Journeyman425

Durango is a viable alternate as well. Like the Journey, it has three rows of seats but it is several inches longer than the Journey so there may be room for your stuff in the tailgate with all the seats up. LIke Lobitz stated, you can fold one side down and still keep a seat open for the baby. The best overall vehicle for seating and storage, though, is the Grand Caravan / T&C, hands-down. They really do it all.

Welcome to the forum and to the world of Journeys. Nice car, you will love it if you don't already. Post pics!

Ray - I tried the VOTS system again tonight with a VIN and name of a customer who has a Jeep on order from us and it came back with this message: "Dear customer, the VOTS website is undergoing some remodeling and is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience, if you have an inquiry about your order please contact your dealer directly. We appreciate your business and thank you for your patience as we work around the clock to improve our services." So...with that, I checked your status again thru DealerConnect and you are still D1, but it also still shows a projected date of 10/28 to have your Journey loaded on a railcar out of Toluca, which tells me that you'll probably be built this weekend, maybe Friday. I'll post as soon as that updates.

STAR Case Contact the STAR Center for assistance if no solution is found Chrysler Group LLC Version 3 Case Number: S1308000070 Release Date: 02/28/2013 Symptom/Vehicle Issue: Auto Headlamp Request, Vehicle Is Not Equipped With LMG Sales Code Discussion: Owner would like to add auto headlamps to a vehicle that does not have the option. Required components: auto headlamp switch, twilight sun sensor (harness take out with connector is secured in the steering column area, needs routing to the center dash), addition of the LMG sales code to activate. Perform a vehicle restoration to complete

Looks good to me, JK. I'm getting a lot of requests to add sales codes to newer (2014+) vehicles and it no longer can be done. Maybe raising some awareness will cut down on some of these inquiries. I'm always willing to help but in this case I'm no longer able to do so. If they continue then maybe moving to main forum would be wise. Thanks!

I was surprised to see LMK omitted from your database. I thought maybe yours was a late 2013 build but it was built in 2/13 - earlier than mine. Either your vehicle configuration does not support DRL or Chrysler has recently removed the ability for the dealers to add LMK retroactive to earlier models. I doubt that to be true because I enabled them for a member here just two weeks ago on a 2012. Sorry! But yes, your dealership was honest with you.

They added a sales code - LMN - but the one needed for DRL in the US market is LMK, which does not exist in your VIN database. Sorry that I'm unable to help you. Your dealer did indeed try to make them work.

The site that I use is proprietary to Chrysler dealers. You will have to use the VOTS system to check your status. Unfortunately, it is not as detailed but at least you can follow it on your own. I've been checking your status almost daily. I think one of our members here sent you a link to the VOTS site from the Jeep webpage . I tried it and it worked.

As an added benefit, the backup camera aims right down on the hitch ball, which makes hitching your trailer a quick one-person operation. I get the ball right under the camper in one, maybe two shots.

Should be a warranty matter - give your dealership a call to schedule an appointment to have it replaced.

I paced like an expectant father!

Thanks! I love the color. So does my wife. It's highly subjective, though - there are many who can't stand it. It may be for that reason that we drive the only Copper Pearl Journey in our area. We have a Copper Journey AVP in stock at my dealership and I'm quite surprised that it hasn't sold yet. The sticker price is about 20K on it, and with all the rebates it costs about the same as a good used car. For a family looking for a good, roomy, stylish car with a respectable level of standard equipment, it's hard to beat. My store ordered that particular car for the local hospital's fundraising raffle. The lady in charge of the raffle committee saw my wife at the school bus stop in our Journey, loved the car and the color, and decided that is what should be raffled off this year. The winner of the raffle opted for the cash prize instead. So...the car remains unsold! Until then, we have the only one in town in this color!

Still in D1 status. I suspect it'll get built sometime late next week or next weekend - they have a tentative schedule for loading it onto a truck on the 28th of this month.

The low battery voltage code is common after a dead battery. The Autostick code P0957 is likely a glitch related to the battery condition, especially if all transmission functions are normal. Is your battery original? If so, replace it - after five years and a complete drain, it is done. When you disconnect the battery to replace it, all the codes will then be erased.

I stand corrected - just came back from a short drive and the switch is indeed illuminated when the headlamps are on. 2013 Crew.

No sales code available for me to add after 2013 - see earlier posts in this thread. I double-checked yours anyway.

Congrats and welcome - very nice car!

I *don't* think so - but my wife now has the car at work and won't be home with it until the morning. The window switches yes, but I think the only illumination in the mirror switch is when the left or right button is depressed, then an amber light illuminates to confirm that the side you chose has been activated. After a few seconds the light times out.

Many salespeople do not know their respective lineups very well, sometimes not at all. The turnover rate for auto salespeople is very high. It's often hard to find the same person that sold you the car when it's time to trade for a new one. Small-town stores generally fare better in this respect but somtimes cannot offer the exact same number on the exact same car from a bigger store. Does the dealership you visited have a Journey in stock that you are interested in? Either way, consider re-visiting them near the end of the month with an offer of what you are willing to pay for the model of your choice based on your research. If they need another sale or two to hit their sales goal for the month, they will find a way to make you a deal. Once that sales number is reached (it is determined by Chrysler), there is factory-to-dealer cash retrocative to all the cars sold for that given month. Your sale could be the one that allows them to reach that goal. The pencils get surprisingly sharp in those scenarios.

There is also this STAR case which discusses aftermarket accessory installations and how they can affect your vehicle. This document would not apply if your vehicle is stock or uses genuine Mopar Accessories which fully integrate into the vehicle's wiring architecture. I'm posting it for everyone's knowledge and information: STAR Case This document does not authorize warranty repairs. This communication documents a record of past experiences. STAR Center Online does not provide any conclusions about what is wrong with the vehicle. Rather, it captures all previous cases known that appear to be similar or related to the vehicle symptom / condition. Case Number: S1308000232 Release Date: 07/31/2014 Symptom/Vehicle Issue Battery Drain, Multiple DTC’s, Aftermarket Installation, Conditions, And Causes Discussion: Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle's electronic systems to optimize the performance and operation. Any aftermarket accessory installations altering the operation of the current circuit functions including load shedding power sources should be considered and installed only by trained personnel. Aftermarket installations affecting our systems have involved, routing of wiring along with the connections to direct power sources, connections to load shedding power sources and grounding locations. Some documented symptoms created from these installations have been, battery drain, navigation system and cluster continuous boot up, erratic warning lamp illumination and potential multiple modules setting no communication DTC’s. These are some of the conditions that have been attributed to aftermarket installations. Review any suspect conditions combined with a potential aftermarket installation to define the appropriate repair action. In some cases identifying if the vehicle is going into a bus sleep state, vehicle off minimal IOD and remaining in that state as expected, can help identify any add on component issues. Verification could be done through IOD monitoring for power up and down cycles showing higher then expected ignition off draw. Also monitor ground and power side spikes of unwanted voltage. Some Examples : - Aftermarket alarm systems o These could potentially be wired in to some lighting system within the vehicle which could have enough draw to cause load shed mitigation - Aftermarket lighting systems o Examples: Off-road lighting (typically found on JK), interior lighting enhancements, or high power front headlamps. These could potentially be wired in to some lighting system (s), including ignition and ground circuits within the vehicle. Remove after market equipment to check for a change with the involved power supply circuits and grounds. - Aftermarket audio systems o Examples: Radios, Amplifiers, DVD Players And Screens o These could have enough draw to cause load shed mitigation (probably on a different circuit)

Found a STAR case today - this is something that should be checked while at the shop if it has not been already: STAR Case This document does not authorize warranty repairs. This communication documents a record of past experiences. STAR Center Online does not provide any conclusions about what is wrong with the vehicle. Rather, it captures all previous cases known that appear to be similar or related to the vehicle symptom / condition. Case Number: S1408000148 Release Date: 06/25/2014 Symptom/Vehicle Issue: Intermittent No Start, Battery Drained Diagnosis: Intermittently the vehicle will not start because the battery has been drained. IOD (Ignition Off Draw) has jumped above the acceptable level of 35ma. Repair Procedure: Check the vehicle for IOD draw while applying pressure at the glove door at the area of the contact switch. If the draw changes, adjust or add the required shim pad to allow full switch contact to complete. Use NVH kit contact pads by size required or individual parts 05109628AA, 68073904AA. Switch contact bumper on glove box door. Verification: Review for excessive IOD draw to complete.

Chrysler's DealerConnect site is down, so I can't check for any service bulletins or STAR cases which might help shed some light on your situation. Sounds to me like something in the car is "waking up" intermittently without any input from you, causing the battery to drain. When DealerConnect comes back up tomorrow, I'll do some more investigating for you.

Don't go by what Sirius says - I have dealt with them numerous times and more often than not they are far from accurate, shall we say. Yes it is possible your radio has been changed but let your dealer determine that to be the case.

There were several radio flashes that year. I checked the TSB's and none of them specifically mention this issue, but a flash may solve the problem regardless. Your dealer can plug into the car and see what applies, if any. If there are fault codes, then a diagnostic trace procedure will ensue based on the code(s) present. Keep us posted!

I really love the car. I have said this numerous times in this forum - I did not expect to like it as much as I do. I've owned a 300M for 14 years and always thought that car would be a tough act to follow (I still drive it). But this car comes very close in overall driving dynamics, and in some areas exceeds it. The steering is quick and and very accurate. The brakes are very powerful and the pedal feel is right on. The build quality is excellent and and I've only had one problem with the car so far. It now has 26,700 miles. It is library quiet inside. But really, the best thing about it overall is that it's a perfect fit for my family. We always have enough room and there's so much useful and thoughtful storage. We're very comfortable in it and it feels very safe.