Clarissa Russell Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 My 09 Dodge Journey has been an issue since day 1. I had it diagnosed by a local shop and they said the issue was in needed to replace to whole fuse box for $2,700. I had it brought back to my house and since have had a few mechanics look into the fuse box solution but everyone disagrees. Someone mentioned that it may be the ignition switch. Could someone please point me in the right direction? Previous to taking it to the shop I replaced the alternator, battery, and starter. The ground wires were also checked. All it does is click when you try and start it. Also, the gear shifter won't move out of park. Any suggestions are welcome. Thank you, Clarissa Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean H Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 (edited) Happy to! Do this. For you, get a standard 2 gauge ground cable. Run it from the battery ground stud on the driver's side strut tower to the engine block. The DJ has a weak electrical ground system. Here is my post that explains it entirely. https://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/topic/18374-electrical-system-fyi-ground-system/ Here is my post regarding necessary battery maintenance and upgrades https://www.dodgejourneyforum.com/topic/18210-electrical-system-fyi-battery/ Dean Edited October 26 by Dean H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyz Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 Isn't the fact that this won't shift out of park a hint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarissa Russell Posted October 26 Author Report Share Posted October 26 Yes, it would make perfect sense to a mechanic, sir. I thought that's what these forums were for? jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 You are dealing with a 15 yr old vehicle that is going to be prone to electrical issues because of it's age Wires get brittle corrosion takes over things start to go bad unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarissa Russell Posted October 26 Author Report Share Posted October 26 Thank you, everyone. I appreciate your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyz Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 6 hours ago, Clarissa Russell said: Yes, it would make perfect sense to a mechanic, sir. I thought that's what these forums were for? Take it easy, I am suggesting that the fact the vehicle won't shift out of park is a hint of something else than electrical. What engine is it? Is there voltage at the starter when you try to start it? Clarissa Russell and jkeaton 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted October 27 Report Share Posted October 27 The 09's had an issue with the transmission interlock also John/Horace 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 Lots of shifters have an interlock switch that uses 12 volt battery power. So an electrical issue causing a mechanical latch to lock and prevent car from being driven. Bring car to an electrical specialist shop. Changing whole wire harness is likely not needed. larryl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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