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redtomatoman

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  1. Hi.  Has anyone replaced the HFM using their maximum care warranty?  When I read the policy, it's significantly vague to me.  I had a situation where my phone would not connect via Bluetooth.   I did a battery "reset".  That seems to have restored functionality for the time being.   Just wondering if it's worth a 2 hour drive to the nearest dodge service center if it stops working again.  

     

    Peace.

  2. Welcome...  I still really enjoy my 2011.  88,000+ miles.  I had to replace the transmission,  but that was covered by my lifetime warranty.  For the most part, it still drives like the day I brought it home.  Still gets 25mpg at high elevation with a speed limit of 75mph.  Taking it on a road trip tomorrow.   Had to choose between my 2011 DJ or my 2019 Tacoma.   No contest,  the Tacoma barely gets 21mpg on the highways here!  Enjoy.

     

    Peace.

  3. Not sure what the OP is trying to say,  but he picks cars based upon forum congeniality?!?  Obviously the OP has no idea what he is talking about.  I direct anyone who wants to see real jackassery to Tacoma World.  Douchey...

     

    Maybe the OP should sell his DJ and buy a used Buick LaSabre.  I'm sure the grammies and grampies there would be great forum company.  He could also join their bridge group...

     

    Peace.  

  4. My understanding is that those vehicle's oil-o-mometers are mostly marketing.  A memory of overall driving conditions + miles is much better, imo.  Don't exceed 6 months or 5,000 miles.  If you've set your cruise control for 95 mph a couple of times, go sooner based upon your gut.  Very scientific...

     

    Good luck.

  5. My wife drives a compass trailhawk.   Good little car, but the 2.4 leaves something to be desired.   At least it has a 4x4 transmission and lots of bells and whistles.   The DJ 3.6 is a great crossover that should be improved.  Call it the crossroad and upgrade the design if they don't want to continue the journey name...  Dodge getting out of the crossover business could be a costly mistake.   Sedans are dying and muscle cars are a nitch market.  I love my DJ, but I'd never drive a hemi powered minivan ( aka Durango).  Killing the neon was a mistake, imo. Will killing the DJ be a mistake?  I think so.  We'll see...  

     

    Peace.

  6. I think the junky responses are due to the fact that it could be anything.  It's probably internal, and it may be something or nothing to worry about.   Isolate the tick as suggested.  Lifters can often tick.  Maybe an oil change is in order.  If you're really worried,  a real mechanic's opinion is what you need.  

     

    Peace. 

  7. My understanding is that the thermostat stuck open is not a problem.  The thermostat being closed helps the engine warm up and then will open to allow coolant to flow.  There must be a temperature senson that triggers the radiator fan.  I honestly don't know if the radiator fan is electric.  I assume it is based upon your observations.  If I was attempting to solve this problem, I'd start by researching a coolant temperature sensor.   A quick google search got me this...

     

     

  8. My 2011 locking system acted strange today and I'm wondering if anyone knows what happened...

    Went surfing and locked the FOB in my DJ using the procedure outlined in the owner's manual.   Opened the DJ with the manual key and disarmed the alarm using the FOB in the car.  Drove to my hotel, unloaded, and hit the lock button on my FOB.  The horn barked and I walked away.   When I came back to drive the car,  only the driver's door was locked.  Pressing the unlock on the FOB unlocked the driver's door.  Thereafter the FOB would only lock the driver's door and the other doors remained unlocked.  I messed around with it for few minutes and this behavior continued.  I auto started the car and that worked.  I entered the vehicle after auto start and shut off the motor.  I tried the driver door lock button on the armrest and it would only operate the driver's door lock.  None of the other 3 door cylinders moved.  I drove the DJ a short distance and when I parked the locks all worked normally.   I have driven a total of two times since this weirdness and it seems to be working normally.  

    Does anyone know what happened?

     

    Peace.

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