Howitzer

Well I guess it's working now so all's good.

I started it up this afternoon and it appears to be functioning correctly. Does it have to learn/calibrate itself after a power disruption?

2012 Dodge Journey R/T 3.6 L AWD I have just replaced both the battery and alternator, now I can't seem to switch heater air flow from defrost to dash vents to floor vents. I only get defrost (windshield) air flow... what's going on here? Hitting the mode selection does nothing, I just get defrost mode, nothing else. Any ideas what's the issue here?

How would you do so?

I bought both a new battery and alternator. I'm going to put in the new battery first to see if charging by the old alternator resumes. If the old alternator doesn't charge, I'm thinking I might install the new alternator as well. Crappy thing is I could install $400 in parts and not fix anything. What to do... I did charge the old battery for about 6 hours maybe it will recover.

I'm having the same issue too... any resolution?

My 2012 Dodge Journey R/T 3.6L is having charging issues and has about 11 volts measured at the alternator "B" post. The local parts store measured the alternator as not charging very well. I removed the alternator and took it to another alternator shop, they say the alternator measured 14.4v on the bench test. I'm not sure what to do. The parts store measured the battery and said it is good but needs a charge.

I called a mechanic I know and he says his shop would run the wheels in gear while the vehicle is up on the hoist. They put their hand on the coil spring of each front wheel to test for vibration. He said I could put the vehicle on four jacks stands and do the same thing. He says that a long handled screwdriver put on the hub (handle to the ear) will find the bad wheel bearing (while running in gear at slow speed).

Our Journey is AWD so it will differ somewhat in wheel bearings from the FWD. I sure hope I don't have to change out all four wheel bearings.

We have open spoked rims so I might be able to see the brake dust shield, hopefully its an easy fix.

We jacked up each front wheel and turned the wheels (shifter in neutral) - both wheels seemed to turn the same without any noticeable grinding. When we tried moving each wheel by holding the tire at 12 and 6 o'clock (and at 3 and nine o'clock), we couldn't notice any wear in the wheel hub. So I'm still puzzled where this howling sound is coming from... ???

The noise appears to be intermittent but it doesn't appear to happen only when turning.

Yeah I'm thinking it's a bad wheel bearing too...

Hi! I have a 2012 Dodge Journey R/T that has a howling noise in what sounds like the front drive train (it is noticeable when decelerating from road speed to slower speeds). The noise reminds me of when as kids we put hockey cards in the spokes of our bikes. Any ideas what it could be? Wheel bearing? Seal?

No, it was a different number that the seller said will work in my vehicle. It didn't work, I sent it back and they refunded the purchase. Still waiting to be paid for my return shipping (as promised).

I contacted Motorcity and they asked for my VIN. Wait and see...

Yes, I believe the dealer used the VIN. Funny thing is the 68222278AA number according to motorcity doesn't fit my 2012 Dodge Journey R/T. I wonder if the *******79AA would work just fine, it is a lot cheaper for some reason...

I'm puzzled what is the correct part number... the local dealership says its 68222278AA, yet the above website says it's 68222279AA. ???

Yeah I agree it was a gamble.

Yes, very expensive... $900-$1000 new at the dealer.

I tried it again. The pin is only for aligning in the case.

Yeah good point. It's worth a shot before I send it back.

I bought a used telematics module off eBay (supposedly for my 2012 Dodge Journey), installed it but it didn't rectify my no connection issue. I didn't mount it in place, could this be the reason it still doesn't connect? There is an "integral locating pin" on the mounting case, should I have mounted the module before testing it? I just left it hanging by the connectors while I tested if it connected or not. See item #1 in attached photo. What does this "Intergral Locating Pin" do? Does this pin close a switch or something?

The case is plastic, I'm just wondering if this "integral locating pin" inserts into some type of switch or if it exists just to align up the module in its location. Anyone know the answer to this? The eBay seller has said ship the alleged DOA module back to him and will supposedly refund my return shipping and original charges.