We have now gotten to the root of what caused the original glitching. it was a broken battery cable. That was replaced in fixed. but now the system is still not communicating with the instrument cluster, the radio, the AC controls and remote start is not working.
I'm getting this trouble code:
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0147 on a Dodge Journey means the car's computer has "Lost Communication with Gateway 'B'". In Chrysler and Dodge vehicles, this "gateway" function is typically built directly into the radio/infotainment and HVAC control unit, meaning the main computer can no longer "talk" to your radio or central dash interface.
Does anyone know how to fix it?
I have worked on it for several hours to no avail. and a mechanic has worked on it for 4 hours and cannot figure it out either.
Does anybody know how to recreate the handshake between the computer and the can bus that you throw the stereo HVAC remote start etc. I have tried all of the solutions I've seen thus far online. if any of you have solved this problem please let me know. thanks in advance for your time.