Dodge Journey With Stalling Engine - The Fix Could Be This Simple!

No codes being set, and yet the engine instantly dies. Sometimes the basics are the best way to find the problem.
#EngineStalling #DodgeJourneyStalling #WireHarnessWiggleTest
‪@J_R_Shop‬

[@hirepikepower36]

Fantastic video! 6.1 SRT had the exact same issue. Replaced 4k+ in parts before finding this PCM video.

[@J_R_Shop]

Thanks! These intermittent electrical issues are sometimes hard to find, and it can be very frustrating. 😡

[@TheDandeyo]

A weeks gone by and it hasn't stalled or lost power once. Way less stressful driving in to work not wondering if it will stall in traffic with cars coming up behind. Thanks Alvin!!

[@J_R_Shop]

You're welcome Dan...I'm happy it helped you regain confidence in the car!

[@rciancia]

The good old tap test.. the simplest thing to do fast and the most overlooked troubleshooting step. Well done !

[@J_R_Shop]

Yes, often overlooked, and I'm guilty of that myself...you being in electronic repair would be more than use to doing the tap test! It sure did save a ton of testing and probing in this case! Thank you Ron! 😊

[@rciancia]

@@J_R_Shop Very true my friend.. When I work on Tube Amp, I connect a dummy resistor speaker load ( so I don't have to hear the 800Mz tone) , and run an audio signal through the amp and connect to a scope. I take a stick and tap around.. when I see the sinewave jump, bingo.. I found many bad ceramic disc caps this way.

[@covercalls88]

Thanks for the upload. I will keep it in mind if l have the same problem. I have a 2017 Journey and yes the starter battery is located in the left femder and the designers should have been pistol whipped.

[@Skoden_lures]

Right? The dumbest place for a battery.

[@J_R_Shop]

Hi Sean, if it's only happening during hard braking...it's possible there is an issue with the brake booster, that is causing a vacuum leak. Try disconnecting and plugging the brake booster line, and see if that changes the performance issue...just remember you won't have power brakes with the line disconnected, and braking will require more effort. If you have a scanner, check the codes, also if your scanner does real time monitoring, check the fuel pressure...may be the fuel pump is starting to fail. The stalling from a bad brake booster makes sense, but it shouldn't cause power loss when the brake isn't being applied...so maybe more than one issue at the same time? It's a long shot...I have had this kind of issue when the timing belt has jumped a tooth, lets hope it's not that.

[@servicetechnician3264]

Hello Alvin, yep those electrical connections can cause some weird symptoms! George B. in Michigan

[@J_R_Shop]

They sure can be George!

[@Comfortzoneescape]

My 2017 Journey stops out of nowhere. The engine shuts off but the radio and lights stay on. Advance checked for any codes and there are none. Crankshaft replaced, new battery as well. I’m at a loss. I’ve had it 5 months and could only drive it 1 month and pay monthly for it.

[@J_R_Shop]

I have not worked on a 2017 model...but it sounds like a similar issue to the one I fixed in this video, the connection to module needs to be cleaned. The Journey in this video has not randomly stalled again since I clean the contacts in the plug to the module. It's a dangerous issue to have...the Journey in this video stalled a couple of times in high traffic intersections, pretty scary stuff for the driver!

[@joernone]

Alvin, Lucky guess! 😋 Regards, John

[@J_R_Shop]

Yes John, very lucky! As you know, finding intermittent electrical issues can be difficult, and with out any codes for a guide...the old time trusted wiggle/shake method comes in handy as a starting point. I started this video expecting that trouble shooting this issue would be more technical, and when it wasn't, I figured it wasn't worth posting the video. Then after looking at the footage a couple of times I decided that as basic as it is, someone out there may get the little help they needed. Not all repairs are this simple!! 😳😡😥

[@moshex99]

brother i changed the transmission ,i have too reprogram my ecu ?

[@J_R_Shop]

I could be wrong, but I believe they are self learning, and it will relearn as you drive after the transmission swap.

[@caylee3277]

Hi my wife just messaged me and said the car is stalling during the harder braking and she is losing acceleration, I'm leaving work now to go look at it, can you message me back and give me an idea of what else to check for so if I need to buy something I can on my way home, thank you. Btw I've recently had a transmission fluid leak and I've replaced and resealed the transmission fluid pan

[@ambermarie9493]

Did y9u ever find a solution? My 2019 dodge journey is doing the exact same thing!!!!

[@caylee3277]

@@ambermarie9493 the dodge journeys are trash, my motor had a tick and my transmission blew twice, it's been in my driveway for over a year not driving, to much still owed on it and don't want to ruin my credit with a repo, so just been paying monthly on a POS that we can't even use

[@moshex99]

hello men ,,, my dodge journey 2011 mainstreet ,%80 of times will shut off while driving after that it will cranking but no start, we checked everything by Computer it wasnt show anything ,,the last time i taked off the (+) battery connection and taked on , the car fixed and running normaly ,,they said it is an ECU so what about your opinion? i have too change it or clean it ??????

[@J_R_Shop]

Hey there Mo...I would definitely try cleaning the ECU pins before paying for a new one, you have nothing to lose by cleaning the pins.

[@moshex99]

@@J_R_Shop big thanks bro

[@moshex99]

that's about a week the car hasn't stalling or lossing any power ,,again big thanks cause it was your help we did same thing it wasn't dirty but i looked at it the color of the peens was deferent,,,but i hve a question before that and now the car has little transmission clunking with P&R&D while not moving,,and transmission is new ,we thought the old transmission was good also but the ecu was bad ,after we changed the transmission the car was stalling,so what that is little bit explaination please ❤️😕

[@J_R_Shop]

@@moshex99 was it a rebuilt transmission, or a salvage yard used one, and this an AWD or FWD? Assuming the transmission is newly reconditioned and done properly, you may have issues with the axles...also, are the wheel nuts tight?

[@moshex99]

@@J_R_Shop it was used one with 2017 model with 6 speed ,cause the car is v6,and FWD ,yeah sure they are tight

[@meme-fd3fs]

There is a recalls it’s still scary to drive 🥴

[@J_R_Shop]

Yes, it's definitely a safety issue!

[@meme-fd3fs]

I replace the map sensor and now I have code 129

[@J_R_Shop]

@@meme-fd3fs what lead you to replace the MAP sensor?

[@meme-fd3fs]

@@J_R_Shop I had code P0107 Manifold Absolute Pressure/Barometric Pressure

[@mikebrewster3542]

Hi my 2010 journey stalls when accelerating and somwtimes just in park and while drive has like hiccups and traction control light comes on and engine light is flashing along with tire pressure. I took the throttle body off and cleaned it still same problem. Going to do the spark plugs next any advice would help thank you. Im a tradesman can DIY majority unless i need a special tool

[@J_R_Shop]

Hi Mike, You have a lot going on with that Journey, what DTC codes are you getting? The ABS/Traction control can be a simple as a wheel speed sensor or TPMS, but the engine issues can range greatly, the fault codes may help lead to the problem(s), and eliminate the guess work. I wish I could give you more to go on. 🤔

[@mikebrewster3542]

​@J_R_Shop thinking a fuel ratio problem got a live scan Friday will update thanks for replying

[@jkgoogle5185]

The wiring looks like Camel Snot.... .. Give the engine a de-grease and wash down also..