ABS Valves causing ignition off power draw?

[acwats]

Hello!

 

I've had my 2013 Journey (2.4L) since new, and she's been a great car.  With just over 100K on her, I've only had to replace the thermostat housing...and a few batteries.  Which brings me to my problem.  I've replaced 3 batteries in the last 3 years.  Now 1, even 2, I could write off as duds...but now I'm looking for another issue.  So here's the troubleshooting I've done:  Charged the battery (looks good); Isolated the negative terminal and hooked up my multimeter...what I see is a 2 A draw for about 2-3 minutes (I understand thats normal when the battery is freshly reconnected), but after those 3ish minutes, there is a steady draw of 0.5 A....WAY to much.  Anyway, I started pulling fuses, and when I pulled the 'abs valves' fuse, it drops to 0.001 A.  I repeated this 3 times...same results.  Now the question....where should I start looking from here?  I bought a .pdf service manual, but it's fuse diagram is different that the one on the fuse box cover, so I'm going to have to assume its garbage (glad I wasted that money).  Any advice or common trouble areas with this specific system?  Is it possibly mislabeled on the fuse box?  I would think its more likely the radio or proxy-key system causing an issue....  I do know there is a recall involving water shorting out something in the abs system, and I did take it in to the dealer for that service...but could they have failed to actually perform it?

 

Thanks for any advice and help!  I've been scouring the web trying to find more info, but have come up empty time and again (aside from the thousands of people with a similar problem, but seems likes its always a different cause).

 

 

[John/Horace]

Is there any stored codes.? I would scan even if there is no light on dash.

Has car ever been in a large accident that was repaired?

 

Very  tricky with no drawing to trouble shoot. I would mark abs relay under hood and switch it with another identical one in box, see if still amp draw with engine off.

If someone you know has a Mitchel log in there might be electrical schematics there you could print out.

 

Maybe check main plug on abs pump under hood for signs of corrosion.

Remember free advice is worth everything you pay for it.

 

 

 

 

[DodgeCares]

On 3/21/2020 at 8:55 PM, acwats said:

Hello!

 

I've had my 2013 Journey (2.4L) since new, and she's been a great car.  With just over 100K on her, I've only had to replace the thermostat housing...and a few batteries.  Which brings me to my problem.  I've replaced 3 batteries in the last 3 years.  Now 1, even 2, I could write off as duds...but now I'm looking for another issue.  So here's the troubleshooting I've done:  Charged the battery (looks good); Isolated the negative terminal and hooked up my multimeter...what I see is a 2 A draw for about 2-3 minutes (I understand thats normal when the battery is freshly reconnected), but after those 3ish minutes, there is a steady draw of 0.5 A....WAY to much.  Anyway, I started pulling fuses, and when I pulled the 'abs valves' fuse, it drops to 0.001 A.  I repeated this 3 times...same results.  Now the question....where should I start looking from here?  I bought a .pdf service manual, but it's fuse diagram is different that the one on the fuse box cover, so I'm going to have to assume its garbage (glad I wasted that money).  Any advice or common trouble areas with this specific system?  Is it possibly mislabeled on the fuse box?  I would think its more likely the radio or proxy-key system causing an issue....  I do know there is a recall involving water shorting out something in the abs system, and I did take it in to the dealer for that service...but could they have failed to actually perform it?

 

Thanks for any advice and help!  I've been scouring the web trying to find more info, but have come up empty time and again (aside from the thousands of people with a similar problem, but seems likes its always a different cause).

 

 

 

I regret to hear of these concerns, acwats! At this time, we do recommend visiting a certified dealer for diagnosis and repairs, since they will be in the best position to assist. If you would like assistance from our team, please send us a private message.

Kate
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