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Little update..... Dodge has agreed to pay for the Kicker Hideaway along with installation from Best Buy (roughly $450). I'm having it put in on Thursday, then I'll bring Dodge the bill for them to reimburse me. I feel much better about this solution compared to them tearing the whole car apart to retro fit the premium system. Plus, I'm pretty confident I'll like this small hidden Kicker amp and sub better than what they would have installed from the factory. I'll post up a review for the Kicker Hideaway after it's installed. Should be a great option for anyone looking for a well balanced system, oppose to rattling mirrors and pissing off the guy next to you at a stop light with your bass! LOL.

Lube typically solves all problems, whether it be applied to a vehicle, house, wife, etc...it makes them all happy

Lube typically solves all problems, whether it be applied to a vehicle, house, wife, etc...it makes them all happy

Good review, we are in the same boat as you. 3 years and 85k miles later for us, still flawless performance. Only had one visit to the dealer for 3 TSB fixes: cylinder head swap, transmission flash, and fuel gauge fix. Never stepped foot in a dealer since then (do all my own maintenance too)! Love the vehicle too! And you can't get anything close to comparable for the same price new.

Lube typically solves all problems, whether it be applied to a vehicle, house, wife, etc...it makes them all happy

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I eventually ended up with vinyl wrapping the silver parts:

Sure it does. Counting might not be important in Alabama, but tell that to the cops when you get caught speeding in Canada.

It's really easy to run the power wire from the curt harness to the battery. I just ran it under the vehicle, zip tying it off in a few locations (under the driver side doors near the frame). Then just pull the wheel well cover and hook it up to the battery post. It's a lot faster to do that then take the vehicle to the dealer to get flashed!

Usually starts after the first kid comes along.
But could be similar to the "defrost button" , you have to keep pushing it to make go!

For the windows I always use a razor blade, held at 45deg angle or so. Just scrape all along every window. It doesn't scratch at all...like steel wool might.
For paint, I would use any old claybar and get to work...I use meguiars. But, I would let the new paint/clear coat cure for a few weeks before claybaring.

Lol, you think he's going to read all that jkeaton? He can barely post four words total!
On the flip side, can you make a requirement to read a post similar to yours before anyone new can post on the forum? That would be a way to force all the one post wonders to read something before being able to post their ridiculous rants or useless posts.

Well, you'll probably get the same TSB fix to the fuel module that doesn't really fix anything! Many of us had the TSB done, and still have the problem of only gassing up to 7/8 full.
I personally think it's a fuel gauge problem. I've ran the vehicle for ~30 miles after the low fuel light came on. Then gassed up 19 gallons of fuel (20.5 gallon tank). But the gauge still shows 7/8 full. I think we really are using the full gas tank, just the gauge is off...

Lol, you think he's going to read all that jkeaton? He can barely post four words total!
On the flip side, can you make a requirement to read a post similar to yours before anyone new can post on the forum? That would be a way to force all the one post wonders to read something before being able to post their ridiculous rants or useless posts.

That is still pretty sad mileage for brakes. I put on Callahan set from amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Callahan-Premium-Ceramic-Brake-CK002564/dp/B00E1SNKB8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428339837&sr=8-1&keywords=dodge+journey+brakes), like several others on here have. It's been almost 2 years and 50k miles later. Just checked them and the pads are all probably half way worn. So you can count these as 100k mile brakes hopefully! No noticeable lip on the rotor edge. Been more than pleased with the set, no warping, no screeching. Nice, quiet brakes that wear nice and slow. I would highly recommend them!
Plus it's hard to beat the price at under $200 for all 4 corners!

For the windows I always use a razor blade, held at 45deg angle or so. Just scrape all along every window. It doesn't scratch at all...like steel wool might.
For paint, I would use any old claybar and get to work...I use meguiars. But, I would let the new paint/clear coat cure for a few weeks before claybaring.

Lol, you think he's going to read all that jkeaton? He can barely post four words total!
On the flip side, can you make a requirement to read a post similar to yours before anyone new can post on the forum? That would be a way to force all the one post wonders to read something before being able to post their ridiculous rants or useless posts.

Lol, you think he's going to read all that jkeaton? He can barely post four words total!
On the flip side, can you make a requirement to read a post similar to yours before anyone new can post on the forum? That would be a way to force all the one post wonders to read something before being able to post their ridiculous rants or useless posts.

Welcome to the forum! If you want advice about how to fix your car, remember that you are the eyes and ears of your helpers. So, you need to be a good witness.

Here are some do’s and don’ts

Do record the year, transmission type, mileage and engine size of your vehicle, and any pertinent history of repairs.

Do provide as many details as you can about the problem.

Don’t ask, “does anybody know how to fix a Dodge?” don’t ask, “how do you fix brakes?” And most certainly don't put a vague 2 or 3 word sentence and expect to get any sort of meaningful responses. Vague questions/statements like that are a red flag that the person has no clue about auto repair, so don’t be surprised if you get simple and/or sarcastic answers back. If you show some evidence of your skill set, then those offering advice can better adjust the explanation to your knowledge level. And, there is less risk of walking somebody down a repair pathway that puts them in danger of causing more problems.

Don’t just say “ my car won’t start”. You need to be a better observer. Here’s an example.

I have a 2010 automatic transmission 3.5L with 50,000 miles that won’t start today. It’s never had any serious repair and it’s had no major maintenance before. Last night while I was driving the engine suddenly quit, so I coasted to a stop on the road, a block from my house. Dash lights and headlights stayed on until I turned the key off. That night I couldn’t restart it, so I walked home. This morning I stepped into the truck and I turned the key to on. Just after I turn the key to on, I hear the fuel pump motor come on for a couple of seconds. The lights on the dash come on, the headlights work normally. The fuel gauge reads 3/4 full. When I turn the key to start I hear the starter motor engage, and I hear and feel the crankshaft spin. I can see the serpentine belt moving when I try to start the vehicle. But it spins the motor at a faster than normal speed, with an unusually smooth whirring sound and no evidence of ignition.

The above history, presented in the kind of smooth and logical way that a mechanic would normally approach the problem, rings familiar bells and makes it much easier for others to help.

Unless you’re sure, don’t start the description with your diagnosis. For example, don’t start with the question “ how do I replace a thermostat” Rather, give the problem, the evidence, and only then discuss why you think you need a new thermostat. You might find that the white smoke out your exhaust that you didn’t mention is also related to the overheating radiator.

Do provide as many clues as you can. for example if the problem only happens in damp or cold weather, mention it.

Do consider making a video of the problem. Posting video on Youtube is free, easy, and fun. A short video of your problem can make a huge difference as to how much you’ll get out of your effort. And you’ll likely meet a lot of interesting friends along the way.

Finally, one more thing. Remember to keep your thread active, right to the point that the problem is solved and answered. Everybody who helps out on this forum wants to see how things ended up. If you ask a question on this forum, you owe those who try to help the courtesy of telling them what the solution was, even if you eventually had it fixed by a pro.

Good Luck!

Picked up a new 2015 R/T Saturday. Shopped online for a couple months and narrowed down some choices and finally decided on the Journey.
It's not as fast as the red car in front of it but it hauls much more

Why would you weld and cut the bumper when you could easily just bolt one on without any modification

Oh yeah, I absolutely love the mountain and outdoor scene. Amazingly beautiful out there.

Salt lake is okay to me...but I'm not a huge city person. Being 2 hours from Los Angeles the last 7 years, I never want to live in a major city. The smaller cities around Hill AFB are much more suitable for my liking! I don't think people can get any more rude than they are in California!
It is nice to go to the big city occasionally, and to be close to a major airport when needed.

I'm guessing the mountain region forum entails Idaho and Utah? Hard to tell with these silly subject lines.
I grew up in southeast Idaho, and was trying to find a job close to home. Well, Hill AFB was a good choice it seems.
Anybody living in Northern Utah, Hill AFB area? I'll be moving up there from southern California in a couple months. So excited to get the freak out of the Republic of Kalifornia!!!

Just installed new LED Morimoto fogs:

They look amazing and very bright. Apparently, HIRs are not the only option now to upgrade your fogs

Not the city, but the area. If you look close enough at the mountains. you can see the water line with how high the Lake once was.