samanthalynn98 Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 I just got a used 2009 journey SXT Sport and recently I got a new battery not knowing it was just bad terminals that needed to be changed out, they're connected pretty tight but I lost all power to it today, worst part is it's under my wheel well any ideas what could be happening?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 did it run or start after putting in the new battery also you say you replaced the battery terminals did you use the correct one with the battery temp connector on it? who did the work you or a mechanic? you need to take the battery and have it checked to make sure it is still good and yes we ALL know where the battery is, good luck larryl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 2009 how are the ground connections? They are important also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted May 15 Report Share Posted May 15 (edited) Ignore battery temp sensor comment, the 2009-10 didn’t have this, the newer ones have a bms system with a current sensor on negative terminal. Yeah like laryl is saying. Grounds are important because current/ power has to flow some where. No ground can be as bad as no power feed. Both the front struts under hood have multiple grounds held in place with small bolts. In the salt belt these grounds can get corroded and dirty. You can soak with penetrating oil first, then remove each of these grounds. Scotch brite or sand each connection until shiny again. Some people even remove body paint to bare metal at small contact points. Then a light film of dielectric grease is needed on all cleaned surfaces. Not much, just a film. No worry about shocks or arcing, these are ground connections. Also after battery new terminals are tightened. Always grab each one with a gloved hand and try and see if they will twist or move. If so they aren’t tight enough; torque until they can’t be easily moved. Edited May 15 by John/Horace samanthalynn98 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samanthalynn98 Posted June 1 Author Report Share Posted June 1 Thanks it was my ground wire not connected right it was loose but then after that we found out my alternator was going out so that was changed too, it was one thing after another but I knew what I signed up for when I bought it larryl, John/Horace and 2late4u 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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