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If you don't know where the battery is in a Journey you shouldn't have bought it.. Just kidding like 2late said there can be lots of problems crop up with a bad or weak battery Good luck

so how old is the battery???? if over 3 yrs old you probally need a new one,,you could have the battery load checked at your local part store. they can also check the alternator as well to make sure it is putting out the correct current to the battery..Most of the electronics wont work correctly with a low charged battery,,,also if you had read your manual it would have showed you where you can check your battery or jump it using the 2 locations on the drivers side firewall one is covered with a red cover to indicate the positive side of the battery current... also make sure when replacing the battery you use the correct  size and group number and also make sure the clamps are clean and tight after the install,we get a lot of folks that come here for info and help  and then later on find out they had a loose connection at the battery.....Welcome to the group as well

My 2017 Journey SXT developed a issue over the weekend. I drove home Friday with no problems. I didn't drive anywhere Saturday. Sunday morning the car wouldn't start. At first it said the key fob wasn't detected. That went away but nothing else - still no start. I popped the hood thinking I needs to jump it off, but I heard the clicking of relays going on and off, repeatedly.  I couldn't get it to start. After church the battery was dead. I took it out to charge it (Kudos to the engineers who thought going through the wheel-well is a good place the put the battery!). I was able to get it started, but now the backup camera, climate control, and heated seats and steering wheel don't work. The screen is there, but nothing happens when I tap a button, and nothing happens when I turn up the fan. Radio and bluetooth still work.

Welcome to the forum.   You can lift the vehicle 1.5" - 2" using spacer-based lift kits without needing to replace major suspension components like struts, control arms, or CV axles.

My question is now high can I lift my 2017 Journey SXT before I have to change the suspension?

WOW!      A very detailed write up and good pic's also. You certainly did some "deep diving" homework to pull this "mod" off.       This would probably also work for the 4.3" screened models with longer wires and module placement in a different location due to the storage bin of the trim panel of the 4.3" version.          A trip to the salvage yard could help lower the cost for the module, if one wants to go thru the agony of removing one at the growing popularity of U pull it / pick a part salvage yards.I got one for free thru my friend to get the HFM/phone working on our '13sxt (4.3"), but I had to pull it.       MANY people really do like the feature of having hands free phone in cars today! I guess $$ off for vehicle sales price to have people buy the FCA models by NOT having it as a STANDARD feature across all DJ trims and other models.     I may need to investigate this further and see if your way will work on my '14 Grand Caravan wheelchair van with its base radio.        

EDIT: You may encounter an issue with the Hands-Free Modules where they do not connect to your car when you start it. To fix this, first turn the car to ACC for a few seconds and then start the car. If that doesn't work, set the car to ACC until the radio boots up, then off, then start the car.

I put a small log book in all my vehicles; track oil changes and all maint work with milage. Can be useful for trouble shooting wear related items.   Must be nice to have all that parking space; although I have a garage to work in, total spots are limited.  Subdivision house last few yrs, so no access to backyard for trailers. That's why I've kept pick up for hauling stuff. Sure noticing the gas prices right now; truck is thirsty.       

Interesting vehicle repair clip.  Like most internet postings the comments are close to stand up comedy. I believe the right answer is curtain airbag wiring, don't work in the area with vehicle battery hooked up.     https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1KytBQEK4X/

Lol nahh, the caddy takes most my $$ lol