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Good to hear that all is back to normal! YUP, one commonly overlooked possible cause is BAD GAS.

Was not trying to be short with you. Having to ask 20 questions to find out what could be going on is not how to get good help. Miles on the plugs is a proper starting point as you say it still seems to "run like a champ". Unless all of a sudden engine performance has also dropped drastically (like in 2late4u's post above).

IF I did not think so I would not have posted it to you or anyone else. What type driving(engine run time, speeds, distances) do you mainly do with the vehicle?

Well you're ride is about 15k miles overdue for fresh spark plugs and if they are too worn, you'll get fuel ratio related codes. I'd start there as I doubt the converters or O2 sensors are the problem. Keep in touch on how things go.

Couple of questions... after this. Welcome to the forum! Now what size motor and miles? What has been done for maint, spark plugs, air filter? How long has the CEL been on before deciding to try and track down the problem?

WELL .... I guess you saved by not spending money on the shift solenoid pack. Sorry that my unsaid hunch proved correct. I tried to look up just what trans. is in your 2.4 engined and found that listings showed either the 4 speed 41tes or the 6 speed 62te. You should be able to confirm just which you have by the gear speeds available from when it was running correctly. Most all here say that the 2.4 uses only the 4 speed 41tes, but like I said in looking it up on parts sites it shows both for the 2.4 motor. Good luck and keep in touch!

that's the part. And with dropping the pan, you'll only need 4.5 quarts(but you'll have to buy 5).

The solenoid pack is mounted on the front outside of the trans case., the pan does not need to come off for that part replacement. It is fairly pricey to buy and many times posts report no better trans function. This is still an auto trans with the same inner workings of OLD school (pre computerized) transmissions. If mine, I'd start with what I suggested. Good Luck and post back any results you come up with.

Welcome aboard the forum. Many ask of the solenoid pack loc. and change, with a site search I'm sure you'll find your answer. BUT how many miles on your DJ? And if fluid was low, what was the coloration of it? It may be less costly to drop the trans pan and change the filter and aprox. 4.5 quarts of ATF+4 first. This will give you a clean and unobstructed trans oil pick up for operation, and by dropping the pan to do so, will let you see if there is any clutch material or metal bits actually causing your problem. On all my many Mopar vehicles I have (and had), I change the trans filter EVERY 30 - 40 K miles.

Okay, well welcome back. Sorry you're still having problems. Was re reading your "saga", first off a FLUSH is the last thing you want to do. more troubles happen from this alone. Next did they even drop the trans pan and replace the filter? If not, that's about the only thing you can do without a good clean work area for valve body removal(also involves dropping the trans pan). When you DIY don't cheap out and do just a specific part, replace related "consumables" like filter and make sure to use ATF+4.

It is not regular maint to do what you had to do. BUT once "squared away", good treatment and driving style should not see a return of the same problem. I trust with all that done you did put in fresh spark plugs. And if you have a scanner with live data capability, you can monitor fuel trims and such till all completely clears up.

So, I take it that once back together that the misfire is gone and all is good? If so, then isn't it a great feeling to take care off and fix a problem that so many give up on and get rid of the vehicle! There can be many causes as to why it did such, leaky injector, bad spark plug or coil, oil fume thru intake build up ... the list can go on.

Ain't that the TRUTH!

Just putting it in print for the many "guests" that read the forum pages and not ask. OR those that think scanners can do ALL the work, just like it takes driving to reset IM computer monitors when OBDII codes are cleared.

Well let's bring this latest sub topic to a close. My son is NOT being transferred, another new hire JUMPED at the posting as he is from Pittsburg and WANTED to be based there. As for vehicle responsibilities ... Let's just say that things are in a "holding pattern" right now.

From further experience( on saturday) I had a tire sensor replaced on our '11 DJ was there for the whole process of activating the sensor(an aftermarket brand) thru installation back on the car. Aftermarket scanner showed all good, but the EVIC message, pressure reading and warning light did NOT go away until I had driven 1.5 miles at speed. During this time, the warning light would give a single flash about every .3 miles. I believe this was from the system checking position and pressure of each tire as I stated earlier. The system of the car itself HAS to relearn by driving, and not just use of a scanner to reset lights or messages. So on our DJ, we now have 2 new sensors on the front tires and originals on the rears since getting the car.

Being on the pass. side, it would be the transfer case. Still a labor intensive job to tackle for R&R.

The same part number actuator is used in all the positioning doors. of the HVAC system.

Of the many Dodge/Chry/Ply vehicles I've owned, Bosch plugs never seemed to work well in them. And I was a big BOSCH believer from my many years with VW's/ I suggest running the type plugs called for for your motor. Yes I understand it was doing this before the change. All I can further offer to do is a scanner with live data monitoring and record data while driving it. Then download it to look for glitches to find the cause. good luck.

Well, the drama continues. Son came home from work last night with news that he MAY be transferred long term to Meadville, Pa (150 miles away), being "low man". He now understands that he will need the DJ due to possible having to plate the car in Pa. Body of the G6 will not pass Pa. inspection due to rocker panel rust. More info will be coming as this drama continues....He may have to "grow up" sooner than he expected

Thanks all, Had to take a break on further replies of the subject... my blood pressure... As I've stated before, we try and get him something HE says he likes(the Neon, DJ), but he is just like me at that age. He has had decent summer jobs that we had him pay certain expenses as he was able without "breaking" his bank, and then covering the rest. This was done to have him be a bit more :"responsible" with his driving and activities. He is NOT a "car guy" as HIS words are DAD you're the car guy, you fix it. YES I can't blame him for WANTING the sporty "latest and greatest", but he now needs to learn to be "on his own" and have what he can afford and be most useful to activities, as he also talks about "moving out on his own" and such. Our daughter picked up on this same treatment very well and she has thanked us many times for the way we did things with her, and now married is doing very well and "teaching" her husband same principles . But our son feels he is "entitled" to has us "provide" his "wants". At least I think I've got "mom" on my viewpoint now about vehicles and will have to wait till the weekend to hash this out among the 3 of us, so we are all together and the time will lets us all refine our thoughts. I do apologize for the "rant" I've posted and again thank you for the feedback and support. As a famous leader once said ... These are times that try men's souls.

Well he is over 22 and 5 years full licensing in Sept. And I had to buy my own insurance at 17, and had to pay $1.2k for NY liability for that year for a $800. VW van. Maybe you could PM me about more into of insurances.

Latest news in the journey of my son's (???) Journey .... He is now wanting to TRADE cars with my wife for her G6gt sedan! Now that he has a good paying full time job I made mention of the fact that he owed us a fair chunk of change for purchase of the DJ, along with the cost of insurance for it on our policy. And the "icing on the cake" was when I said that in Sept. he should go onto his own policy, as he has all requirements to driving exper. for at least a decent rate. I told him ins. would kill him with the G6 ... WELL mom stepped in as we almost had WWIII go off. These were all things discussed when we bought the Journey and he agreed to, now claims "not so"! Evidently with the new job, he found out he won't have much time to haul his drum kit around and play in a band now. So he doesn't want a "soccer mom" vehicle(HIS words) now. Still waiting for everyone to calm down and hash this out PEACEFULLY.

Sorry to drag this out... BUT I just had an "AHA" moment. 2 months ago when trying to figure out my dash staying on problem(shorted radio module) I swapped out the BCM and left it in. Could the BCM be the memory storage for oi change miles and using data from the previous car it came from?

IMO.... I highly doubt that it's the ECU/ECM. Did you try ohming the OE one against the replacement? AND just because the plastic connectors latch tight does NOT mean the 2 wires inside are actually making good connection. This is an older motor now and I've come to find out that piston slap is a common high mileage problem with this motor and can be picked up by the knock sensor that your ear will not .