Milous

I think the Journey needs to be re-styled to some degree and new improvements made for a model to come out in late 2015.

2016 models will launch in a couple of months (July 27th), no notable changes.

does anyone know when the re-design of the 2016 will be coming out?

whether it is the SRT or just the regular model? thx

Barring any delays, 2017 model year, launching in July 2016. SRT version 6 months after that, in January 2017.

I went with the Escort instead of the Valentine (didn't want a 90s technology detector, don't care about the useless arrows, and don't like false alarms). Also, soooo many nicer features on the Escort.

Mine sits on the left front of the dash, at the bottom of the A-pillar. I made an "L" shaped bracket out of a piece of thin metal. I attached the bracket to the bottom of the detector with velcro. The left side of the bracket slides down between the dash and the side of the A-pillar - it did not need to be fastened into place. I used a piece of the "soft" side of velcro strips on both sides of the downward side of the bracket, which helps to keep it firmly in position. I used 2 short pieces of round glue sticks underneath the right side of the bracket, cut to length to hold the detector level. What's nice is that I can easily remove the detector, it lifts right out in seconds, and put it back in place just as quick. Only a few inches of the cord is exposed, it fits down below the A-pillar and is routed behind the dash to the back of the power outlet in the console.

Don't know if things have improved, but years ago Coastaletech had one of the worst reputations in the business for customer service.

There was a Star Case bulletin released last April that addressed the rear seats issue ("2nd Row Seat is Hard to Move Fore/Aft"). The "fix" is to loosen the seat bolts and retighten them in a specified order and torque (and to confirm that the seat tracks are synchronized). Tried it on my '14 but didn't seem to help.

The original rotors for your vehicle are listed as p/n 4779712AA (sales code BRE, VIN filtered). These are the newer rotors (your build date is 7/05/12 which was near the end of the 2012 model year).

I would have thought the same but speaking to a few Ebay sellers , they confirm that there is a difference and the US models will not work on Aussie Delivered cars. There are several part numbers that I can find for the fobs with 3 or so Export models which makes it hard to narrow down which one is the correct one.

Thanks

Matt

The export FOB is p/n 68066351AG ($147 US list price). The transmitter key blank is p/n 68200221AA ($37.45 US list price). The valet key blank is p/n 68145592AA ($8.10 US list price).

Anyone had this done to their DJ?

Can't think of a better way to throw money away...

Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start (3.6L)

TSB # 07-002-15 January 07, 2015

http://www.wk2jeeps.com/tsb/tsb_wk2_0700215.pdf

Decoration. Really, that's all, no function at all other than making the engine look nice...

Noise reduction...

​Is it true that if a key fob was paired with a vehicle, it can't be erased and paired with another vehicle? Cause I have 1 and maybe even a 2nd one that I would want to sell.

Correct.

I am looking at leasing a 2015 DJ R/T AWD with the following features: Trailer Tow Prep Group, Rear Seat Video Group I, Navigation and Back-Up Camera Group, Power Express Open / Close Sunroof, and Second-Row Seat with 2 Child Boosters.

I believe the correct MSRP is $36,050. I think they should knock the price down to 33,900. Does that seem reasonable?

Current invoice for what you spec is $35,112 (including destination). Dealer holdback is about $1100, getting them down to cost (~$34,000) could be a bit of a challenge, unless there are any rebates that would come into play or if the vehicle has been sitting on the lot a long time.

Any 2011-2014 3.6L owners having idler pulley noise during cold startup?

If so, a TSB was issued earlier this month...

TSB NUMBER: 07-002-15

GROUP: Cooling

DATE: January 07, 2015

SUBJECT: Idler Pulley Noise During Cold Start

OVERVIEW: This bulletin involves replacing the idler pulley.

NOTE: This bulletin applies to vehicles built on or before September 01, 2014 equipped with 3.2L V6 24V VVT Engine (sales code EHB) or 3.6L V6 24V VVT Engine (sales code ERB)

SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe a loud high frequency noise that happens within 20 seconds of engine startup and lasts about 90 seconds intermittently during a cold engine start, approximately 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) and below.

PARTS REQUIRED: p/n 05281301AA Idler Pulley

The redesign is not until 2017 model year. 2016s will have minimal changes, launch is at the end of July.

Does anyone know how to disable the seatbelt chime on a 2014 Journey? Yes, I wear my seat belt. but sometimes when you have to take it off to adjust your seating on long drives and it starts chiming it is freaking annoying. I did it on a 2005 Caravan. Hoping these have the option to do it as well.

The following sequence of events must occur within sixty (60) seconds of the ignition switch being placed in the On position in order for the programming to be completed successfully.

1.With the ignition switch in any position except On or Start, buckle the driver side front seat belt.

2.Turn the ignition switch to the On position and wait for the seatbelt indicator reminder function to conclude (about six seconds).

3.Unbuckle and buckle the driver side front seat belt three or more times, ending with the belt buckled.

4.Turn the ignition switch to any position except On or Start to toggle the BeltAlert feature from its current setting (from active to inactive, or from inactive to active). A single chime tone will provide an audible confirmation that the programming sequence has been successfully completed

Regarding the part numbers... when a part # is superseded Chrysler advances the last digit (letter)...

Example:

05064993AF

05064993AG

05064993AH

05064993AI

In the above set, 05064993AI is the most current part #. If you are ordering through a dealer, the latest revision will usually come up, and depending on parts stock it may be the only choice offered. Typically, it's best to have the latest revision when possible.

Lower:

1SK601X9AD is for export models. For the U.S. market the part # is 1RK591X9AD.

The theft code started late 2012.

Theft codes atarted with the 2012 model year, and are also on 2011 model year radios that had a software update performed via TSB 08-048-11A.

I'd also go for a 2012 or 2011 to avoid the issue with security code.

The security codes started with the 2012 model year, and some late 2011 model year radios also have it. It's no big deal to get the code.

Personally, I would not go with anything other than a 2014 radio, I wouldn't want one built 4 or 5 years ago, too many changes/fixes/updates along the way.

One advantage with the 2014-up radios is that they are compatible with MTP (Media Transfer Protocol). Apple phones do not use MTP, but Android devices do (software 4.0 and above). Windows phones, and Blackberry OS 10 and above all use MTP. The radio software update for MTP will not work on 2013 and prior model year radios.

OK. Now I'm confused . . . . is it an RE5 or an RB5 that I need?

Happy New Year

Typo, fixed. RB5.

What is black top?

An optional appearance package for the SXT.

USA:

19X7.0 GLOSS BLACK ALUMINUM WHEELS (WPN)

225/55R19 BSW AS TOURING TIRES (TWV)

AIR COND ATC W/DUAL ZONE CONTROL (HAF)

ATC W/3 ZONE TEMP CONTROL (HAH)

BLACK HEADLAMP BEZELS (MFA)

BLACK SIDE ROOF RAILS (MW1)

GLOSS BLACK EXTERIOR MIRRORS (LE7)

GLOSS BLACK FASCIA APPLIQUE (MCH)

GLOSS BLACK GRILLE (MFS)

TOURING SUSPENSION (SDD)

Canada:

19X7-INCH GLOSS BLACK ALUMINUM WHLS. (WPN)

8.4-INCH TOUCHSCREEN (RFL)

A/C W/ TRI-ZONE AUTO. TEMP. CONTROL (HAH) - W/AGV

BLACK HEADLAMP ACCENTS (MFA)

BLACK ROOF RACK SYSTEM (MW1)

FRONT AND REAR AIMABLE LED LAMPS (LBR)

GLOSS BLACK EXTERIOR MIRRORS (LE7)

GLOSS BLACK FASCIA APPLIQUE (MCH)

GLOSS BLACK GRILLE (MFS)

HUMIDITY SENSOR (XXT)

ONE-YEAR SIRIUSXM SUBSCRIPTION (X9B)

P225/55R19 BSW A-S TOURING TIRES (TWV)

SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO (RSC)

TOURING SUSPENSION (SDD)

UCONNECT® 8.4 TOUCH MULTIMEDIA CNTR (RE2)

Mr. Milous;

Thanks for your PM yesterday.

With reference to Mcgusto82's post, I believe he was referring to the vehicle, rather than to the radio module.

I was, however under the impression that the module needs to be VIN matched to the vehicle . . . or is this dependent on what year vehicle the donor unit came from?

The security code is assigned/matched with an algorithm that is derived from the radio serial number, the radio part number and the VIN that the vehicle is going in to. For your 2014 vehicle you'll definitely want to use a 2014 RB5 radio.

Nothing to it.

I believe the theft code applies to the screen , not the radio module.

No dealer flash either. Should be a simple swap.

If u got sat radio, you're nav ready.

What's the price on that RE5 radio btw?

Security code is for the radio.

RE2 + sat radio is not "nav ready". Cannot add nav to RE2.

For the radiator, see attached.

2009_Journey_radiator_removal.pdf

See attached file.

2009_Journey_front_fascia_removal.pdf

They will most likely drop the journey from the Dodge lineup after 2015

No way. The 2016 models will launch in July 2015. A year later the all-new 2017 will launch, and an SRT version will come out the following model year (early release, ~January/February 2017).