Dodgedaddybug Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Once the dodge is cold, ready to start up again, putting it in drive, I have to drive 30 to 50 yards, so the transaxle warning light is on until a slight shifting noise and then the transmission shifts up in gearing and I can finally step on the gas with no other issues. If I don't accelerate quickly from a cold start, there's no other noises or grinding. What could be the problem with this Journey? 2017 V6 AWD CROSSROAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 what is the mileage on your journey and any maintenance you have done on it would be helpful,,,,, have you had it scanned with a high quality scanners to check for codes Dodgedaddybug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Welcome to the site. Transaxle warning light ; is that traction control symbol or check engine light on dash. Flashing ? Dodgedaddybug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgedaddybug Posted February 23 Author Report Share Posted February 23 Good morning, thanks for the welcoming. No maintenance issues past, oil changes regular, transmission oil change at 90k 98k on it currently. Solid runner with pep in it. Brakes, battery and tires only. No obd hookup, was thinking of stopping by the auto shop to get a read. AWD Indicator on, center display. The journey stays in 1st gear, you have to wait for the symbol to go out and you feel a slight thud when it engages. Then it stays functioning. Doesn't stop functioning until you shut the vehicle off. No matter how short the time of the dodge is off, it has to go back to waiting, usually 200ft drive, then your good until it's off. What else can I offer? Appreciate you gentlemen taking the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean H Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 (edited) Get the codes read by a shop with bi-directional scanner. Edited February 23 by Dean H 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 Sounds like the awd is engaging itself right when wheels are engaged. It's a really simple birg warner system that cannot be turned on independently. I believe if slippage is detected an electric solenoid on rear diff actuates the awd coupling to transfer power; it is only functional up to 55 mph. Turning off traction control before you come out of park might prevent the awd falsely engaging. Could be an abs sensor triggering it. So code reading needed. Only way to temporarily disable awd is to unplug the power plug on the side of rear diff;but you will have a permanent dash light afterwards. And no functioning awd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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