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Was interesting reading through this. Near the start I was about to respond with I hope you've done the fluid and filters before taking anything apart on an automatic as fluid and filters often solves most problems. Basically when the filters blocked not enough fluid can get through to push the valves to engage the gears. Glad your sorted though :D

Hi jmz1, the fault code you mention relates to the brake light switch on the brake pedal. The switch usually has two circuits, one powers the brake lights and the other deactivates the cruise control if you hit the brake. It's common for half of the switch to break, I.e the brake lights still work but cruise function doesn't or vide versa. I would be changing that switch first as they are about £10. cruise control probably won't function if that broken. rossco

The short answer to the original post is YES. The cooling system only has a boiling point over 100oc if the system is pressurised. When the resovoir tank splits or the cap seal goes the system fails to pressurise and will boil over quickly ejecting its coolant out the leak/hole point. I'm a motor engineer you can trust me on this one. Also even a partially blocked rad or stuck thermostat will cause this but they are easy to check/detect. Rossco

Hi there, good to see another uk dodge driver here. I'm a motor mechanic and can probably help you out here. Everything you describe all goes together. Basically when your turbo overboosts it is putting your car into limp home mode which drastically reduces power and cuts boost. Restarting your engine is clearing the fault and the cars back out of limp mode. The first thing I would check if I was you is the turbo itself. When they wear out they can get a little loose and overboost easily. Take the big hose off the pressure side/outlet of the turbo and check to see how freely the turbo spins and if there is any play in the shaft. Also look for oil while your in there as if the seals go it causes a big mess. Check that first and come back. rossco

Hi there, I'm new to the forum so firstly hello to everyone :D I have a Dodge Journey in my hands at the moment I'm having trouble with and I'm hoping I can find some suggestions here... The vehicle is a journey 2.0 crd 2008 automatic, the problem is when the gas is pushed the engine rpm does not increase but it does run a bit rough and stutters when you do. I have so far run diagnostics with a decent machine but only found transmission codes which seem to be old, there were no engine codes at all. So my first action was to replace the gas pedal/apps with a known to work used one but this has made no difference it's reacts the same when pushing the gas. I have now removed the anti shudder valve or electronic throttle body if you like and cleaned it out but it appears to move freely and smoothly. Again no warning lights on and I'm pretty sure no brake lights. Any help suggestions much appreciated. rossco