OhareFred

I have a portable Garmin Nuvi that I get free updates 4x a year as well as Lifetime traffic updates. Think I paid about $150 5-6 years ago. Nav is spot on, maps are 99% accurate, so it’s not a Garmin problem, it’s a UConnect/FCA/3rd party vendor problem. Your most current update you received is generally 18 months behind, which makes NO SENSE because Garmin updates their maps quarterly. Go figure....

Is that a Diesel engine?

Changing the fluid isn’t going to fix an open solenoid error. You have to replace the solenoid . I wouldn’t have a clue how it’s done, I would go to a trans shop or a dealer.

Cant you measure it? I assume you are looking into Cai....

Try Crutchfield for an aftermarket. If I didn’t have a lifetime warranty and my MyGig radio died, I’d be slapping in an aftermarket with Nav, Bluetooth, etc for half the cost of a Mopar refurb....

I can tell you now the RT struts won’t make it feel like a F250 or a Wrangler. This is a car, not a truck. It’s not a camero or a mustang either. Maybe you need to go to a spring shop that can make something for you. Not a lot of options available like there is for Jeep. Good luck!

So you want to make it ride like a dump truck? Just kidding, I have an 09 R/T and think it rides nice and smooth but has a good road feel. May you can change the struts to those used on the R/T’s. Should be bolt in....

Could be the starter. When mine was goining it did the same thing. Start perfectly one time, absolutely nothing the next.

Hope it’s something covered. You really covered your bases in troubleshooting! Was the belt ever changed?

How many miles? The belt needs to be changed at 100 K, and a belt can skip if a part wears out but doesn’t break. The fact that it just quit while driving makes me wonder. did you check for spark? Voltage at BCM? Voltage at PCM? I read somewhere about corrosion on the bottom of the PCM, but that prevented cranking.... let uss know....

Replace the cap (if that’s what you think it is) and have the parts store who gave you the code reset it. I believe if it is the cap, it will reset in a day or two.

I can say I went to one dealer who was a scammer (my selling dealer, who was fantastic, closed shortly after I bought the Dodge), but the second dealer I went to,and continue to go to, is again fantastic. Maybe in the States we have more dealers available, which causes more competitive, or we have stronger laws, but it seems our friends in Canada are stuck with 1 or 2 dealers. The dealers know it and figure “screw you,”! Very unfortunate situation, hope you can find a dealer half as honest as mine! Best of luck....

I have an 09 but the dealer installed the hands free as part of the deal. Not sure if a used one will work.....sorry I can’t be more help!

They more then likely did not disconnect the wires to check the battery. If you reverse the wires you could ruin the electronics in your car and possibly cause the battery to explode! Now, if you hear a “click” sound when you press the start button it could be either the battery or the starter. Try a jump and see if it starts. Red to positive (+) black to negative (-)..if the car starts with a jump, it’s most likely the battery. A battery can go bad almost instantly. Start your car, go somewhere, shut it off and it’s dead.

No, that is where they tested the battery. I would try jumping it anyway, can’t hurt. So all the lights come on but does it crank? Does it try to start or nothing when you press the button? Try moving the shifter from park to drive and back, see if that works. the part that needs replacing has nothing to do with your problem. Please answer our questions so we can try to help you better.

What do you mean by won’t start? Not being a wise ass here, but does it crank and not fire, or do nothing at all? Since the mil light is on, buy/borrow a code reader and see what the code is. if it does nothing, try jumping it and see what happens. if it cranks, it could be a multitude of things. Spark, fuel, computer failure. just for the hell of it, try disconnecting the battery for an hour or more. You’d be surprised how often it works! let us know....

Can’t you clear the codes with the code reader you used to get them? See if an auto parts store will clear them for you so you can see if they return.....

Has the recall for the ignition switch been done? Had a similar issue, once in a blue moon. Happened at the dealer once. After the key fobs and ignition switchwere replaced, never again.

Jeez, give them a chance to answer! No need to keep posting the same question. did you check your rear control knobs? Is it part of the recall?

Let’s get this straight...your going from a BMW to a Dodge Journey and think your going to be happy?! Try a Lexus or other high end suv. When you get in the Dodge after being in the BMW you won’t be happy, but that’s just my 2 cents.....

Save all your paperwork from each visit...and insist they write it up each time you take it in.

How much is too much?

Cargo who??

Did you blow the engine and need a replacement or just want a bigger/smaller engine? Very difficult to swap different sizes because of the computerized control systems.....

One may have nothing to do with the other. Not so sure a bad battery will throw an mil indicator. if you used a memory saver I’d say it worked if the mil stayed on after your battery change.