Journeyman425

Glad to hear that resolution is in sight. Plan on two days down time - it takes several hours to change the head.

The cylinder head is not on backorder at this time. Part #RL141353AC. Yes, it is a big job and scheduling can be difficult, but this repair is important and is owed to you. If they won't accomodate you in a timely fashion, try to find another dealer who will.

Tried to post a snapshot of the Sales Code Add Option page so you could have a visual of what I'm saying, but it just comes out as random codes and words.

eakeen2002 - Bob Allen CDJ is correct - Sales Code LMK for DRL's does not exist in the Options Code database for your VIN. I triple-checked it just to be sure. I see where they added AHT for your trailer tow package. I'm sorry that I'm not able to help you with this.

Surge brakes work via a mechanical plunger attached to a master cylinder located in the tongue of the trailer. When the vehicle brakes are applied, the forward surge of the camper pressing against the hitch ball activates the plunger in turn. The master cylinder forces hydraulic fluid through conventional steel brake lines to a set of drum brakes on the camper's wheels, just like the brake pedal acts upon the master cylinder in a car. The four way wiring is simply for lights.

RTM - if you take your vehicle to a dealer and have them perform a Vehicle Restoration (reconfiguration), the DRL's *should* now work as the appropriate sales code has been added. See below: VIN: 3 Dealer Entered Name:Dealer Entered Odometer: 34,000 miles STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL: Page: 2 Options Report Dealer: Date: March 3, 2014 Time: 22:42:29 VIN: Special Equipment - Dealer Installed Option Code Description LMKA DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS

No climate control issues here. This is our first winter with the Journey and it's been damned cold. We leave the climate control on Auto, sync all three zones to 70-72 degress and let it do its thing. We're comfortable and there's no fog on the windows. Add the heated seats and steering wheel and this car has helped deal with a most miserable winter.

Our Jayco camper has hydraulic surge brakes. It's a purely mechanical system which requires no electric brake controller at all. Most trailers under 2000 lb have this type of brake system.

Your photos are great - they look like something out of a Journey brochure!

That's a nice truck - best of luck with it!

I have almost the identical vehicle to yours - 2013 Crew FWD 3.6. We tow a 1200 lb Jayco pop up camper. The Journey handles the camper, my family and all our gear with absolutely no problem whatsoever. Mine came with the Trailer Tow Prep Group which includes nothing more than an engine oil cooler (which most Journeys have anyway) and the wiring which connects to the body harness behind the rear fascia. Take a look at this page for what you'll need: http://www.mopar.com/dodge/journey/2012/shop/335636/274/4953/ ... and here's what the Mopar hitch looks like. It's a class III hitch; I whizzed off the bracket for the plug which was on the left side of the hitch because it looked hideous. I just tuck the wiring under the fascia and all is well:

RTM- post the last eight of your VIN, approx. miles and I'll give it a shot.

Just keep an eye (and nose) on it for now. Sometimes a stray piece of plastic on the road, like from a bag, will become attached to a hot exhaust pipe and will begin to melt as it heats up. Usually the odor from this type of scenario will be more pronounced and prolonged, but it is something to consider as a possibility.

If you post the last eight digits of your VIN, I will try adding the correct sales code for DRL's. On my 2013 Crew, the Sales Code is LMK. If I'm able to do it from here, then you will have to take your vehicle back to the dealer for what is called a "restoration" which is a process where the dealer's computer scans all the modules in your vehicle, sees the new sales code and enables the feature accordingly. Then all you have to do is enable it in your menu screen on the radio and they will work. You can enable/disable the feature as you wish. Going to get some shut-eye now, Rolly...

I think the quality now is very high. During the Cerberus years at Chrysler, the company slashed costs at every level, and it showed in the product. Cheapness abounded, especially in the interiors. Once Fiat came on board a few years ago, that all began to change. The Journey, especially the interior, was one of the most dramatic makeovers of the Cerberus-to-Fiat switch. I still see higher quality materials in my 2000 300M, but my 2013 Journey is a very close second.

Your Journey still has the factory powertrain warranty in effect. You also have a Certified Pre-Owned warranty which covers you to 7 years or 100K miles once the factory coverage expires. The 7/100 warranty carries the $150.00 deductible. The powertrain warranty has a zero deductible. Your dealership has access to the same info that I do. Whoever you spoke with did not look up your contract by VIN, or they did not know what they were talking about. If your issue is a powertrain component failure, then you are covered with no deductible. If the problem is not covered, you may be responsible for a diagnostic fee. Diagnostic fees are set by the individual dealers. You might consider calling the service manager to discuss your service appointment. It's hard to tell by the video, but that sounds like something internal to the engine to me.

Jkeaton is correct on coverage. Do you have a Chrysler Service Contract? I can run your VIN and verify any coverages for you . Post the last 8 digits of your VIN; you already posted the mileage; I'll check.

Thank you for that info. I haven't seen that issue yet at my store but good to know should one come in with your symptoms. Thanks!

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Yeah, they've gone and done it...look at the reflection in the Journey...

Copper Pearl shows the salt very clearly, doesn't it? Kinda "in your face" salt! I hate when it is so dirty. Windancer, I always loved that picture. You have such a unique looking Journey. Did you know that there is a song by The Guess Who called "Running Back To Saskatoon"?

I've only done it twice. But you're right, the anticipation was agonizing - especially the first time. My 300M was built and delivered in just under six weeks, but it might as well have been six years. But yes - worth the wait. I I still have that car. I got an unexpected upgrade as well. Shortly after I ordered the car, the factory upgraded the wheels from 16" to 17", which is was I wanted but were not available with the Performance Handling Group. I found out about the upgrade after the car was built but before it was shipped, and thought there must have been an error in the description. When it finally arrived, it wore the 17's that I wanted all along.

Check underhood for any fluid leak or spillage. Look under the engine for anything wet with fluid there, too. Any recent service work done?

Current .. Train Departure 02/24/2014 09:30 PM EST On Railcar - Marshall, TX Future .. Railcar - Interchanged 02/25/2014 02:07 PM EST East Saint Louis, IL .. Railcar - Interchanged 02/27/2014 03:07 AM EST East Saint Louis, IL .. Railcar Placed at Destination Facility 03/04/2014 08:27 PM EST East Brookfield, MA .. Unloaded From Railcar 03/05/2014 02:27 AM EST East Brookfield, MA .. Vehicle Delivered to Dealer 03/07/2014 11:07 PM EST 495 Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Inc. Lowell, MA

Might be for the trailer tow harness. When we prepped my 2013 in the shop, the trailer harness was shipped in a bag along with the center caps, floor mats, etc. We connected it to an existing harness in the same area as your connector, and then fastened it to the inside of the rear fascia. The plug for the trailer ultimately ends up at the hitch receiver, where it rests in a bracket next to the receiver itself. If you want, post the last 8 of your VIN and I can see if your Journey was built with Trailer Tow Prep. From the service manual: 08 - Electrical/8L - Lamps and Lighting/Lamps/Lighting - Exterior/WIRING, Trailer Tow/Operation OPERATIONThe trailer tow preparation wiring harness is connected to the body wire harness near the left side of the spare tire, just forward of the rear bumper reinforcement. After installation is complete, a trailer tow right stop/turn relay, a trailer tow left stop/turn relay and a trailer tow park lamps relay are secured to the trailer tow harness on the underside of the rear bumper reinforcement behind the rear fascia. The four-way trailer tow connector is located near the center of the rear fascia.