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sorry to her that the Dodge(?) Dealer has not been able to figure it out yet. Actually I've been wondering about the transmission torque converter clutch solenoid not releasing the overdrive and letting it downshift to keep power and momentum. Been seeing this quite often being posted here on this forum and others that use the same engine/transmission package. BUT a good dealer should be able to figure that out. Good Luck and keep us posted.

Well PLEASE update us on just what is found out , for the benefit of all readers here.

Come to think about it, there are a couple of different codes for various computer concerns relating to camshaft position sensors, some do NOT mean that replacing them will fix the problem. Would be best if your problem persists that you get those exact codes from your repair invoice or the dealers records and post them here. THAT WAY, there can be little room for guessing and incorrect suggestions. Spark plugs are still recommended..... read your maint. guide in the owners book.

Nice notice to an almost perfect all 7's display! BUT the vehicle is hardly broken in yet! LOL

And that is why I suggested the 2 things for you to do. These 2 items will not throw an engine light or codes, until they get REAL BAD. lack of power on hills is a first indication of things needing attention. I see you reside in the "US Southern Plains area" could you please describe closer your area (for terrain purposes) of use? And do you drive with a number of passengers and "gear" in the vehicle? My sister has a 2.4 engine model and says the hills (we have many large hills here near Buffalo, NY) drag down speed/power. And is envious of our V6 model after I took her for a ride in ours.

check with your "Dealer" to see that the spark plugs have been replaced, they are due, look at your owners maint schedule in the owners book. Gosh 300 miles a month, we do that in a week. I'd suggest a can of Seafoam fuel system cleaner in the next fill up. Yes the 4 cyl. model is no powerhouse on large hills and such, will do OK on the level. IF you still get engine light, please post the codes in the P _ _ _ _ format, so we get a better understanding what the computer is seeing that it does not like.

Which size engine, the 2.4 L4 or the 3.6 V6 and FWD or AWD? How many miles on it and what maint. BESIDES oil changes have been done?

Well, at least he made this mod correctly, with the "free standing" PCV Valve air equalization tube/port filter. I contend regularly on another forum of folks hooking that breather line into the main air tube! NICE JOB!

As my reaction to the pic's! SADLY those days are long over for me. I probably couldn't even handle the ride on a 4 wheeler in that terrain(yes another GM pun)!

Now I know why you've been quiet on the forum the last couple days! Are we making plans for something radical for the Journey??? ROFL You had better get back out in the "shop" and get your hands "dirty and nicked up" on some car maint. job or we may end up next hearing of you doing something similar with your ride!

This is not a very common code problem to have, so after 2 weeks since last posting ... ANY PROGRESS to report?

OK. It is always most helpful to post year and engine size and if FWD or AWD. AND ... Welcome to the forum.

These codes and title sound familiar... Did you post of this once before? IF SO , you just kept driving it or did you do anything about it? P0302 is misfire on cyl.#2. Depending on which motor(2,4 or 3.6) you are due for spark plugs. Could be a number of other possibilities related to getting power to that plug to "fire". The fuel injector for # 2 cyl. may also be sticking and dumping fuel rather than spraying. The P0299 is probably a faulty downstream O2 sensor.

YUP! Now when I do get to drive the wife's G6gt.....well the fun factor of heavy footing it(but keeping within speed limits) and road handling(we have lots of curvy roads) is "off the charts"! Just wish it was easier for me to get in and out of it with my bad back!

I "borrowed" the Journey from my son Mon.(before he left for work) on a 60*f morning to get a 55gal barrel of diesel fuel filled up. Car ran FINE with coolant temp at a steady reading EVIC of 212* on the 13 mile run to the fuel station. On the return trip with a full 55gal of diesel in the back(fit very nicely and better than how I did the same with my old T&C), I monitored the EVIC temp AND reset average fuel mileage. Still read 212* and by the time I got home(13miles) the EVIC was showing 29.2 mpg average. Granted the route was fairly flat with no big hills to traverse(sorry GM pun), but this is the same type road conditions my son drives for 2x the distance 1 way five days a week. The only difference I can find to his "gripe" of fuel mileage is I did NOT have A/C engaged and drove my normal "feather footed" style. He runs A/C all the time and uses temp control for comfort and is heavier footed to get to speed. I guess he wants the car to run as he wants it and not operate it as needed for best results.

So, an 09 model with AWD. That would mean a 3.5 motor and 6sp trans. From LACK of useful input given by you, I will have to agree with member/moderator jkeaton as to your BEST MOVE to take care of the situation. GOOD LUCK!

So you've gone a year with NO FORWARD GEARS and just recently got reverse back AFTER some unspecified repair??? WHAT engine and is this FWD or AWD???\ Drop the trans oil pan and check for the filter having "popped out" of it's mounting into the valve body. It is the pick up point for fluid to pump thru the trans. It may pick up enough with it dislodged for REVERSE, but from experience NOT for forward gears. Hit a ditch a year ago and has not been driven since? Best to check for a damaged CV Joint may grab and hold for REVERSE but not forward gears. NOT a whole lot of specific info given by you, so there are a large number of possibilities as to a fix of your trouble

If a reputable shop did all the trans work, the REAR DIFERENTIAL work does NOT come into play for the transmission problem, Then I would seek their willingness to stand behind their work and make it right or refund you your money. IF not, then seek legal recourse. THEN find a better shop! One thing you left out of your post is what type of use and how many miles you have put to this Journey. Sometimes more diagnostics need to be done than just hooking up a scanner and replacing parts by codes. There are usually 4 to 5 other things to check for a code other than just changing a part.

The B1S2 is kind of buried with the AWD model. For the first attempt, at least I found out what will work to change it out when the car is home and COLD again(maybe this coming Sat. morning?) And I agree about repairs away from home. Daughter is 60 miles away and 2 years ago I did front struts (broken coil spring) on her then Kia Spectra in their GARAGE(it was very cold out). Took me longer than anticipated due to NY RUST and NO PENETRATING OIL or "heat" to use there ... BUT did "git er done" all the same.

And doing quite nicely! Although I must admit that I do prefer the ride quality of MY Lucerne over the Journey and my past T&C (not that either of them rode poorly) Yeah, I hear you about the insurance "gimmicks"

9/13/21 UPDATE Been a while since updating this thread SOOO .... No more glitches from the heat zone synch since unplugging and using some dielectric grease to the connector of the temp control module (not just the main panel). Cruise control working fine after switch replacement. Replaced the coolant temp sensor(193k miles) and temp reading of the EVIC has averaged a few degrees lower than before and very acceptable now knowing the T-Stat STARTS to open at 203*f. Have replaced 3 of 4 O2 sensors, the downstream bank 1 is a PAIN. I needed some specific length 1/2 drive extensions and shorter handle breaker bar to do that one, which I've now got on hand when I can get the car cold again. For what it's worth the headings of the NTK replacement location for the NTK23161 sensor is incorrect on rockauto and a few other sites. It is used as the downstream bank 1 and the NTK23162 is used for the other 3. The long and short term fuel trims of live data readings with my scanner are now equal to each other and after 1100 miles of use NO P0340. YES my son has been driving A LOT the last 3 weeks! Car doing and looking FINE for it's age and miles. Just glad I've been able to do the labor, as parts costs have been very reasonable but if paid a shop...son and I would be cringing! NEXT UP is Snow tires and possibly extra rims for them, THEN come spring he'll need new summer treads. Tires are getting thin but wearing evenly with no abnormal wear patterns.

And that is why I focused in on oil. SLOW RESPONSE, wiring is most likely OK. You may need to open up the Valve cover and confirm for possible sludge and oil supply passage for the Exhaust OCS. NOT plug and play parts or electricals. Good luck and let us here on the DJ forum know what happens with this concern on your Jeeps 2.4 motor!

Code is for EXHAUST camshaft position sensor SLOW RESPONSE. How long have you been going on oil change intervals? Check/clean/replace the oil control solenoids for the VVT system mounted on the cylinder head. LOL, I see you say you already replaced OCS solenoids. RECHECK that oil is getting to them sufficiently for operation. You may have good engine oil pressure, but that does not mean the cylinder head is getting proper flow. How many miles on this 5 year old 2.4 motor?

I just got done with a 15 mile road test after changing the coolant temp sensor. 65* outside temp, and at steady cruise speed of 55mph EVIC read 208*. Under spirited acceleration and uphill(big one) highest reading was 222* and then settled to 216*. The temp gage needle stayed at mid scale once at operating temp, as it should. Will update at a later time once "broken in". For a vehicle whose T-stat opens at 203*, these are VERY ACCEPTABLE numbers. I will discuss the O2 downstream sensors on my own started thread. Let's just say 50% done on them!

Some places sell just the "stat", but I don't know why anyone would want to try that as the whole unit is EASY and quick to replace with no risk of improper installation or breakage. For DIY'ers, the 3.6 T-stat unit change is SIMPLE. I've got Sat. morning to work on our Journey and will be replacing the coolant temp sensor along with doing the downstream O2 sensors to finish up that task from 2 weeks ago. Will report after a few days use as to any change in gage readings.