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you should never remove the thermostat from the engine as that doesn't solve any problems that only is a temporary fix that will cause problems down the road.possible problems is partially clog radiator,bad thermostat, fan not clicking on at the correct time, bad radiator  hoses collapsing .you need to get it to a qualified mechanic before you overheat it and ruin your engine....sometimes the cheap comes out the expensive..........

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If you've done all the 'basic' steps (and more from what you wrote), then it's time to take it in. Although I did get a bad water pump once. I had another vehicle that did the same, I replaced a few things, and it kept over heating. It finally over heated one time too many (while I was testing it), that the engine finally gave out. Cost was $3500 to fix, problem was a $29 sensor that I did not know about...and wasn't even written about on any forum. I just didn't want to pay the $85 diagnoses charge...never again. 

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13 minutes ago, Armando G said:

Se você fez todos os passos "básicos" (e mais do que escreveu), é hora de aceitá-lo. Embora eu tenha recebido uma bomba de água ruim uma vez. Eu tinha outro veículo que fazia o mesmo, eu substituí algumas coisas Isso Me manteve o aquecimento. Finalmente, aqueceu uma vez demais (enquanto eu estava testando), que o motor  finalmente desistiu. O custo foi de US $ 3500 para solucionar, o problema era um sensor de US $ 29 que eu não sabia sobre ... e nem sequer havia escrito sobre nenhum fórum. Eu simplesmente não queria pagar a carga de diagnósticos de US $ 85 ... nunca mais. 

Which sensor did you change?

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On 8/7/2017 at 11:55 AM, Jefferson Moreira said:

 

I have Jouney 2011 is overheating only when it is in high rotation, the thermostatic valve has been removed and replaced the water pump and it still keeps heating, the fan is normally turning on. Has anyone had this problem?

having this exact issue. even the mechanic is stumped. we've gone through everything we can think of. 

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On 8/7/2017 at 9:55 AM, Jefferson Moreira said:

 

I have Jouney 2011 is overheating only when it is in high rotation, the thermostatic valve has been removed and replaced the water pump and it still keeps heating, the fan is normally turning on. Has anyone had this problem?

Jefferson, was this ever fixed on your car? It would be interesting to find out what the problem was?

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On 9/22/2017 at 10:01 AM, Armando G said:

Jefferson, was this ever fixed on your car? It would be interesting to find out what the problem was?

Curious on what causes and the fix as well. We will be working on a 2009 Dodge Journey right after we finished installing new shocks, smittybilt bumper and LED lights on the current Jeep project. The current owner of the Journey mentioned about the slight overheating issue. He had the water pump changed already.

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I have a 2013 Dodge Journey, which is right now sitting at dealership where I purchased this vehicle.  The engine block is warped which I am being told was due to my heater hose.  Was driving the car when smelled something funny, looked down and temp gauge went from middle to hot, I pulled over as soon as able, saw heater hose blown at elbow.    Am now being told they will not honor the warranty due to the hose causing the problem, and since hose not under warranty will not fix.  The vehicle has a 5 year 100,000 warranty.  Car is only 4 years old, still under warranty.  Anyone else have this problem.  And would a blown heater hose cause head gasket to blow and ultimately warp the block?

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17 hours ago, klp087 said:

I have a 2013 Dodge Journey, which is right now sitting at dealership where I purchased this vehicle.  The engine block is warped which I am being told was due to my heater hose.  Was driving the car when smelled something funny, looked down and temp gauge went from middle to hot, I pulled over as soon as able, saw heater hose blown at elbow.    Am now being told they will not honor the warranty due to the hose causing the problem, and since hose not under warranty will not fix.  The vehicle has a 5 year 100,000 warranty.  Car is only 4 years old, still under warranty.  Anyone else have this problem.  And would a blown heater hose cause head gasket to blow and ultimately warp the block?

 

 

Hi klp087, 

 

While the members of our team are not mechanically trained, we can look into your warranty parameters further for you and see if we can provided any additional information. We would be more than happy to offer our assistance while you are working with your dealer as well. Please feel free to send us a private message with your VIN and servicing dealership so we can get started. 

 

Julie 
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I have already been dragged through the coals on this.  Chyrsler Fiat according to Lake Norman Dodge Chrysler in Cornelius NC, has deemed the warranty null and void.  This is through Chyrsler Power Train Center.  Amazing, heartbreaking, hardship, I have been through so many emotions.   I have in writing that "when a  non-covered part (Hose) causes the failure of  a covered part (Engine) is NO LONGER covered."   WOW!!!!!!!  What causes a heater hose to blow in a well maintained vehicle.  Perhaps the problem with debri getting into cylinder head???  Had to have transmission on this vehicle rebuilt one and half years into ownership (May 7, 2015).  On July 20, 2015, complained of hearing noise in engine upon start, nothing found at that time. And on October 7, 2016 had to have Throttle body replaced.  Any advice on "Lemon Law".     On December 12, 2017, Tried to work with Chris Brown at dealership on labor and was told that was up to Chrysler.  Which he is now advising he never said.  As God is my witness he is a liar.   I sent e-mail to owner, Jack Salzman on December 13, 2017, which was marked read on that date,  begging him to work with me on this.     Finally on December 20, 2017,  I got a quote for $5,380.00, off of the original quote of $6,428.33, wow a savings of $1,048.33.  On a vehicle that is only 4 years old, under 5 year 100,000.00 warranty, and a vehicle that I am still making payments on and cannot drive.  Merry Christmas!!  Don't think you can help at this point, just wanted the public to know what I have been through.  Karen Peltier 

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I’m confused so your heater hose failed and I’m assuming you kept driving your vehicle causing it to overheat and warp the block? I’m not being mean but this goes for anybody as soon as your car is overheating pull off and turn off your car. It’s not your fault that the part prematurely failed, but since you continued to drive it overheating it the manufacturer sees this as your fault. 

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5 hours ago, Eduardo831 said:

I’m confused so your heater hose failed and I’m assuming you kept driving your vehicle causing it to overheat and warp the block? I’m not being mean but this goes for anybody as soon as your car is overheating pull off and turn off your car. It’s not your fault that the part prematurely failed, but since you continued to drive it overheating it the manufacturer sees this as your fault. 

 

This. ^^

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On 10/3/2017 at 7:20 PM, Jefferson Moreira said:

after changing the temperature sensor, we found the resistance of the problem fan and also the reservoir cap that was opening the safety valve before the pressure.

There it is, an $11+/- sensor creating bigger issues. Glad you resolved it Jefferson.

KLP, I feel for you. Hope it works out for you.

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