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Unplugged drain and all is well.

Some dummy bent the cabin filter upon installation and that allowed junk to fly by and clog the drain.

Odd thing the other day. While turning left it sounded exactly like water in the blower housing.

Upon closer inspection I can see that somehow water from the AC is getting into the blower housing and dripping out below it.

Is there a drain hole somewhere that may be plugged?

2011 Dodge Journey

1 hour ago, lmoore1436 said:

Yeah, this is normal for the DJ... Whenever I start mine (since brand new) it has a loud whine from the steering pump warming up. Usually goes away within 10 seconds. Nothing to worry about unless it doesn't go away at all. Most FCA vehicles fitted with the pentastar have a steering pump whine, all the DJs that I test drove before I picked mine had the same sound. 

Thank you for the reply, you set me at ease. My cynical state of mind gets the best of me at times

I hope it lasts a long time because research shows me it will be a PITA to replace.

Mom has a 2011 Journey.

For about 6-8 seconds on a cold start (not as in winter cold start, like sitting all night) there will be a whine and then it goes away. Not a high pitch whine (it's not like a v-belt whine). Maybe I'll record it.

My initial thought was power steering pump and after a little research I was almost sure that was the case.

She purchased this car from a dealer and she had it back so they could do some minor things like touching up paint chips, detailing etc (for a 2011 this thing looks like it just came off the floor, amazing care the previous owner took).

The mechanic told her the noise was the water pump and that it was completely normal and like this on all these 6 cylinder engines. This is the kind of bullshit that floors me. Mechanics telling women lies just to get them out the door without fixing things that they would have to pay for.

I've been working on cars my whole life and I can usually spot bullshit a mile away. Am I wrong? Do these particular Journey engines have this sound at startup?

Have keyless entry/start at the moment.

Would like to add remote start.

Needs to be as plug and play as possible. Minor wiring is okay. Very minor. Prefer oem key fobs.

Something like this would be great but I have a 2011.

Anyone with experience willing to point me in the right direction?