dramasonia5539 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 My 2010 Dodge Journey horn randomly honks. It honks when it is parked or when I am driving. I am a teacher and can not afford to keep taking my car to the repair shop. I have changed the battery in the key but it did not help. Can anyone help? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 Or, disconnect to negative terminal on your battery for 15 minutes or so to reset the system. Do you have any buttons on your steering wheel? If not, it could be the clockspring. This is the metal piece inside the steering wheels that keeps electrical contact when you turn the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted March 25, 2015 Report Share Posted March 25, 2015 You're going to get a LOT more help if you post this in a section where people actually look... Maybe try the recalls section? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpledove Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hi, just wondering if you managed to find the cause for the random horn honking? Our 2010 dodge has been doing the same thing. We have had it in 3 times & still not fixed. Any help would be much appreciated. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 If you disconnect your main battery, and it still does it, this can be a sign that the TIPM is failing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwflick45 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Had this same isue when I had a 2010. Was in shop 3 times. They replaced the computer and it still did it. Sometimes I would catch it as it was happening. Then I'd deliberately press the horn button on the steering wheel for a couple of seconds. It would then stop honking. Dealer declined to replace the st wheel horn button as it is an integral part of the airbag. Finally became so annoying that I traded it off for another vehicle with the problem still unresolved. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artist Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Is there a recall for the horn not functioning properly? My car horn started going nuts today which was horrible. I was at the doctor and people thought I was in distress or something was wrong. mfeel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 I think there is a TSB or star case. Check with your dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpledove Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 We eventually found the problem through a non Dodge mechanic & the problem was the horn plate was warped. After years of this problem, our private mechanic found the issue, while the Dodge dealers couldn't & were totally useless. I hope this saves you the ongoing pain & $$$ we had to endure. Our model was the 2010, not sure if things have changed, but we had huge problems with the electronics in this car. jose laprovitera and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfeel Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Purpledove said: We eventually found the problem through a non Dodge mechanic & the problem was the horn plate was warped. After years of this problem, our private mechanic found the issue, while the Dodge dealers couldn't & were totally useless. I hope this saves you the ongoing pain & $$$ we had to endure. Our model was the 2010, not sure if things have changed, but we had huge problems with the electronics in this car. Damn, I remember I had so many problems in my 2010! It was the reason I changed it, it was driving me crazy! My 2016 has been amazing. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 11 hours ago, Purpledove said: We eventually found the problem through a non Dodge mechanic & the problem was the horn plate was warped. After years of this problem, our private mechanic found the issue, while the Dodge dealers couldn't & were totally useless. I hope this saves you the ongoing pain & $$$ we had to endure. Our model was the 2010, not sure if things have changed, but we had huge problems with the electronics in this car. Awesome! Thank you for posting the fix. 2late4u and mrsray 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artist Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 (edited) I just spoke to my local Chrysler dealership and I am set up for an appt to get it diagnosed. They gave me the phone number to file a complaint as well. EVERY ONE needs to call 800 992 1997 to file a complaint. I spoke to Elizabeth who said there hasn't been any complaints about this issue. Have your Vin number handy when you call. Please call so we can get a recall issued and don't have to pay for this ourselves. Thank you. *This is for 2010 Dodge Journey models* Edited April 6, 2017 by Artist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted April 5, 2017 Report Share Posted April 5, 2017 Im not sure its that big of an issue...no problems at all with my 09 honking... 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) 21 hours ago, Artist said: I just spoke to my local Chrysler dealership and I am set up for an appt to get it diagnosed. They gave me the phone number to file a complaint as well. EVERY ONE needs to call 800 992 1997 to file a complaint. I spoke to Elizabeth who said there hasn't been any complaints about this issue. Have your Vin number handy when you call. Please call so we can get a recall issued and don't have to pay for this ourselves. Thank you. Never had an issue with either our 09 or our 2013. So, EVERY ONE does not need to call. Edited April 6, 2017 by jkeaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artist Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 My post was meant for people having an issue with their horn with 2010 model. If you dont have an issue with yours, than clearly you wouldn't call to make a complaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 I have no issue with mine either nor did I in my 09 so I cant call either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Artist said: My post was meant for people having an issue with their horn with 2010 model. If you dont have an issue with yours, than clearly you wouldn't call to make a complaint. Apparently not clearly enough. Edited April 6, 2017 by jkeaton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 I dont recall many people complaining back then..... even now must be hit and miss with these junk vehicles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfeel Posted April 9, 2017 Report Share Posted April 9, 2017 On 2017-04-04 at 3:31 PM, Artist said: Is there a recall for the horn not functioning properly? My car horn started going nuts today which was horrible. I was at the doctor and people thought I was in distress or something was wrong. I wish I can let you know how hard I laughed ahhahahahahha!!!!!! jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr tikiman Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 The problem is probably your keyfob itself not the battery in it. I had the exact issue and I replaced the fob out of desperation due to the cost of having someone take the steering column apart. New fob = no more randomn horn activation. They seem to be good for a couple of years before the problem starts repeating itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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