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Since you live in the Great Lakes region, you probably should get a battery with the highest cold cranking amps that you can. I would recommend that you get group size 86 which is about 590 CCA. You bought group size 25 which is only 525 CCA. The battery is not hard to change, it is just a bit of a pain in the arse. Youtube has videos on it. It is not rocket appliances! LOL! mechanical-idiot

Or, just don't take any advice at all and let it be. Then buy one of these emblems from Ebay and put it right below the Journey emblem on the back of the vehicle: https://www.ebay.com/itm/REDNECK-EDITION-PAIR-CAR-EMBLEMS-Chrome-Metal-Badges-suit-CHEVY-SILVERADO-NEW/400885638670?hash=item5d56a5660e:g:MAUAAOSwAYtWM9Wc LOL! I am being facetious! Take 2late4u's advice and get it looked at. The dealer obviously couldn't find the problem. It does not mean that a problem does not exist. I will guarantee you that you do have a problem and it is probably the viscous unit. Good luck with it and please keep us posted. mechanical-idiot

I hate CR as much as the president does. I really do. They really really suck. They truly do. It's tremendous that you people realize that they are pushing fake news. It really is. They are such a bunch of losers. They really are. I heard that a lot of Mexicans are working there. They should be working in the Chrysler plant in Amexico building Journeys. They really should. This forum will make the Journey's reputation great again. It really will. We have no secrets here on this forum. We really don't, and we are going to prove it to the American people. The Mexicans at CR can push their fake news, but they will have to push it over the wall. They really will. I hear that Putin drives a Journey. Isn't that amazing? It really is. It's tremendous. Nobody drives the Honda Pilot in Russia. They really don't. The Pilot is getting fat. It really is. It is such a fat loser. I am not a Honda racist. Nothing could be further from the truth. I just think they are losers. They really are. CR - It's really great, it's wonderful, it's amazing to drive the Journey. It really is. mechanical-idiot

Always change the filter as well. For best results use the proper Mopar filter straight from the dealer. Don't use anything else. I let the dealer do the dirty work for me. mechanical-idiot

That is a normal price for this type of repair. Five and a half hours for labor is high. My guy did mine in less than 3 hours. Your guy must be a bit slow. Some dealerships like to have their mechanics "busy" . Glad it now works for you. It is not fun having problems like this, but when you own a vehicle (any vehicle) shit happens. Best of luck with it. Keep us posted. This forum is a free educational institution for the Dodge Journey. I have learned so much from the people here. Use it as a source of information as often as you can. Thank you for your follow up with this topic. It is so nice to see people report back on what fixed their vehicle, as it ultimately helps other in the long run. mechanical-idiot

CR can kiss my ass. They are so off the mark with so much of their testing, that they have come to represent the "go away from guys" when I am seeking information about products. I refuse to pay them money to read their biased, incorrect, unreliable reviews. The best source of information about the DJ is right here in front of us. mechanical-idiot

Your viscous unit is F****d up. You can put all the vents and seals in that you want, but until you replace the viscous unit (which is probably your main problem), it will always make noise when turning. Don't band aid it with vents etc. Fix the problem. mechanical-idiot

You might want to get a set of rotors as well, just in case they are in need of replacement. You can always save them for the next time, or take them back if you don't need them. That way if you change them in the evening or on the weekend, you are not up shit creek without a paddle (or without brakes in this case). mechanical-idiot

When the dealer mechanic checks the codes, he or she should be able to tell you if the cluster is the next possible suspect (providing that the BCM is not the culprit). You can get them to diagnose the problem, you don't have to get them to fix it. You just pay for the diagnosis. Most of them are good to help and give some advice. They know the vehicle and they have seen most of the problems before. The codes will tell them and you what is wrong. Get a printout of the codes. Best of luck mechanical-idiot

After the battery check, get your codes checked. That should tell you if the BCM is bad. Dealer for that one. Best of luck. mechanical-idiot

We have our car rust checked every year, so we don't have to worry about the battery shelf, since it is coated for us. If we didn't get it done, I would buy a can of Rust Check and coat the damn thing myself. I have a can of it that I spray on the hinges etc. Love that stuff. mechanical-idiot

As jkeaton said, it might be time for a tune up. If over 100,000 miles, get your spark plugs changed (if they have not been changed before). If it is a 6 cylinder, go with the iridium plugs, preferably mopar plugs. And - take the advice from the boys above and check the brakes. Best of luck. mechanical-idiot

If they vibrate on the back, then it is a broken belt or an imbalanced rim/tire. mechanical-idiot

You could run it thru the firewall into the dash and hook up a toggle switch there. Or, you could get it fixed correctly. I would choose option B. Good luck mechanical-idiot

If the code for the BCM is coming up, it is likely trying to tell you that it should be replaced. Check a salvage yard for a used one. mechanical-idiot

I guess Carlos got what he was looking for. Another one post ghost. mechanical-idiot

Time to visit your local auto wrecker. mechanical-idiot

Your HFM module (blue tooth) could be draining it. Common problem. Pull fuse 131 under the dash on the passenger side. Charge it. If it does not go dead, then that is your problem. mechanical-idiot

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Your battery is probably dead or very low. The Service AWD message will come up if the battery is low. Charge it, then try starting it. You might have a bad battery that needs replacing, or you have a draw. mechanical-idiot

David, that makes sense. The software would be different for each manufacturer. Thanks for pointing that out. mechanical-idiot

Broken wire(s) Abs Sensors Abs module/pump I'm just guessing. In any event, the only way to truly identify the problem is to have the codes checked. Some auto parts stores will do a diagnostic check for free. Call around. This won't fix your problem, but at least it will give you some peace of mind knowing what is wrong. This is not something you will likely be able to fix yourself. If you can't get anyone to diagnose the problem, it is time to visit your friendly neighbourhood Dodge dealer. Best of luck Mechanical-idiot

Tire pressure/bad tires/one new tire of a different brand? Wheel alignment Brake problems Bad tie rods or ball joints just guessing As 2late4u said, get it checked out immediately. It is abnormal and dangerous. mechanical-idiot

Your steering angle sensor is bad. Get a code reading. C0051-49 code Binds up rear end, causing tire to skip. 600 bucks or so for the part and 3 hours labor to install. Good luck.