Joeq Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Hi everyone. .I'm new to the forum znd have an issue with my 2010 dodge journey. My problem is driving between 60km and 80 the car sputters/jumps it also gives me issues starting like it's not getting enough fuel...anyone else experience this?? Thanks Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 What may seem like a fuel issue could also be a spark issue what is the engine? 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeq Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 2.4 litre front wheel drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) 50 minutes ago, larryl said: What may seem like a fuel issue could also be a spark issue what is the engine? i am with larryl change your plugs first... then check fuel pressure Edited January 11, 2018 by 2late4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeq Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 What would be the reason for the car sputtering or jumping? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 have the plugs been changed could be a fuel pump problem who knows.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeq Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Thanks will try that first Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeq Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Now when fueling up the it burps on me causingthe nozzle to stop..would that be part of my problem to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 13 hours ago, Joeq said: Now when fueling up the it burps on me causingthe nozzle to stop..would that be part of my problem to? No that is a separate issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeq Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Great another problem..love my dodge vehicles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, Joeq said: Great another problem..love my dodge vehicles The fueling issue could also be operator error. Nothing to do with the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armando G Posted January 14, 2018 Report Share Posted January 14, 2018 This seems like a cars in general type of issue. Not knowing the maintenance record of the car, my first opinion/question would be concerning a full tuneup on the car. At that mileage your issue could stem from just replacing the air filter to needing a new fuel pump. My suggestion would be to start with the basic tuneup steps including the air filter, spark plugs, wires, and maybe an inspection of the injectors. Then you have the fuel filter that might be getting clogged. If the issue is also happening on the start, it could be something as simple as the plugs not burning enough fuel, so there is going to be some trial and error needed. IN any case, I don't think this is a DJ specific issue, just a good old every car issue. With all of this said, the only exception is if you are getting some type of error code. Even if you are not you may want to get it hooked up to see if one comes up. You may get a sensor type of error that is not working completely right. Those sensors sometimes do fail sporadically and you don't always get an error code...it has happened to me (that's why I bought a reader). Good luck. jkeaton and Joeq 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeq Posted January 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) Thanks Armando and everyone Who gave me advice. I took it in for a tune up yesterday morning ran a diagnostic on it did a tranny flush. No codes came up, my spark plugs were completely gone and transmission oil was not to clean. So I go get it back later that afternoon. .with not a single problem or complaint I was talking about before. .took it down the highway drove around town...it didn't do what it was doing before. . Thanks guys, Larryl, 2late4u jkeaton and Armando G!! Edited January 16, 2018 by Joeq OhareFred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Glad to hear. Be sure you maintain your vehicles according to the maintenance schedules in the owners manual. OhareFred and Joeq 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 spark plugs will get you every time jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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