RAV

Thanks for the request for an update. The bulbs are still going strong and look neat - nice modern light blue tint. (I would install HIDs in the headlights to match but that is not in my plan) The bulbs need to slightly trimmed for the tabs to properly work - no big deal - just take your time. Brightness - though not spectacular - is about on par with the previous bulbs (that don't do such a great job). These bulbs are more for making the car extra visible on the road. ( I find silver cars to be somewhat prone to be overlooked on the road and lights on - all the time - is a great safety addition)

Now have my third fog light to replace. When the last 2 burned out, and I had to pay $40+ for each bulb, I saved the sockets in order to construct some LED conversion bulbs with the materials. Yesterday I found these LED fog lights on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/PSX24W-Light-Replacement-Bulbs-White/dp/B006FYI5WU/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1335954329&sr=1-1 $22 for a pair - $28 shipped. I'll advise the group on how they work out.

Just an update to all here on this situation. After having the WIN module recall performed, this problem appears to have been corrected. The performance of the new locking mechanism is more deliberate (firmer) but the key removal situation apprears to be corrected by default (mechanism replacement). I was surprised that 'Chris' (posted above) watches this board for Chrysler and he was quite pro-active with this situation - Thanks. We also took advantage of the brake system offer (extending the warranty due to the previous issues with short brake component life) which addressed the warped rotors that had developed. Enjoying the Journey as we approach 36,000 miles and two years.

If anyone can provide a copy of the STAR tech bulletin - mentioned above - let me know. I'm bringing the car in again and the problem persists. Thanks

Just replaced my rear signal/brake bulb - 3157K - yesterday (this location uses the clear bulb - there is also amber). I've got 28,000 miles on the vehicle. SLIGHT CONCERN/WARNING - I noticed that the socket was quite burnt/discolored. Much more than I would expect for a bulb with so little use. Upon reinstalling the new bulb, I used some dielectric grease on the contacts to improve/maintain good contact. This looks like a potential problem down the road. We'll have to keep an eye on this.

My kids are older - 14 - and when you drop them off, they can't unlock their doors without the driver consciously unlocking the doors (after the auto lock).

We're annoyed by the performance of the rear door locks. Even though the child locks are disabled, the rear doors do not unlock when the interior handles are pulled. We even reviewed this with the dealer when we were in for a recall yesterday. The only way to unlock the rear doors is when the driver/passenger unlock the doors with the switch up front. The manual states that you need to manually pull up the buttons if you are in the rear seats. This is a pain and I'm considering buying longer lock pins/buttons next time I'm at the auto parts store. Anyone else have a comment on this. Sure wish that the doors would unlock when you pulled the handle. Would have been nice to have electronic unlock buttons in the rear seat area.

Took the car in for the the ORC module recall. Asked the dealer to look at the FOB release issue. They asked for both key fobs. They professed no knowledge of any STAR tech bulletin. Of course - they could not duplicate the problem. They gave my wife some BS details about keeping her foot on the brake when removing the key. The tech said she could not replace any part without seeing a symptom as all part had to be returned to Chrysler for evaluation. We'll see what happens as the problem gets worse and we come out of warranty. At least the issue is listed on our service invoice for further discussion/negotiations. Hope you are luckier than we were.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703300904576178423642327988.html Associated Press Chrysler Group LLC is recalling about 250,000 vehicles to fix potential engine stalling. The Auburn Hills, Mich., company says it will recall 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans and 2010 Dodge Journey crossovers in the wake of reports that the ignition key could move while driving and cause the engine to shut off. Chrysler says if the engine shuts off while driving, it could increase the risk of a crash. The vehicles were built between August 2009 and June 2010. The auto company told the government it had received 32 customer complaints and was aware of two rear-end crashes. The recall is expected to begin in April. Separately, Mazda Motor Corp. said it is recalling more than 50,000 Mazda6 cars from the 2009-2010 model years in the United States and an additional 15,000 vehicles in Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico after discovering spider webs in the car's vents. Dealers had identified 20 cases in which yellow sac spider webs were found in the vents, a spokesman said. It was unclear why they were crawling into the Mazda6 rather than other vehicles. Owners will be notified by mid-March and told to take their vehicles to dealers for inspection and repairs.

Careful, we do some things with seating at work and all of our stuff is run thru DOT testing processes to validate we don't create any problems.

Post some pictures when you can.

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately H16 looks like a 45 watt bulb. I think the 9009 is the same wattage. Take a look at my last post in this thread: You can not use a higher wattage bulb in these plastic lenses with the smaller wires. I'm not finding any better deals. Before I buy this bulb, I'm going to meter out the socket to make sure power is getting there. Wonder if this is covered under warranty. The car is 15 months old.

One of my fog lights is out on the Journey. Manual shows bulb is PSX24W. Dealer part number is L000PSX24W. BULB COST IS $45.70 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew a dealer only part would be expensive but this is ridiculous. Any options for getting this online? My searches have come up empty. Thanks, RAV

I'm keeping an eye on the problem. What is a WIN module and what does it do? The car is 13 month old - not sure if this is still under warranty but I think it is 3 years or 36,000 miles.

We have started to have an infrequent problem where the key FOB is not being released when we turn off the ignition. Happened a few times for the wife and once for me. Last time car was on level ground with wheels straight. Park lever clearly in park. Key would not release. Turning the key on, starting, moving into drive, and stopping again allowed the key to release. When the key properly releases, you can hear a click at the dash. In other vehicles, this is usually a problem with the park cable linkage not being properly adjusted. Any thoughts?