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2015 Dodge journey se 2.4L not starting at all


Brook

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The first issue I had with my Dodge Journey was back in August 2025. I wound up having to replace the alternator. After the alternator replacement my battery had low voltage. I kept having to jump the battery every morning to be able to start the car. Recently I’ve been having a misfire in my Cylinder 3 and a low battery voltage code. I replaced the spark plugs and the coil pack. It fixed the misfire code, but it still had low voltage. Wednesday night I jumped the car as usual and it started; I ran some errands. In the morning when my wife jumped the car it didn’t start. I replaced the battery and the starter and it’s still not starting; There was a rapid 3 clicks sound coming from the fuse box area when attempting to start. My Dashboard flickers a bit but eventually dies. Can anyone offer some advice on getting this car started?
I spoke to someone at Dodge and they think it might be an electrical issue. I want to hear if anyone has had any similar issues before I continue investing more money in this car. I’ve only had it for a year.
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5 hours ago, Brook said:
The first issue I had with my Dodge Journey was back in August 2025. I wound up having to replace the alternator. After the alternator replacement my battery had low voltage. I kept having to jump the battery every morning to be able to start the car. Recently I’ve been having a misfire in my Cylinder 3 and a low battery voltage code. I replaced the spark plugs and the coil pack. It fixed the misfire code, but it still had low voltage. Wednesday night I jumped the car as usual and it started; I ran some errands. In the morning when my wife jumped the car it didn’t start. I replaced the battery and the starter and it’s still not starting; There was a rapid 3 clicks sound coming from the fuse box area when attempting to start. My Dashboard flickers a bit but eventually dies. Can anyone offer some advice on getting this car started?
I spoke to someone at Dodge and they think it might be an electrical issue. I want to hear if anyone has had any similar issues before I continue investing more money in this car. I’ve only had it for a year.

update got a p0600 code , online says pcm issue....

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The electrical system is a major weak point on the Journey.

 

Read these 2 threads linked below, regarding the Journey's electrical system.

 

Read through the entire thread carefullyYou need to go over these basic checks.

 

Concerning the low voltage issue.

 

I will post information on your code, when I get a chance.

 

Battery 

 

https://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/topic/18210-electrical-system-fyi-battery/

 

 

Ground system 

 

https://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/topic/18374-electrical-system-fyi-ground-system/

 

 

 

 

 

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Dodge journey service information.

 

 

P0600 serial communication link.

 

-PCM detects internal failure.

 

-Check PCM connectors and grounds.

 

Clear codes if it returns, 

Replace PCM.

 

This is the battery negative ground on the right large cable.

 

The PCM grounds through one of the 2 small studs.

 

Check these and clean.

 

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