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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 .

All I can suggest is contacting a VW specialty shop and see what they think. You folks still have VW line over there as from what I understand that Dodge has shut down. You may also inquire at a Fiat Dealer as the DJ is also known as the Fiat Freemont. MY preference would be more to a VW shop(independent then dealer[ $$$$ ])

Thanks all,. While I can't be exact as to total miles that it's been run(son drives it, not me), I can only guesstimate that this last time has only been around 4k. Going to change the oil/filter tomorrow and put a sticker on it(along with reset) and will make a point to monitor it more closely. Of course my son won't like that, as he will think that I'm tracking HIM! May you all enjoy a SAFE and HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Then it must be some crazed chip programmer that "cooked up" this kind of algorithm to use. I'll sure miss the ability to choose from 3 mileage settings of my 04 T&C when it gets replaced by my soon to be ready Buick Lucerne next month! Still going to use a mileage change sticker on the DJ. AND I understand about not wanting to breathe in exhaust while doing strenuous work... BUT I still love the smell of NAPALM in the morning! LOL

Boost control pressure sensor. Could have been stuck(what I referred to as wastegate). Have you recently had codes scanned and this is the only one or is this from some time back? I'm not that knowledgeable on these more modern computer controlled Diesels, only worked with the OLD(pre1983) VW ones.

With a turbo problem and being in the EU region, this must have the VW Diesel motor. Not avail. here in the NA market for the Journeys here. What little I know of them (from other forums) is to watch for wastegate linkages, boost pipes cracking and the EGR system "fouling up". Good luck to you and keep us posted.

OK, so I found a few other "discussions" on my subject thru the various forum pages. Most still do not give a definitive answer, and a number of responding members were saying mileage activation of message varies from one to another. I sure don't think my son has put 5k miles between oil changes when the message goes on. Oil price is getting expensive again (at least for Valvoline high mileage full synth. 5 - 30 and filter cost @ $9) but is far less costly than a blown motor. I'm going back to a STICKER system of 5k miles this time and go from there.

OK, the CLEAR this message is EASY....BUT I have a further question as to HOW the EVIC determines when to TURN IT ON. My T&C can be programmed to 3 different mileage settings, but on our '11 3.6AWD mainstreet(practically base) model there is no feature like that. Last oil change was in Jan. and it's been 6 months almost to the day and the message "popped up". Since we got the DJ it's had only full synth oil(2 changes ) and have the gear ready to do again the holiday(weather permitting). I just wonder if the message is by time or at how many miles, as it does not seem to be 5k miles intervals. Ours currently has 191.1 k miles on it and oil is clean and has NOT used a single drop.

I tend to see where you're going with this. I got suckered by the ref. to no trans fluid seen on the ground. But a whole lot more background info(like my last posting) by the OP would be of much help along with what you ask.

Further thoughts..... You say you keep getting this message. Did you just rotate tires or get new ones put on? IF so then you still need to drive the carat least 1/2 mile at 30 mph for sensors/ receivers to learn/self check and CLEAR the warning message. Further postings of concerns to a forum needs to have fullest info possible given for good suggestions to be made.

So FCA finally figured out the need to have one. Not sure of just what driving conditions this "glitch" happens under, normally I'd suggest spark plugs but you say you just replaced them. Only other I can offer is to have a good scanner with live data capability and monitor readings

I set mine at 36 psi (COLD), but there is a sticker on the drivers door (or frame) that has the tire and pressure specs for you. NOTE when changing pressures, to get accurate sensor readings you need to drive the car some for things to update and with warnings to be able to be self checked and cleared.

MY thought is to clean off your engine oil dip stick(after a full warm up) and use it to check the transmission oil level. Take the filler tube cap off and insert the dipstick down it. There is a mechanical stop plate inside, so you can't make it goe too deep. There should be 1 to 1 1/4 inches of trans oil on the stick(hot). There are a number of you tube videos of how to do this.

Actually, warnings can be set if pressure readings (as shown) go too high for TPMS software program. 42 psi seems a bit high, try lowering down some and see what happens. Sensor battery problems tend to have that wheel position drop out showing press.

I feel your "upstate" NY dismay Being in the "Southern Tier". Sorry but I can't offer definitive advice about the pad difference, but you're on the right track about the "rust" cause. Make sure you clean everything well, and also don't forget to keep the rears working properly also! If they "stick up" all the braking effort goes to already overworked front brakes.

On the border near the "PEACE" Bridge? If so I hope our country's military jets didn't invade your "airspace" to create any International incident with you neighbors on Father's Day weekend air show we had. Or I hope that you may have been able to see some of the "action"! Buffalo area is where we do our main shopping/entertainment outings from living out in the country well south of the city!

Yikes on plug cost to you across the border. And think how safe you are being kept by your Gov't. You can't even take a ride across the border to the States and get parts much more reasonably.

Yup, we all make mistakes. AND why it has been posted by members of every one of the forums that I participate on that OP's need to include certain info(like engine size and trans) along with year of vehicle about to be discussed. This I've noted by a number of members even here being asked for as required info on membership info. Yet all(forums) say that this is not possible. Year and trim level can leave some things in question.

When googling" one MUST keep in view of the year/type generation of components to what they have and are looking up info about. The engine/trans available for the Journey(08 - 14) are the same as those offered in the Avenger/200/Sebring of same years. YES there were other manufacturers that made 2.4 sized motors, but that definitely does not mean they are the same motors. And good example as you posted of the Tiger shark motor, the cylinder head is totally redesigned from earlier year with intake and exhaust being "switched" in position and the "Shark" motor is a Fiat design.