I have a 2015 Journey SXT - V6 FWD With just under 34K miles
The ABS, and traction control (TC) lights on. (Previously the Brake and MIL were lit as well, and the speedometer stopped working for a short time (~2 days))
I took the DJ into the dealership to apply the remaining recall for re-flashing the ECM. I spoke with the service guy about the issues and he said that a diagnostic would be $125 an hour, 1 hour minimum. After we had that conversation he gave me the codes that they pulled.
The codes were:
PCM U0121 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A" - Stored
PCM U1141 Lost Brake and Torque Messages - Stored
PCM U11BC Lost Brake Switch Message - Stored
PCM U1120 Lost Wheel Distance Message - Stored
PCM U1110 Lost Vehicle Speed Message - Stored
ICS B210D-16 Battery Voltage Low - Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - Stored
TPM U0121-00 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A" - Stored
RFH U0121-00 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A" - Stored
ABS C0031-62 Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Signal Compare Failure - Stored
ABS C2100-16 Battery Voltage Low - Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - Stored
ABS C2200-47 Anti-Lock Brake Module Internal - Watchdog / Safety µC Failure - Stored
ABS C2200-49 Anti-Lock Brake Module Internal - Internal Electronic Failure - Active
ABS C0031-1D Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Circuit Current Out of Range - Active
ABS C0031-2F Left Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Signal Erratic - Stored
ABS C212A-16 System Voltage - Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - Stored
TGW B210A-16 System Voltage Low - Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - Stored
IPC U0121-00 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A" - Stored
BCM U0121-00 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module "A" - Stored
After the ECM was re-flashed for the recall now we just have the ABS and TC Lights on.
I am all in for replacing the wheel speed sensor. I am fairly certain that I can handle that job.
My query is multi-part.
1. How possible is it that I can replace the wheel speed sensor and have that fix the problem?
2. Should I expect to replace the ABS module?
3. If I have to replace the ABS module, do I need the dealership do anything with it?
4. If I need to have someone program or flash the module, how likely is it that a service shop would have that ability?
My Journey had an applicable recall for the ABS module.
October 19, 2015 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V675000
Water May Enter the ABS Module
If the ABS or ESC is disabled, a loss of vehicle stability could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V675000
Manufacturer Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Components ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 275,187
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured April 21, 2012, to April 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the wiring harness for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) module and leak into the module, disabling the ABS and/or the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will seal the ABS wiring harness to prevent water from entering and will replace the ABS module and repair the headlamp and dash wiring harness, as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R61.
In November of 2017 I took the DJ to a dealership in Texas to complete the recall listed above. Is there a way to visually verify if that procedure was correctly applied? I understand that it has been 18 months since and I really don't think anyone would really care if they did it right or not. Additionally, if I replace the ABS module and have it looked at and the cause of failure is determined to be due to moisture entering the module (Which the recall was supposed to resolve), Is this something that would be worth my time to bring up to Dodge?
Thank you for reading and thank you in advance.
Dan