alex519 Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 I recently brought a 2012 Dodge Journey SXT and when I try to use the remote start it honks once and doesn't work I stood closer to the door to inspect the message of why this keeps happening and it stated that the hood was opened I replaced the sensor that looks like a little button behind the passenger light and that didn't work, I also unplugged the negative terminal for 45 minutes and still nothing can someone help me out here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 After switch change is it still saying hood open. ? The switch sends a signal saying hood is closed for circuit to function. You would need a wiring diagram to follow where the wires go. Could be some component that is defective, relay etc or just a corroded connection some where. Was it working when bought it or are you just finding this now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, John/Horace said: After switch change is it still saying hood open. ? The switch sends a signal saying hood is closed for circuit to function. You would need a wiring diagram to follow where the wires go. Could be some component that is defective, relay etc or just a corroded connection some where. Was it working when bought it or are you just finding this now. just finding now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Just now, alex519 said: just finding now I really would like to use this do you know whats the most common reason for this occuring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 No not really. Was it a used switch.? Could make up jumper wire for plug and try it without hood switch. Could be a damaged wire, follow it in the harness. Some times doing work under the hood wiring can get damaged. https://parts.motorcitychrysler.ca/a/Dodge_2011_Journey-SXT-Sport-Utility-36L-Pentastar-V6-FLEX-AT-FWD/_56655_6036868/ELECTRICAL-COMPONENTS/TK09192.html OhareFred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 Just now, John/Horace said: No not really. Was it a used switch.? Could make up jumper wire for plug and try it without hood switch. Could be a damaged wire, follow it in the harness. Some times doing work under the hood wiring can get damaged. https://parts.motorcitychrysler.ca/a/Dodge_2011_Journey-SXT-Sport-Utility-36L-Pentastar-V6-FLEX-AT-FWD/_56655_6036868/ELECTRICAL-COMPONENTS/TK09192.html I took it off my other dodge journey that works fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Locosiete said: Sounds like not too crazy of a fix. Luckily didn't have to chase wires. Where should I start with chasing wires 2late4u and OhareFred 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Locosiete said: Sounds like not too crazy of a fix. Luckily didn't have to chase wires. O I dont have to chase wires you meant sorry smh lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 28 minutes ago, Locosiete said: Think i misread that you took part off another one and it fixed it. Otherwise start at hood switch pin and follow it. What i do is just visually inspect first. If no obvious broken wires then using light tester or a multi meter and check wire every foot or so until you either get signal or loose. Then you can narrow it down to where connection is bad. I'd recommend looking up wiring diagram. It's weird though because it doesn't say that my hoods open ONLY when I am trying to remote start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 55 minutes ago, Locosiete said: That is weird! Just to make sure is it the factory remote start or a aftermarket one? Factory remote start this is the message for anyone else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2021 On 5/3/2021 at 1:11 PM, Locosiete said: I'm almost certain that regardless if the switch was bad or missing it doesn't give any error or messages under normal driving or starting operations. Pretty sure it is only there for purpose of alarm or remote start. I would take connection off and check to see if it has a connection using a light tester. It is a ground so if you see connection at switch plug then I would change pin switch. If no connection then start following connection as mentioned before. What's the pay that senses the hoods closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/7/2021 at 10:53 AM, Locosiete said: Well if that is your hood pin i would say that is very much broken! Not to nitpick but the connection comes off. Just have to press in the blue tabs. Otherwise you now need to splice in connector. I don't recommend it but you can bypass switch and connect the 2 wires together if you don't want to have a hood pin installed. That is not very safe tho because someone could accidentally activate remote start while you are working on car. But your safety and safety of others is on you. Could also just add sticker under hood saying vehicle is equipped with remote start. This way if you ever take it to a shop they know. Otherwise part if not very expensive to replace. tried connecting the two wires that doesnt work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 Just now, Locosiete said: Have you been able to confirm wires with a multimeter or a light tester? I have neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Locosiete said: You can buy a light tester for a couple dollars. You can get a simple one at harborfreight for example if you have one near you. Otherwise can buy at any parts store, Walmart etc. Here is link to one if it helps. https://www.harborfreight.com/6-12-volt-circuit-tester-4288.html Your the man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 I tried connecting the wires that didn't work but I'm going to get a replacement piece and put the wires together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex519 Posted May 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 I need to get sometime to get that light thing ypu mentioned can you find one for me at wal mart online I don't have a harbor freight near me OhareFred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted May 13, 2021 Report Share Posted May 13, 2021 Since you started another thread on the same exact thing, ,this one is locked. OhareFred 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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