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Nothing tragically wrong, but sometimes when I disarm my DJ, the windshield wipers jump up a little. Over the course of a day of numerous arm/disarm cycles, the wipers can be significantly up the windshield. A quick cycle will bring them back to their resting position. But why do they jump like that?

I feel like I'm being a whiner after looking at several pages of back up camera threads. I have a 2009 DJ and it has all the stock equipment (no nav) including the back up camera, which works. All of the time. My only issue with it, aside from the terrible radio screen placement for viewing it, is that after eleven years of UV torture, it doesn't look as crisp and clear as it once did. My questions; has anybody located a video on replacing it? Can I use an aftermarket camera for this? Where are the connection points for this camera? Any links would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks! It didn't even occur to me to look for them elsewhere.

And a follow up: It finally happened last week! I got the recall service done with a new key receiver (or whatever it's called) and two new fobiks. FYI, they reuse the actual key from the old fobiks. In my case I only had one, so while I now have two fobiks, I only have one key. It did take two+ hours to do a job estimated to take one hour. The end result was a much stiffer ignition switch, as expected. Like someone said above, it doesn't necessarily "fix" the issue, it just sets the goal post further away. I'll keep the excess weight off of the key chain. Oh and I did have them check on software options for turning on the DRLs, but apparently it's not even an option for my model and/or year.

First off, that last line was intended with tongue firmly planted in cheek. This being the internet and you not knowing me from Adam, I guess I couldn't expect you to know that. I should have put a smiley in there for you. Sorry. Secondly, I have been inconvenienced. Having stopped by several times and made more phone calls than I should have had to make to take care of a problem that is not of my making and has cost me my time, which is valuable anytime it's used, more so when I have to call during regular business hours. Thirdly, yes I have had the reason for the recall actually occur about four months before the recall, after which I removed all but two keys from that ring, like any reasonably intelligent person would have, and have not experienced the issue since. But since they're not calling it a "minor inconvenience recall", but rather a "safety recall", I don't find it at all unreasonable to expect it to be done in a timely manner.

I'm looking into a different dealer, but I thought I'd follow through with this dealer and gave them a call. After being put on hold more than a few times, I was finally told that I am "now number 8, no, wait... number 7" on the list to have this work done. Odd. I was something like number 4 back on June 8 when I put the request in! Maybe I can get them to activate the DRL for the inconvenience. (Edit- Emoticon added for clarity)

Thanks, I do feel better! Removing extra keys was the first thing I did. I just get really, really irratated with poor customer service. The whole "we've got your money, go pound sand" attitude rubs me the wrong way. i didn't think of trying a different dealer. I like to think that MY dealer would be there for me, hoping that when I go to get a new car in a couple of years, that they would be looking for my return business. I guess if they're good with one and done, then so be it. Thanks for the space to vent!

I presume that if it's important enough for you to send out recall notices, then it should be taken serious. So why the hell does Dodge make me constantly beg for them to actually perform the work? I called the day I got the notice in the mail. No parts? Put me on the list. It should be a couple of weeks? Please call me in couple of weeks and let me know when I can schedule an appointment. Still no parts? Just frigging call me and tell me something!!! This months and months of no parts and no calls is really pissing me off. It's a frigging safety recall. Are you hoping that the key will shut off again and I get killed in an accident so you won't have do anything about it? Ugghh!

I travel a lot and sometimes in areas without terrestrial or phone service. I have a lifetime subscription on an aftermarket stereo in an older vehicle, It's getting harder to find older head units that will use the satellite box. I usually let the service expire in the Journey over the winter if I'm not going to be driving it and then take advantage of the six months for $20 offer they bombard you with in the spring.

Did it once today. Immeadiately moved the shifter and it started right up. I'm still not calling it solved though. When it's not in park or neutral I shouldn't hear a starter like click at all, should I?

Thanks for the suggestions. No corrosion around the battery, jump start or distribution box. Haven't check other points like starter or straps, if there are any. Haven't tried anything to do with the transmission, but will check next time it happens.

My DJ has 111,000 miles on it. Recently had the original battery go belly up. That's fun to change! Anyway it would occasionally not start and shortly after that it became a little more frequent. The electronics all fire up and if I had to describe it, I would say that it sounds like the starter throws out but does not turn. Electronics, click, nothing, electronics. What is the expected life span of the started on that engine? R/T FWD.

Thought I'd follow this up. For some reason it's back. I can say the name of the channel and it listens for a little while longer and jumps to the requested station like it used to. Two possible things that changed that may have had something to do with it. Other than the VR name issue (still recognized numbers) Sirius worked fine. One day, not too long ago, it locked up and wasn't producing audio although it would manually change to various stations. Turned off the car for several minutes and got Sirius reception back, although I didn't think to try the VR. Today, it is having trouble starting from what appears to be a failing battery. Bad battery, 100+ heat, air conditioning on high constantly, etc I'm sure is resulting in some low voltage conditions until it starts. I'll replace the battery on Friday after I put the tester on OBS link. But as far as the situation with the VR goes, does that ring any bells with anybody? Did I accidentally reset something? Should I install a battery interupt switch in the engine bay so I can reset as needed? Mostly kidding about that last part. Just wanted to see if this info helped anybody else.

Took it to the dealer today. They ran the VIN and couldn't find anything. Big waste of an hour. They suggested I bring it back and leave it with them. Could you post that TSB for me? Maybe if I have it in hand, they'll "find" it magically.

I always though it was an IR reciever for the rear entertainment systems remote control.

But it was working just perfectly! What changed? What's different?

So everything was working just fine with my Infotainment system. I left it in the garage for several weeks and drove another car during the heavier snows. I took it out for a short trip out of town and found that I'm having a problem with the VR. It's working it will recognize some things. But when I'm listening to Sirius it only recognizes number and not the station names as it did before. For instance if I request "80's on 8" it will go to channel 88. If I request "Watercolors" it will respond with "unrecognized command. "Channel 64" will get me channel 64. I'm sure this must have been covered before, but I couldn't find it in a search. Any ideas or fixes? Thanks!

I just ran across this problem. I didn't know it could be unlearned either! Thanks for the info. I love this forum! Added: Worked like a charm!

Mine is a full on "klunk" sound and feel in varying degrees.

I ge this as well, although not consistently. I thought a brief pause in neutral was stopping the problem, but it still does it sometimes, but not everytime. Curious to know what it is as well and if I should be concerned.

I've got a 2010 R/T. I was wondering what was behind the panel where the rear AC controls would go if I had rear air. Is there sufficient depth to mount some indication LEDs? Is that panel easily replaceable to go back to stock when needed? I'm also curious about the bank of switches above it that control heated seats, emergency flashers, AC and traction control. There are two blank spots where switches could be added. What options were designed to occupy those spots? Can I get these switches for adding my own accessories? Does anyone have the part name and number for the panel/hood for the navigation radio at the top of the mid stack? I'm thinking of two things here. I'd like to install an aftermarket GPS in this location in a semi-permanent way so that it's hard wired, but would like to use the factory enclosure. The other thought would be to install factory GPS in that location while mainting the original REN radio below. Any thoughts on either scenario? Had the damn thing less than two months and I'm already trying to do stuff to it!

I believe this is the glass cleaner being referred to: http://www.spraywayinc.com/content/glass-cleaner And she's right, it is an amazing cleaner that I've used on glass and stainless. I've also used it occasionally on plastics and upholstry when I really need to clean stubborn dirt. But onecrazy is also correct in that it does contain alcohol. And even "perfume grade alcohol", whatever that is, will probably not be good over the long term. The same company also makes a product made for the purpose that would be a better bet: http://www.spraywayinc.com/content/vinyl-leather-cleaner

I just recently purchased a used 2010 Dodge Journey R/T, 3.5 FWD and I really like it. As with everything I get, I read reviews on this and many other sites and weighed the pros and cons. A few observations after thirty days of owning it: I'd read numerous complaints about the seats and I kind of agree. One review described them as leather covered church pews. I don't think they're that bad, but Dodge could have really upped the aesthetics by putting a more form fitting seat. A little more of racing style could have done a lot for the interior. Frankly, as bad as it is, I'm not much of a seatbelt wearer. I feel like I need to strap in with these seats to keep from sliding around on corners. It's kept me from defeating the seatbelt chime, which is probably a good thing anyway. The gas milage thingy is a little optomistic. When I fill up, it seems to think I'm going to get around 419 miles out of a tank of gas. I routinely reset the Trip A counter and usually get around 329 miles per tank. Still, the estimated miles per gallon function tends to keep me aware of how I'm driving. I'd read quite often that the brakes were a major issue with this vehicle. Going in I was/am prepared to replace pads and rotors with premium components. Drilled, slotted, etc. But it occurred to me that while it may be a frequent issue, it is not exactly a global issue. What are the driving habits that contribute to the lack of longevity with these particular brake components? This one is small. Literally. The top center storage compartment where I believe the navigation screen goes, which I don't have, is missing one of the little rubber support nubbins that the lid rests on. I went to Dodge and the only thing the could do for me was sell me a whole new compartment for $400! That's not going to happen! Anybody know where I can get those things? I wish it had day time running lights. I'm trying to get it back into the dealers to see if they can activate this and other things through the dealer connect thing. The doors are a little plastic-y especially when listening to bass heavy music. I'm thinking a little creative dynamating can help the situation. Anybody here had any experience working with the door panels? Now before anybody gets the idea that I don't like my Journey, rest assured I really do! I bought this one because it had almost everything I would have done aftermarket already built in. Touchscreen, video, satellite radio, HDD, back up camera, iPod, etc. I'm still on the fence about the navigation, as it didn't come with it. But there are options and if I can create a mounting bracket in the top storage compartment to hold an aftermarket Garmen, I think I'll be fine! I was able to work in some brake work and an alignment with the purchase and it the previous one owner took amazing care of it. It even passed the french fry and glitter test. It looks brand new, except for the swirls left by a medicore cut and buff someone put on it. I'm looking forward to reading everything you guys and girls have to say about your Journey's and have enjoyed everything I've read so far. i hope I can contribute even small percentage of what I hope to learn here!