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I am really curious as to what the update entail. Additionally I have the NAV update and wonder if that is a map update or not? I would love to not have to pay for a map update!

Not sure if this is the same across all uConnect systems, but you cannot use the bluetooth (audio device) if the USB (ipod/iphone) is plugged in. Or that is backwards... I;m not going out right now to test. Either way, the uConnect tells me I cannot use both on the same device. Phone calls still work fine though.

ebay for the sticker, but you can find that and many many like it all over the interweb. For giggles I ordered 100 "Shocker" stickers that are small and don't stand out...I enjoy placing them around town.

A fellow co worker and working on disecting the computer on a 2012 Journey. These computers are pretty locked down as they should be. However, we are getting into the QNX and have begun really dissecting the CANBUS protocol. The main objective is to be able to change the touch screen graphics and to make edits to the system operation not possible on the settings page. If we can't crack it, then we will just stick an entire AMX system inside for anything that isn't essential to the saftey of the vehicle.

The easiest way I found to add more HP was to put one of these on.

Took the first long trip in the Journey last week. 6 passengers and a loaded trailer. At or near the towing capacity of the 2012. I was well below the total GVWR. First thoughts are that it did quite well. Once the trailer has some weight added, it didn't jump around at all and felt smooth the entire time. I took it through the back hills of Kentucky and Tennessee. Small and curvy hills with lots of turns. It was wet as well, so I wasn't able to keep a steady speed around turns. I can definitely tell it is there when pulling. I was really impressed with stopping. I almost couldn't feel it. The Journey can get everything stopped in a hurry. I don't know how you other members decided on a 6x12. That is a lot of trailer for this vehicle. I averaged around 14.5-16 the entire trip. Lows around 13 when it was slow. I watched the temps almost entirely and never went above 212 for oil, 204 for trans, and coolant might have touched 200. Usually the oil temp stayed around 200. Plan on using the manual shift a lot if you are towing near your limit. The vehicle either really wants to get to and stay in 6th or decides to downshift way too much. 4th and 5th are good gears when going up long hills. I think the computer changes the way it thinks every now and then depending on the driving style. I noticed this after I got home and unhooked. I was getting 16mpg when I usually get 20. I put it in manual for a bit and back into auto and voila!, normal driving came back. All in all, it did quite well and it was nice to haul all our crap and be able to enjoy all the nice features inside the car without cargo getting in the way.

Ahh yes, the relays.. I saw those in a previous post. At this point the Curt harness will be put in. Less "computery", which to me is a good thing. I would still love to get as much info as possible on the Dodge end of it all. (Pinouts, schematics, signal type, etc etc) On a side note, a few guys from work and I are working on tapping into the QNX and CanBus systems. (For lack of a better term) Not so much messing with the saftey and function of the vehicle, but all the other jazz that is going on. ( security, locks, lights, infotainment, custom touch screens, etc etc) All this ties into why I want to know more about the harness and how it actually functions.

I purchased a used 2012 AWD Crew. It has been a great vehicle. I did a bit of homework on the vehicle, but didn't think too much about the tow package. (It has every other option available) Anyways, I installed the Curt hitch last week which was very easy. I also noticed the factory harness mounted by the spare. I read and re-read all these forums to figure out if this this is active and what I needed to get it all wired up. I requested my build sheet and is does NOT mention the Tow-Prep package. Long story short, I got bored one evening and did a quick meter check on the harness. I was able to get 12V to ground off one of the pins. Nothing on any of the other pins. The trailer I ordered was ready today and I picked it up. The fellow mentioned to me that I should not use the Dodge harness and that I would be charged to turn it on. He also mentioned it would "burn up", whatever that means. He advised to get the Curt kit. I took the trailer home (short drive without lights) and ordered the Curt kit knowing I will have it tomorrow and that it will work just fine. What I really want to know is: Can I have the tow prep code added to my build sheet and get the harness "activated"? What would be the better option? Aftermarket or Dodge harness? In my line of work, getting these Delphi connectors and plugs is easy and would like to be able to make my own harness, or at least, get the pinout for the factory plug and go from there. Thanks!