Dodge Journey: No Start, No Crank

In this video I have a look at a 2015 Dodge Journey that was towed in for a no crank condition. The power of visual inspection comes through strong in this video. Aftermarket add on junk strikes again! -Enjoy!
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[@SouthMainAuto]

*UPDATE:* The customer stopped back a few days later and we installed the OEM antenna on the roof so it would solve the issues with the wet headliner. He bought the car in the condition it was in, back up camera and baby shark fin were all ready on there. He did not want to do any further testing with the internal key detection antenna's at this time

[@DaaaveO1971]

Hopefully he asked you to pull that silly cow catcher off the back too!

[@190055joe]

Just curious you disconnected the aftermarket feed wire at the backend wouldn't it be better to disconnect at the feed just incase it rubs through elsewhere .

[@thewarzoneking]

the aftermarket crap ends up being the eBay aftermarket crap and it just goes bad after a couple months or the rubber seals go bad

[@TDG2654]

@@190055joe the video feed runs all the way to the front. The power is tapped of that module in the back. He cut the power wire and the video feed is now dead because of it. So it doesn't really matter if it rubs through, because there is no voltage on it anyway

[@franktstets8037]

Thanks for your very informative videos. Your patience with wiring and troubleshooting is amazing. You take the time to find the source of a problem. That's inspiring and auto mechanics everywhere should follow your example. Keep up the great work and your videos.

[@darwinrover]

Eric took his cap off. Shits about to get serious

[@ekop1778]

GLAD I SCRAPPED MY DODGE CHRYSLER FOR SUBIE- FORD TOO- NEVER AGAIN DODGE FORD

[@mark98070]

@@ekop1778 You forgot to add GM to your list of "never agains"

[@aaronbryant1008]

@@ekop1778 subie is my never again. Dodge hasnt stranded me yet.

[@scott8919]

I had so many issues with my 01 Outback, the only thing that didn't break was the head gaskets.

[@adamjones2025]

If Eric took his cap off while talking to a customer i would be running.

[@SafeTeeB]

....."But the tech who installed the back-up camera attended our 3 hour training class to get certified. That is what makes it your best buy."

[@terrorriizz]

all apprentices only need watch the SMA channel

[@rhkips]

When aftermarket garbage gets installed correctly, we never get to see it! ;D Back in my early 20s, I lived out in the country for a bit. Lack of street lights at night convinced me to pick up the most AWESOME LIGHT KIT EVER from Walmart... This was long before I was even remotely interested in cars and mechanics and whatnot. Got 'em installed (without reading the directions, of course!), turned 'em on real quick, they worked, waited for nightfall to take a quick drive, and in less than a minute, my car was on fire. A wasted gatorade and a night of googling later, I figured out why. Poorly installed aftermarket garbage jumpstarted my career. :D

[@SouthMainAuto]

Hahaha loved the story! I did lol.... for real.... still laughing as a matter of fact haha

[@throttlebottle5906]

LOL, proper installation would have been throwing away the whole kit and going to get good materials ;)

[@dustinpomeroy8817]

Haha that's funny shit right there

[@reecenewton3097]

@skat kat Just don't ever pee on an electric fence.

[@dobiedude7479]

I agree with your method of tapping and giggling wires. It works. Short story... I am an aircraft mechanic. A helicopter was getting an error message from the autopilot. Gyro invalid. I finally found the problem by bumping the circuit breaker panel and noticed the gyro needle jump. A terminal was loose. I was later counseled for improper troubleshooting. I told that person to pound sand. Why didn’t they like me?

[@davidkroth]

Eric, thank you for putting in the effort to make these videos so viewer friendly. It's a big pain finding and fixing these issues. Adding the photography makes it that much harder.

[@neutrodyne]

Eric has got to be one of the best mechanics out there. He also does a great job of filming as he talks. He has my respect!

[@dukeman7595]

"There's your problem lady" I get a kick when he says that.. Why to go Eric O.

[@ccameron9398]

I do all of my own installations of aftermarket equipment (amateur radio) etc. Watching your videos has greatly changed the way I do installs. Abrasion resistant loom, proper connectors, separate fuse blocks, no vampire connectors. Thanks for the insights into the problems poor installations cause for repair shops.

[@ratataran]

I had to look up what a vampire connector is, and it looks like a legitimate connector for repairs or aftermarket installs, what is wrong with them? This is the first time I learned of vampire connectors, thought you meant like just twisted together wires or some shit.

[@wedoshotz6645]

@@ratataran The problem is trying to find them if you're the next guy trying to troubleshoot. They're not foolproof.

[@VochoTalacha]

I don't think viewers should go crazy on the comments because of Eric disconnecting/deleting/defeating aftermarket stuff. I mean, Eric's job is to fix the car's issue, and if that is caused by some external device causing havoc and fixed by removing said contraption, then so be it. We should all realiz that Eric ain't no car stereo installer, he's a car tech and he's gonna resolve the drivability issue he's been hired to fix. If the owner wants his/her aftermarket stuff back on, then an expert qualified installer should be the one to be hired for the job.

[@carrollmaness1672]

Ty Jesus and ty Eric for at least giving me places to look other than "it's ya bàttery!" My car hasn't had dependable cranking for nearly a year and a half due to very similar issues looking forward to have someone check into these possibilities

[@shadetreemech290]

What I would have done to fix it, since the problem is a break down of insulation is reinsulate it. With a piece of rubber hose (vacuum line) slit up the side and installed over the wire, tied with small zip ties and maybe file down the sharp edge. This would love all the after market accessories in place and undisturbed.

[@jmrodri69]

I love how you spend the time showing the debugging process in your videos. Way to often youtubers will show the beginning then come back with "so that was it" without showing the process. Keep up the great work.

[@isaacmoore3285]

The amount of aftermarket junk I've removed that pulls down some of the CAN systems in cars is astounding. Good find!

[@shifty4277]

This is my new favorite channel, I have been hooked for a couple weeks watching old ones, you do great work don’t cut corners and absolutely not just a parts hanger love watching keep up the great work Eric O.

[@generalporkchop1817]

I have watched a lot of repair videos over the years (It's a sickness) and yours are the absolute BEST.

[@ahmedjimmy21]

As a former wrench-turner, I truly enjoy your videos, even learn a thing or two here and there, even if I don't do it any more.

[@jackbaird427]

Eric's troubleshooting techniques are absolutely superb. I learn something about cars every-time I watch one of Eric's videos. Good job Eric & Mrs. O!

[@bigclivedotcom]

It's easy to do that with modern meters and scopes. They've got so many features.

[@rosco77365]

Oh, how I would love a Big Clive / SMA collaboration video.

[@scientist100]

It is fancy but nothing more important than knowledge. This can be done with a multimeter that has the capability to capture max/min readings. Trust me, I can give you all the scan tools & scope meters and you wouldn't fix crap if you didn't know where to begin or understand the system you're trying to fix.

[@umxrr8677]

@@rosco77365 clive is in uk and rick is in us, i guess

[@davidb.fishburn9338]

Chrysler dealer tech here, that shark fin antenna is not factory. Also, whoever did that hack job wiring is an idiot, wiring should never be run across the face of an airbag. That could interfere with the proper op of the curtain airbag right there. That's a federal offense, as it could be considered tampering with federally mandated safety equipment. One common problem i'm seeing with the factory antenna is the threaded portion of the mast gets broken off in the base of the antenna. Sometimes, the broken part can be unscrewed out, otherwise, the base has to be replaced. That rf hub has to be moved out of the way to replace the base. Seeing your update comment, glad that you were able to figure it out and fix it. Also, if the fobik is not transmitting, putting the fobik on the pushbutton and starting the car with it can help to diag. Edit: The interior antenna for the fobiks is under the center console, that's why the fobiks have to be in that area of the cupholder for the interior antenna to pick up the fobiks. I agree with you, Eric about aftermarket accessories installation, and about never tapping into a module power feed.

[@baggins1]

Never run anything on the egress side of airbag. Preferably not near it at all. Almost impossible to avoid on LE vehicle equipment installs though.

[@jbdragon3295]

How about never tying into a circuit that also could just kill your car from even working!!! It should be on its own circuit. Take the time to run wires correctly.

[@timothybarney7257]

I need to troubleshoot my antenna as the satellite radio portion has no reception, this video is helpful for locating parts.

[@FreeStuffPlease]

Yea the only place you should really run power from is the battery or the power distribution center. Make sure you use an inline fuse (in this case they didnt do that either which would of saved the customer from a no-start). Then if necessary use a relay and connect that to either the ignition, or reverse light, to power say aftermarket powered windows or a backup camera, respectively.

[@christopherrabaldo3377]

That's what's wrong with this country. Regulated to death. Compliant little sheep. Fuck the government. Remove the damn airbag.

[@Edyth_Hedd]

These clips give me a new appreciation for how smart you have to be to be a good mechanic.

[@jlanier6]

Thank you for showing how to properly trace down a short in the system. Working in auto parts for almost 30 years we get that question all the time and now we have a video to direct someone to .

[@robertanderson6850]

I really like your 'practical' approach to diagnosis. I wonder about the other shops that send their 'problems' to you. Do they just do the easy jobs only??? What will the future repairs be like when all these electronic laden cars get many years and miles on them? I predict a lot of vehicles will be thrown away without people like you !! I love your videos and your honesty and work ethic. A loyal fan. Bob (Dallas, OR)

[@DieselRamcharger]

@@mctigmctiggy1475 in other words, you're a hack.

[@DieselRamcharger]

@@mctigmctiggy1475 you just suck at your job and can't diagnose problems quickly. You're the kind of mechanic that keeps South Main in business.

[@DieselRamcharger]

@@mctigmctiggy1475 little over 2 decades, why? You suck at your job, you are unsuccessful and bitter. I get it. Funny thing is, I'm the guy that people bring their "unsolvable" problems too, knowing damn well i do NOTHING for cheap.

[@crisprtalk6963]

Saw Journey in 78 with Cheap Trick, Heart and the Motor City Madman! County Stadium, Milwaukee! Great show! Oh..... sorry wrong Journey.

[@richardcranium5839]

world series of rock???

[@619DioFan]

Back when bands were made up of people who had real talent. saw all these and many more.

[@crisprtalk6963]

@@richardcranium5839 Grand Slam Jam

[@hendrix87boss]

Watching u figure this out and ur wheels just going in that head really inspires me to keep working on automobiles thanks Eric O and thanks Mrs O for the hard work at the desk

[@tim6991]

Always love watching your videos. Good explanations and thought processes to arrive at your diagnostic conclusions. Keep it coming Sir!

[@JoesAutoElectric]

Nice man. I get this sort of crap a lot too. Customers get upset at removing the badly installed wiring. Can't win sometimes. The installers need to learn that harnesses need to be insulated to be done correctly.

[@throttlebottle5906]

or use wire that will take the sustained chaffing and sharp edges, yeah I know they'd never use it because of the cost $$$

[@chrisosiecki8050]

Glad you guys talk. You both have great diagnostic sites.

[@rumrunner1756]

Best detective show ever ‘SMA’. 👍👍

[@markdavison6223]

Thank you for the great videos! Information mixed with great family content. I would rather watch SMA vids, than prime time television!

[@mikechiodetti6737]

Very Good Diag! Aftermarket crap, installed by non professional = trouble!

[@Moses55845]

Hi, I am a new guy in your channel. I have been watching your videos since a few months ago. I was put in my house on medical leave since May 2021 and honestly your videos are awesome as you work on vehicles, explain the procedures, trouble shoots the issues and provide humor or conversation in the process. I used to work on my cars and motorcycles at home, however, my medical situation has kind of taken me away from enjoying my garage and maintaining my cars. Sir, I was looking for someone like yourself in my area and got lucky because it is hard to find someone with your integrity in the auto mechanic field. I just wanted to say that ALL your videos, regardless how simple/logical the issues are do not erase them. I have to stay most of the day at home (cancer I have) and I don't watch other stuff on TV or the internet because it is repetitive/gossip/non productive information. THANK YOU!!!!!!

[@TheVideosdedaniel]

God bless you all for all the time and effort as well the encouragement that you provided to many of us thank you

[@n9wox]

SMA recording? Time to mow the lawn.

[@enceladusfox2247]

I've noticed that it's the aftermarket stuff that was run poorly that always does the damage and leaves them stranded... Thank you for bringing us along for the diagnostic.. i really love your videos, the things you say make me laugh sometimes .. " i've got you guys propped up on the seat belt bolt " .. and "let me give you guys vertigo while i zoom in" lol .. makes the repair more fun to watch .. :)

[@JW-le9ru]

Great video (as usual) ! Excellent insight as you go about the troubleshooting and the mindset that goes with it. I am learning electrical as so many things are related especially in today's cars. Your video really helps, thanks!

[@kevinoscarson2941]

As a mechanic I thought tools would be my main expense....then around 2000 every car manufacturer decided to change their styles of fuses every 3 years or so with Ford leading the pack. Now I carry to full trays of fuses in the truck only to find....there is always a style I’m missing...oh the saga....

[@nsaglian]

So it was not a Dodge problem, but sloppy aftermarket equipment installation! Great video!

[@heathroi]

give it time

[@ednordhagen7827]

Loved the video. Eric is a very smart guy. I'll keep watching.

[@andrewkiwi1]

Good job finding that short. I love the DIY radio installations with wires twisted together and wrapped in cellotape. Bad radio and alarm installations and trailer plugs with those blue scotchlock clips are a curse we deal with regularly.

[@georgescott1180]

Just remember viewers, if no one else can do it-South Main Auto CAN do it.

[@notajp]

“Fins to the left, fins to the right and you’re the only bait in town”...

[@pHOneGenIuS2009]

Another Parrothead 😁

[@alexandriabowe]

Eric O to the rescue again! I learn every time I watch and re-watch your videos

[@1956fink]

Mega thanks for the added effort to bring us viewers along.

[@MrCook-kl2qe]

For those who do not know, You can push the Push To Start button a second time to stop the engine from cranking. Also if you hold it in, while driving, the engine will shut off.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

You should have had your number one tech, Miss Marie, handle that. 🤔 Usually backup camera power is connected to the back up light.

[@sirchomps]

Classic! Classic SMA! I love it! Keep them coming!

[@lawrencewheeler8868]

"Connections, or where wires go through body panels,etc" first lesson on electrical problems! Good video!

[@zokushatech]

Literally had a red journey come in today with a no start, and it was red too! Mine was a 2016 though, with the 4 cylinder, and it still cranked. Turns out it needed either a CKP or the harness. Chrysler actually has a recall for that specific issue so we sent it to the dealership

[@dirtracingfan8742]

Every time he said shark fin I knew this wasn’t gonna end without hearing some snippet of baby shark. Fml

[@randyearles9286]

paying attention and being persistant is the key to success. well done

[@Thomas63r2]

When I was a kid one of the magazine subscriptions my mother bought for us boys was Popular Mechanics. One of the regular monthly features was a mystery car ailment that was stumping all previous mechanics until old Smokey had a look-see. He spent the time to thoroughly diagnose and trace down the source of the problem. I loved reading those articles, and later when I started working on cars I remembered a lot of the crazy stories - and then I became the guy figuring out what others gave up on. Cars are a whole lot more complex now, but I appreciate your methodical way of not only tracing problems. - but looking at the whole car and related systems.

[@CubasAutomotive]

Lol...using the right settings on the tool helps. Lol. Been there... 😂 Absolutely best way to fix that job, was remove the problem! ... I'm right there with ya! Cool video! Lots of info! 👍👍

[@roxanneabbott8424]

Love the way u think!! But I was laughing when u said "that's factory" reminded me of Vice Grip Garage, lol!!!

[@alfonsogobaleza7968]

That’s what good mechanics does. I enjoyed watching it. Learned something new. How to be a hunter a good hunter.

[@bempierre]

Your a jenius! Wish l lived in your town. I have a journey and learned the hard way putting in aftermarket parts. Thanks for all your videos.

[@montestu5502]

“It lives to die another day”. LOL!

[@ekop1778]

dont EVER BUY A DODGE CHRYSLER THEY WILL LEAVE YOU STRANDED---------------- YOU BEEN WARNED

[@colgator6688]

E Kop idiot

[@diemman70]

😆

[@wyattoneable]

When I saw "Journey" I thought it was a video about your trip to Staten Island. :) But this is good too.

[@richardcranium5839]

yeah a vlog on the island trip would be nice

[@NewLevelAuto]

I agree . But ya know hunting season coming up and all 🙄

[@dmmaddex]

I learn a lot watching your channel, EO.

[@kellypenzler5450]

I appreciate highly your deductive reasoning/thought process and thoroughness!!!.

[@timgraham7851]

"Feels like I'm in, but I'm certainly not.". LMAO.

[@petemedina8446]

Well he got lucky at least twice before lol

[@andrewwelch5668]

Story of my life

[@MrEightball_Not]

Sounds like something he’s told Mrs O before 🤣

[@Familyray]

That's when I say " hold still a minute, you're messing up my concertration " !!!

[@LeeLee-gv9ih]

That's what she said

[@hxc7273]

I was screaming at my screen when you had the vantage on Low Amps 20, lmao.

[@Aceofcakesuk]

I work on forklift trucks and I've also found that anything non factory is usually the cause of any electrical issues. Forklifts are a hack job paradise. Love your channel

[@davidfortin7897]

Hey man, I brought it in for a "no start" and your working on my radio!!

[@mikemaccracken3112]

The dealership I worked at would remove all aftermarket accessories from their used vehicles before they sold them. Dealer principal didn’t want anything on used vehicles that wasn’t an factory installed option.

[@keno77]

Oh, I wish every dealer was like that,a long time ago I bought a vw golf and had some trouble, I went under the dashboard and got shocked, the amount of cable and aftermarket junk I removed was just ridiculous and I hope I won't see it again.

[@picoboo5048]

Meter has to be on internal amps the way it's hooked up, it is set for an amp clamp in the current situation, pardon the pun😜

[@kiphigdon3247]

good detective work mister you always get it done thanks for your time showing the how too's

[@mikegaydos3114]

this was one of the best videos so far !!!!!!

[@robertsistrunk6631]

"there's your problem lady!" (points to the Dodge emblem)

[@willierepairone5389]

It's not a Jeep this time ,,,,,,,😌 Let's see where this Journey takes us....

[@donerickson1954]

Nowhere fast, for sure.

[@mooredann69]

I was hoping Vegas, Pappa needs some new shoes.

[@willierepairone5389]

After that,, market.... Show...

[@thomastommy1192]

A truly Awesome great video. I think it's great that you took the time to trace this down and fix it. Sadly most mechanics won't take the time to do all this. So they second guess everything and cost the customer a lot of money and head acks for nothing. Thanks for posting the video. I hope you have a very blessed week.

[@richard1835]

I have a no start/no crank Mobile diagnosis tomorrow on a 2015 Journey. Same symptoms. Its already had the parts cannon shot at it. Thank you for the video.

[@amunderdog]

Grubby mechanic -vs - white interior parts. You survived.

[@timgraham7851]

Whom ever installed the camera is an amateur. Wire that to the reverse light circuit.

[@Agent22817]

Yup which is already typically in the tailgate as it is :)

[@JoePJack1]

How are they going to watch behind them while they’re driving???

[@timgraham7851]

@@JoePJack1 Mirror and that large rear window.

[@shantyburton6854]

They may want the camera available as a turn on option. Cameras can be made to work either way.

[@FreeStuffPlease]

Looks like its wired to stay on and be used as the rear view mirror.

[@brianburns7211]

Thanks for the new video. I look forward to watching your usual Sunday installment. I thought that we were out of luck with having several come out this week. It still amazes me about the hack job aftermarket installations. A couple of years ago I replaced the stock AM/FM radio in my Chhheeevvroleeet 2500 with the fuel efficient 6.0. I had to wire the new radio’s harness to the module which has the door dinger... Care was taken to solder and heat shrink all connections. It didn’t take too much time to do things right. I guess that time is money for the car electronics shops. They must do whatever to get them out the door and get the next one in.

[@peter6411]

Hi Eric, It's all very well putting after market stuff on your car, but get it done professionally unless you really know what your doing. Your video just goes to show how a botched install can screw up the car's systems so easily... Great videos Eric thanks for making them... All the best from Peter in the UK.

[@gungadinn]

Eric, your distrust for aftermarket equipment and installation is well justified. I've seen too many cars where an aftermarket stereo amp was installed with no fuse or circuit breaker. The system required a 100 amp circuit but only installed using 10 gauge wire. Should have been 4 gauge or better. The wire was run through the rocker panel, with like the Journey, no anti-chafe on the wires. Good way to burn a car to the ground. Out of the referral work you get, any idea how many new customers you pick up as full time clients?

[@coldfoot99]

Working 20 plus years as an RV tech I have sat in wonder as to why the rig I am working on hasn't burned to the ground. When I tell the customer what I have found they are usually not amused by being the recipient of a previous hack job.

[@thedepartmentofredundancyd5160]

Everybody in the world knows not to mess with the electrics of a Fiat. They come with factory installed gremlins, why add more?

[@CRAPO2011]

LoL , made me laufh when he complimented the cleets/sneakers. Good taste Mr. South Main. Congrats on the troubleshooting prowess also

[@russ533mj]

That new little snap on pliers you have is AWESOME!!!

[@Bushougoma]

That's called a Micro2 fuse. They also make a Micro3 fuse which is two separate fuses that share one case with a common center terminal.

[@jonsey1886]

@South Main Auto Repair LLC You can get them on the Amazon FuseTech Micro2 120 Piece Automotive Commercial Fuse Assortment (119 Blade Fuses + Fuse Puller) 5A 7.5A 10A 15A 20A 25A 30A www.amazon.com/dp/B07SS6MRD7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yBbGDbS6BZQPM

[@TeemarkConvair]

why am i thinking Eric's not the"best liked" repair shop by other shops? Oh sure, he'll fix'em. but then it's all over U tube and the customers recognize their vehicles and prob harass the original shops! Good job Eric

[@Guust_Flater]

Sure there are people where SMA/Eric was not the first garage that tried to fix the problem, but I hear Eric often say "brought here by another garage". Some garages are part swappers and wenn that doesn't help, they send the car to the next garage in this case SMA/Eric.

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

Eric never shames the other garage by name (he's nice that way), and the customer knows what went down whether there's a video posted or not, so personally I don't see how "another garage" would have any reason to complain.

[@SouthMainAuto]

@@DaddyBeanDaddyBean I never mention the other shop OR run them down because frankly the local shops I deal with send me a LOT of work and I appreciate it very much :)

[@saulgoodman9490]

Eric l imagine you would hope that other shops would step up their game, I'm sure you will always have plenty of work coming your way. Your diagnosing skills are second to none, huge long time Aussie fan here.

[@DaddyBeanDaddyBean]

@skat kat if I found out a garage sent my car to another garage without telling me, I would never use that first garage again, and I'd tell them exact why.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Great job!!! I couldn't tall you how much of that after market crap that I've pulled out of customer's cars that was causing issues. I could probably fill a 55 gallon drum. Keep up the good work.

[@rickwalling1148]

Always a adventure with SMA when he goes chasing a wire problem!! It’s so funny

[@halfpac5]

Switched off packers game to watch. Thanks eric!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Who/what are the "packers"? ;) LoL~!

[@brianl6964]

Must be in MN.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

@@brianl6964 Don't know who/what the vikings are either! ;)

[@dukeman7595]

Your better off for it, you learned something.

[@halfpac5]

Go pack go! And always best of luck finding a mechanic who is honest as he is competent at their job like Eric

[@jamescostello6529]

I ran a Home Despot paint department and I wanted to wear a shirt that said "Too stupid to paint!". You need one that says "Too stupid to install!"

[@lazarohernandez8005]

Thanks for all the videos you put up.. i watched all the time, my favorites are electrical repairs, i do auto repairs too at a dealership, and electrical its always hard for me to understand, so I tank your for your time and knowledge, i hope one day i get to be good as you are.. “UNO MOMENTO” it always bring me smile and laugh when you speak some spanish..

[@sergiovtorres]

Good call on not repairing aftermarket stuff i learned that the hard way last week.

[@cudaphil]

When Eric says it was towed in from another shop are all these vehicles towed in from one particular shop or different shops?

[@ndawgtkd]

I was wondering the same, are all the shops in your area crap, seems like you get a lot of vehicles from shops.

[@atrahasis3899]

The white thing is a FIAT dorsal fin. It signals the sex and receptiveness of the vehicle to other FIATS during mating season, so that by summer's end we usually have a bumper crop of new crappy Italian vehicles with buggy electrical systems and questionable drivetrain components.

[@richardcranium5839]

lol

[@throttlebottle5906]

lmao!

[@billscott2472]

You make a very good point after installing aftermarket items

[@insidethreewide7133]

As a 2013 journey owner, I learned some valuable information for the future. Great trouble shooting skills and very well documented.

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

I put 154K on a Journey. When I traded it, it ran like a Swiss watch. And the ONLY problem I had with it was warping rotors. Tried Napper rotors and calipers - no joy. The only ones that lasted any significant time were the OEM parts. Otherwise, that Journey was a dang fine car and I was kinda sad to see it go. Of course, I didn’t stuff any after-market crap in it either. That 3.6L engine was no slouch either. It would haul the mail if you asked it to. One of the very few Chrysler products I enjoyed having. Thanks Eric. Outstanding video!

[@knobrush]

"another Chrysler product in the bay" Come on Eric, Chrysler quality didn't put it there. Some yeah-hoo monkeyed with it and "there's your problem lady".

[@pastblast1664]

This was good information for us DIYers who occasionally enter into foolish hack mode. Wife wants a back up camera on our 06" town and country.....guess I'll run power all the way back from the battery. Prolly safest. Thanks Eric!

[@bobmcelver1484]

Nice diagnostic work !.......Heading back up 390 towards home I had to swing off at exit 1 to check out the SMA Mecca ;)......yeah it was 3:30 am and kinda stalky but hey, had to check out the digs and absorb some SMA feel good vibes......lol....

[@n9wox]

Amateur hour: I thought you talking about the aftermarket installation.

[@7daystodieyeahbuddy919]

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[@covercalls88]

I have a 2017 dodge journey, my first starting problem was a bad battery in the fob. Battery lasts about 18 months before replacement. Thanks for the upload.

[@jimtrottier3743]

Dang your good another great fix wish your shop was closer to me , keep up the great videos . Thanks JT

[@invertedpolarity6890]

Welcome to the All Chrysler All the Time channel.

[@klwthe3rd]

Aftermarket 💩 for the win! When will people learn.

[@dirtracingfan8742]

Never.

[@klwthe3rd]

@@dirtracingfan8742 Yeah I kinda guessed that but I had to ask. 🤣

[@poiiihy]

because there's always new people

[@robertgregilovich2229]

Great diagnosis. You have the knack and skills.

[@Jpilgrim30]

I love those Mac screwdriver handles. Bought a whole set of screwdrivers, picks, and hose removers because I liked them so much.