed another new battery.  They denied having put it in.  So, how the hell did a fuse suddenly get put back into the fuse box under the dash?  Thank God that I decided to check it.  I almost had it towed into the dealer because I thought it might be another drain that had to be found.  That would have been an expensive fuse.  I am so pissed off about some idiot finding a fuse missing from the box and replacing it without even asking the customer.  Common sense would tell you to ask the customer why the goddam thing was missing in the first place.  Common sense would also tell you to inform the customer about everything that you did to the vehicle.  Don't get me started........
 
mechanical-idiot
 
 
 
 

You got a great deal.  Glad that it all worked out for you.
 
Our Traction Control Light was on, but we did not fair as lucky as you.  We were hoping for a wheel speed sensor problem (cheap, easy fix) but it turned out to be the Steering Angle Sensor.  About 20 times as much $ to fix it.  Just our luck.
 
While it was in the shop (local garage, not the dealer) , some dummy put the Hands Free Module fuse back in without inquiring why it was missing in the first place.  We had it pulled because it was messed up and draining the battery.  So, it killed another new battery.  They denied having put it in.  So, how the hell did a fuse suddenly get put back into the fuse box under the dash?  Thank God that I decided to check it.  I almost had it towed into the dealer because I thought it might be another drain that had to be found.  That would have been an expensive fuse.  I am so pissed off about some idiot finding a fuse missing from the box and replacing it without even asking the customer.  Common sense would tell you to ask the customer why the goddam thing was missing in the first place.  Common sense would also tell you to inform the customer about everything that you did to the vehicle.  Don't get me started........
 
mechanical-idiot
 
 
 
 

started getting the abs and traction light coming on intermediately last week so when it stayed on finally i took it to the local part store to see what was causing it, and they said our scanners  only can check the check engine light, so they weren't  no help so I got on google and figured it was a wheel speed sensor but no way to see which one it was and to buy a scanner to check it they are real expensive for the ones that check the abs, so I looked online for the cost of the speed senors and the fronts are about $ 20-30 and the  rear seem to be a bit higher, so thought oh hell i have the max warranty no need to try to fix it myself so made an appointment for it to be looked at on 5 -22 Thursday at 8 am. so took it it in today at lunchtime on Wednesday to drop it off, also asked them how much to change the plugs and do a coolant flush and service and they said about $370 for both so at 92 k i said do it, by the time i got home they were calling saying the right front speed sensor was bad and the part was $29. and $29 to install it which was cheaper than my 100 deductible so i said do it, then they called me back at 4 pm and said the journey is all finished and the total cost was $351.83 for the plugs and coolant flush and fixing the speed sensor, man i couldn't be happier with my local dodge dealership i couldn't have got it done any cheaper at any local garage for that price...and to make it even better when i was looking at the dealership web site last nite a offer popped up and said print off the offer and and take a vehicle for a test drive and get a $50 amazon gift card so i printed it off and after picking my journey up i walked over to the new car area and my salesperson who iv always dealt with said hey David you here to pick up your gift card i guess i looked confused and he laughed and said the sectary had told him that i had printed the offer and was coming in today to have service work done on my journey ,and he told her to have it ready and she asked him which  vehicle did i want to drive and he said, I told her to pick one as when David is ready to buy a new car he will come in to me and buy it so in less than 5 minutes of catching up i am out of their with my $ 50. gift card being sent to my email account. so that made my trip to the stealership even better.... LOL

SO, got the DJ back today (finally). 
 
Replaced 3 AC lines going to rear condenser, evac, leak die, refilled AC system, snowing in the car on the ride home.
Flashed HVAC control. Compressor stays off when display is off.
 
found loose connection at Hands Free Module-will use and see, speaking and understanding English 
 
replaced 3 motor mounts
replaced oil dipstick
 
checked for stored codes, etc to explain low mpg.  Couldn’t find anything, but on the way home hit 24 mpg on the highway with the ac on, so we’ll watch that too.  If it stays crappy, bring it back for more involved diagnostics-no new deductible
 
topped off coolant-could not find leak.  If I lose any coolant bring it back, no new deductible 
 
TOTAL out the door cost for repairs: $146 dollars (dip stick wasn’t covered under either warranty, bummer)
 
I LOVE Fields CDJR in Glenview, IL.

Time to get acquainted with your local service manager at the dealer.  Fred is right.  Don't waste your time, because you are going to end up at the dealer in the end.
 
My original answer was not sarcasm.  You have two separate issues with the vehicle.  Likely coincidental, but I could be wrong since they run on one belt.
 
GET IT TO THE DEALER!  They are trained to diagnose and fix it properly.
 
mechanical-idiot

Time to get acquainted with your local service manager at the dealer.  Fred is right.  Don't waste your time, because you are going to end up at the dealer in the end.
 
My original answer was not sarcasm.  You have two separate issues with the vehicle.  Likely coincidental, but I could be wrong since they run on one belt.
 
GET IT TO THE DEALER!  They are trained to diagnose and fix it properly.
 
mechanical-idiot

The power steering has NOTHING to do with the water pump.  Changing the water pump is a complex procedure.  You do realize it’s an internal pump right?  From the sounds of your posts you are not up to this task.  Take it to the dealer.

If you call the service department at the dealer, they should be able to tell you.  If they don't, call another dealer.
 
mechanical-idiot

If you call the service department at the dealer, they should be able to tell you.  If they don't, call another dealer.
 
mechanical-idiot

Likely two unrelated coincidental problems.
 

Google search...
 
 

From the manual:
 
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clearance. Follow these recommendations to guard against
damage.
Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as recommended by the traction device manufacturer. Install on Front Tires Only. Due to limited clearance, P225/65R17 tire with a Security Chain Company (SCC) Super Z6 low profile traction device or equivalent is recommended. Do not exceed 30 MPH. 

Here’s what it looks like. I can do a complete 360 with it. 

probally a new wiper motor time

Could be this Owlgirl:
 
Possibly the Viscous unit needs replacement if it is an AWD.
 
Good luck with it.  You can get it done cheaper by a mechanic, but I would buy the part at the dealer if I were you.  You could get a used one at a salvage yard.
 
I would't buy one on ebay.
 
Please get back to us to let us know if this reslvled your issue.
 
Please don't be a one post ghost.
 
mechanical-idiot
 

part store or dealership should be able to provide all that. good luck

Not as difficult as some make it out to be. Sure it’s not as easy as if it were in the engine compartment, but it’s not rocket science. 

Copper core plugs wear out faster. Exceeding the limit will risk mileage decrease and possible engine running issues. I think I went to 35k before I changed mine and they looked fine. You can experiment and see how long you can mke the original plugs last. I think someone on here went to like 80k on the OEM plugs and the gap was about 1/2"...lol
 
Change them every 30k and use OEM plugs. The engine runs best on copper core OEM plugs. It takes maybe 30 minutes to change them. Better safe than sorry. 

Most modern cars now are using Iridium plugs which have a longer life span. The 3.6L uses them. The 2.4L uses copper core so has a change interval same as cars of the past. Compared to the 3.6, the plugs are easy to change.
 
You can try a more expensive plug. No harm but the cost.

Your gas mileage will likely decrease.
 
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