How I fix my 2010 Dodge Journey starting problem

This is how I fix my 2010 Dodge Journey starter problem

[@Drodle]

Thank you! I'm having the same problem with my 2013 Dodge Journey and it's frustrating as hell, I've only had it 4 months and it's been nothing but problems.

[@alexolmstead5761]

My dude you saved me $500 and a weekend away. Thank you!

[@MonicaLopez-zu2wy]

🙋🏻‍♀️ I 2nd that!!! I will Never Buy Another Dodge Again!!!

[@harbindermangat6102]

Never ever

[@hopeslife371]

Gm...hope all is well. Yesssssdd it helped my pockets BIG TIME.....Having this issue right now and watched two different videos on two different years. I have the 2015 push start...BOY O BOY

[@niles006]

So I have the same problem. So I was wondering did this work long term. I’m so pissed at this car. I’m spending massive amount of time trying to fix this. So I appreciate your video! ✌🏻

[@radhew516]

Yes, it did. And then right after that. I had a freeze out plug went then the other one. The third one finally went In order to fix that freezer plug I have to do a head gasket. Change too which is going to cost me around $2,500. So I am going to junk the car.

[@YeeeeeHaaaaa]

@@radhew516 One thing after another isn’t it? 🙄🤦‍♂️

[@rickrenaud8637]

Dude I hear your pain. I have a 2010 Journey as well however I'm in Canada but same issue. I'm going to try the ground issue tonight but same as you I will never buy another dodge as long as I live. I buy a bike before I buy another dodge. Thanks for the tip man I hope this is the issue.

[@rustymacneil3227]

Fucken' eh bro!! Who was the crackfuck that came up with this???? Shyte!!

[@radhew516]

Lol

[@GBLW]

Mate you saved me hundreds you were right thank you for your you tube video I did what you did and because they painted the ground bolt and also the corrosion the earth was not working properly. Tell me about that f....... battery what a joke. Anyway took the ground off and the positive terminal and brushed them back wd40 and first try it started. Thank you very much

[@kayleeleyo7339]

Change the " range sensor " . I have a 2010 dodge journey , ran fine for a long time an never had problems until recently then boom wouldn't start at all then I could start it in neutral , well that got to where it didn't wanna work either an you'd have to shake the shifter well I guess from all the damn reading I've done this is a bigggg problem with the journeys an people think it's the starter or battery an ground issue , it's a sensor issue !! It's on the side of the transmission !!! I have a 2010 dodge journey 2.4 4 cylinder so I hope this helps who ever reads it an saves you from looking dumb like I did putting my car in neutral or thinking my starter went out!!

[@ytafln2955]

What is the range sensor I’m confused I have the same issue right now as we speak

[@chriswest6090]

Mine has done this every six months for the past year and a half , clean and retighten the battery clamps as well , we replaced one because thats all the local had in stock and it just happened again last monday and I have ordered the other clamp . After trying the extra ground to the block and the start in neutral my emchanic friend and I are convinced the crappy stamped metal battery clamps don't have enough direct contact area so they corrode quickly and lose partial contact preventing the car from charging the battery completely . Every time it's happened my battery has needed 12-16 hours on the trickle charger to recharge completely but the alternator puts out just fine . This guy said he removed the battery so he then had to re-install it which probably fixed the problem until the terminals get corroded again , terrible place for a battery .

[@simplesimon7856]

Thank you for this video an thank y’all for the comments I’m having the same issue Today well it been a few days I’ve been having to jump start my 2016 journey I’m gonna try this method thx again 😀

[@BigDub24]

I use to say that too after spending 4 years with my dodge avenger I've realized I had problems with it but most problems were fixable by myself or under 400$ now the car rides so good the only reason I'm buying another car is because I need more space for work equipments I'm eying that journey since it's pretty much the same car

[@brandied.7706]

As a 2015 Journey owner, my advice is... *RUN!!!* You're BEGGING for trouble if you go ahead and buy a Journey!

[@matthewchambers866]

Thanks bro you helped me when you mentioned starting in neutral been out here for a couple of hours and it started right up

[@adrielmarley3284]

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[@enriqueruben4891]

@Adriel Marley flixportal

[@adrielmarley3284]

@Enrique Ruben thanks, signed up and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it!!

[@enriqueruben4891]

@Adriel Marley No problem xD

[@torrycarlson6472]

Don’t feel bad , it happens to all models . I just bought a 2020 and it don’t start 🙄, need to get it towed to get it checked .. sucks

[@a2c10]

I have a 2010 Journey and same problem. I will never buy another dodge in my life. I buy a skateboard before I buy another dodge. The best cars the honda. Thanks for the tip

[@teresahernandez8241]

Im a honda chick to ugh why did i get a dodge should of got the honda suv

[@ronnierock4173]

Me either, same freaking problem. Sick of it. They won't fix it either. Ty ima try it. Mine locks you out n unlocks without touching anything n the windows come down I thought the stinking dodge was haunted. First Dodge ever owned n last.

[@Muffin21814]

It's been a year. Just wondering if the ground wire is working still. Heard a dodge mechanic saying the original ground wire is shit. Whoever came up with the design of this engine should be fired!!!!!

[@R0obbb__]

Had problems with mine same year as yours I thought it was the battery took it out got it checked and it was good so then took the alternator out to get checked and that also tested good while I had the car taken apart I changed cam and crank shaft sensors and figured upgrading my battery even though the old one was good put every back together runs fine but noticed while I was putting parts back on clicking off and on under the hood inside the fuse box that was causing battery to die! screw dodge and I agree after this loan never gonna look at Chrysler or dodge again!

[@juanmendoza2262]

But you solved the problem and helped us too. Thank you Sir.

[@kelsycunningham8452]

Simple diagnostics my friends. Any mechanic or skilled wrencher as myself would find that problem...bad ground. No need to remove the battery for testing. The jump start lug and grounds are immediately evident for diagnostic or charging. Chrysler products are world class in performance and longevity. Get yourselves a good battery tester, resistive load preferably and an inexpensive code reader.

[@blackflagqwerty]

"Chrysler products are world class in performance and longevity" - Bullshit!

[@timersk1]

Thanks so much man. You know you were about to say it, but I'll say it. Who was the bumb dss Bitsh that designed putting the battery down under the motor behind the front tire. I will never buy the same pile of cow dung myself as well. Good video.

[@Muffin21814]

Took mine in 3 times!!!! They had no problems with it. I think it's also in the key connection because mine is loose, if I take everything off my key ring except just the key it works fine

[@a.a.s.2230]

I think there are multiple issues with the starter system. Oddly enough, mine was doing it regularly and at first wiggling the shifter stick side to side would work, then only putting it in neutral would do it. Then I had to wiggle it in neutral to get it to turn. Eventually it actually got better and only rarely gives me trouble and the neutral wiggle always works. There's also a problem with the main circuit board under the fuse block that disabled my remote start and keyless entry features. Curse the engineer who put the battery in the wheel well where the dirt and salt corrode the battery bracket nut that only a contortionist can reach. And now my power window switches are snapping off when we put the windows up. Another bogus design that to put the windows up you have to pry the switch upwards stressing the plastic tabs that hold it on to failure over time.

[@billhawkins6959]

Its the neutral safety switch in the transmission. Try starting it in neutral. If it starts then thats your problem. My 2010 Journey did the same thing.

[@niles006]

William Hawkins yeah nope

[@joelrheault8910]

I feel ya bro.. My wife was the dodge lover... I'm the chevy boi! She's going through this no start shit today

[@nuss529]

Does she still have the car?

[@michaeljose9007]

A few light taps on the solenoid with a long 1x1 stick got mine started several times then it cleared up and then over a few weeks it refused to start again so i had reached in and around the cold starter and tried and it started, so yes i believe it could be a ground wire issue, so check everything but it will take some patience ,

[@sandramuril468]

Looks Just like mine, sounds to be the exact same issue too good thing I held off on going to the mechanics tomorrow

[@johnonorgan]

same here dodge is nuts I'm an idiot for not looking where the battery was

[@hello-qt5mo]

Don't need to take the tire off just need to jack it up and turn the wheel to have enough room to take it out the battery

[@c_mac7773]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO

[@georgeeleftheriou1761]

I got a 2009 dodge journey RT I have the same issue it won't start thanks for the video I'm gonna try that

[@jwagner1993]

Did you get fixed?

[@georgeeleftheriou1761]

J no its been sitting for 2 years now

[@nuss529]

@@georgeeleftheriou1761 Have you tried starting it in neutral instead of park?

[@brosselot1]

Doesn't anyone check their batteries, damn everyone thinks it's the starter. I just changed the battery on the wife's Dodge Journey and no problems yeah it's a pain on the ass to get to the battery but damn it's something anyone can do. Should clean all the connections while your there that is the most important part of battery life.

[@bbrandon51]

Big Bill at Iron Garage I replaced the battery and got a new one after 1-2 weeks I had to boost the car (no nothing was left on over night) radio,lights, and a/c working fine but the engine wouldn’t start

[@computernostalgia6293]

Big Bill at Iron Garage Thank you. Finally someone that respects Dodge.

[@keena5972]

My mother just got a new battery and terminals and is still having a start problem

[@brosselot1]

@@keena5972 I would check the actual switch my wife's car burnt to the ground last year because of a short in the switch. It was a recall but not on the 2010 models. Because I had the dealer checked all the recalls. But the investigation found the short in the switch. Big mess has been a year of insurance and lawyers. But we are through it now.

[@russellheath4332]

I got the same car and the same thing happen mine has been sitting for two months and today I deciding not to junk it but fix it. Got an appointment to have the starter replaced next week, I am going try cleaning ground and hot cables, maybe it is the answer wont hurt to try, Thanks.

[@geraldlaurin9289]

What was the outcome?

[@derrekpeele6279]

I'm having the same issue with my wife's journey. I will be adding another ground tomorrow.

[@mydeserthvac]

I awoke to this issue @7AM THIS MORNING MY FRIEND

[@donnamathis-my6sd]

Have to push the breakdown turn the key over move the steering wheel around and it will pay can sometimes I have to do that or it won't start last week I had to put a new battery in it

[@wshayaz]

Guys it's not the ground cable. I have a 2010 journey and I thought it was the ground cable. It's Anti theft system. Just insert your key fob on the ON position and leave it like that for 2 to 3 minutes. The system will deactivate the Anti theft system. Then move your key fob from ON to Start position without removing the fob. It will start. Since I discovered that. I have never experienced any starting problems.

[@dwigginsbiggins]

I would consider changing the "crankshaft position sensor". Has the check engine light been coming on? ours was stalling when warmed up and then wouldn't start until cold again.

[@LS-vr6fq]

Where do you have the negative connected to? I’m having this same issue currently.. thanks for the video

[@mroyaltyvisuals8544]

I'm having that issue now

[@godchosen4959]

I'm with you I'm stuck with one now bc I like the battery were the tire is bs I'm with u just need car that what they offer me

[@jerry7311]

I had the same problem on and off, go to start and nothing as if the battery was gone. After several hours at the dealer. they finally took the battery cable off the starter and applied dielectric grease on the starter post and wire. Never had that issue again.

[@matthewpritchett8760]

Yeah, the newer the car, the worse they get. too much crap in the engine compartment that can fail these days. Just saying, get a Honda. Easy fixes, extremely reliable. I drove my 96 Accord through the Mojave without a working radiator three times in the summer. Opened all the windows, rolled down the windows, that managed the heat.

[@SPARTANxB312]

I cleaned off the terminal and sent it for today. If it comes back I’ll do this. Thanks

[@chickaddds]

Adding a heavier gauge wire ground is the fix. There should have been a recall on this.

[@sheridanskeenum7767]

Thanks man help me out alot I'll try this idk if it my battery as well might try this see how it goes

[@richardm7506]

Well, I have a similar problem with my 2010. I found that I wiggle the solenoid control wire and it starts right up. It is in such a hard place to reach (between the manifold and block), I can't easily get at the connection. I suspect it is a clip on and I was told to get some dielectric grease on it. So I put some on my finger and rubbed it as best as I could feel, wiggled the connection. It was fine for a couple years and it's doing it again. I reach in, wiggle it, and it fired right up. I suspect I need to pull off the manifold and fix it properly.

[@leodawg3021]

You have a video ?

[@adictcreativephotography5267]

Man, our Dodge Journey 2013 keeps running out of battery juice. Checked for parasitic discharge, 28mA, recharged the battery, still the issues continue. Went for a 250km drive on Friday, parked the car in the interior parkade and on Monday morning the bitch would not start again. So had to jump it again with my Explorer! Should have got another FORD! 🤦‍♂️

[@Dredghill]

Yeah ground issue, when you start the battery is supposed to get most of the start charge back.

[@sebastion0084]

I just bought mines a week ago and had the same problem the battery died and it took me forever trying to find it until I came to you tube what a crazy spot to put the battery in I would never buy another Dodge again no way

[@SL-fu7sh]

I found a work around when my car clicks and won’t start. I put my car in neutral, I put the pod in the ignition and it starts.

[@user-jo6kq4ic4c]

I completely agree. That is the dumbest place to put a battery. Almost got run over trying to get a jump start. ✌🏼

[@tommysk8r94]

"my wife is a Toyota guy"

[@jimmymoneyslots]

Thomas Perez 🤣🤣🤣

[@BigDub24]

What do you mean by that? 🤨

[@2818micheal]

All u need to do is clean the negative jumper terminals

[@MidwestMoney]

LOL!!! That was funny as hell! I'm feeling your pain. This b will not start! Because of you I'm going to work on those 2 posts and see what happens. New battery, new starter, clicks...and nothing! What a pos! Mine's a 2008 Avenger.

[@donnamathis-my6sd]

I've had my Dodge journey SXT 2010 almost 2 years

[@kingspade4817]

I will never buy another dodge

[@michaelr.williams8176]

It sounds like dodge corp put the battery in the fender well So if your batty goes dead you would have. Way to the battery by pulling the wheel. You can jump it or to charge it to unlock the car Sounds like the engineers found a way to. Have it toed to a dealership To. Check fir a weak battery or a weak ground you have to have the car unlucked to shit it in neutral. For it to be toed just anouther got you from the. Auto maker I have fixed some of Thea’s. Dodge. Cars with a bad neutral switch. Yes they are hell to change. Lots of time consumeing

[@gt4real377]

No it's the electrical faults take it to the same dealer you got it from

[@computernostalgia6293]

GT 4real Your incorrect. It’s called corrosion. It happens to every car

[@katiecampbell9191]

Going thru it now. I have kept my car maintenance up and everything and now it’s to the point where if I cut it off I know it isn’t going to start back for about 30 minutes. I don’t know if it’s my battery or what. But I am really stressed out with this car. No Check engine lights no vehicle alarms nothing. It just won’t crank if I cut it off.

[@chopnit0888]

If it's to the point where it won't even crank at all. Put it on neutral and then crank it back up. It'll turn on.

[@darryldate]

3rd engine, oil pump cyinoid ruined last motor, same problem. Just Dremeled negative, first click start. Went back into the house to get the receipt to take back the new starter and it won't start. Other issue they know and don't tell you, 3 ignition keyfob and electronic replaced under warranty.

[@yamahar1castillo923]

Your problem is a littlle coild between the ground connected to your batery and your batery post , if you bypass the little coil you will be ok !

[@mroyaltyvisuals8544]

how

[@notforyourentertainment]

Did this continue to work for you after?

[@latonyagibson2019]

Im going through the same thing right now what did you use to clean it..

[@larrywasserman294]

You know I have to say who in the world would put batteries underneath the tire that is just crazy

[@rolandoleybag8577]

It’s a lemon car.. same here as td very frustrating. I spend lots of money to fixed the problems that we encountered.. 😩😩✌️✌️👍

[@chriscaswell6157]

I agree I drive a dodge journey, and will never ever,ever buy a dodge again.

[@chriscaswell6157]

Feel your pain x2.

[@chriscaswell6157]

Dodge engineers must of been on drugs designing this car.

[@biancamarie2158]

Yea mines been doing it and nobody fuckin knows anything. Of course the dealer said it was the starter and wiring harness for about 600 to fix. Not doing that because that’s not it from what I’ve researched

[@mikeprice1720]

I have a 2014 that gets REGULAR MAINTENANCE! with 238000 km on it?? I also have a Chevy cruz that's gets the same treatment with less km and less dependable?? Chevy always starts but nothing else works. Replaced window motor, tide rod end, and washer fluid pump in the last yr. Cost alot more on repairs than journey. Zero dollars on repairs in LAST 2 YEARS.

[@SherriRice48]

Did the car continue to turn on after that minor fix? I currently have 2010 Dodge Journey SE edition & am having same problem as it has power but not turning over to start .. I'm hoping not starter or alternator issue cuz I'm homeless in my vehicle.

[@radhew516]

Yes

[@SherriRice48]

@@radhew516 Thanks.. I believe my issue was from short in my driverside door wire harness and control panel which is keeping my dome lights on even tho switch on the blinker arm is off. Or I may have accidentally left one of dome lights on after car turned off. My nephew came to jump start battery n VOILAH !!!!

[@katiecampbell9191]

Mine is a 2019. I got It brand new.

[@spiritualFlavaRadio47]

Thank you Brah! We singing the same song.

[@austinknox2060]

Mine did the same thing and mine ended up being the park position sensor

[@jeffreyconyers8735]

Man, speaking truth DODGE must be idiots designers putting the battery in this position on a journey.

[@lovesara2209]

My journey has been sitting there sounds just like this I just bought it 10 gs I been getting burned by mechanics new battery new starter new relays 😣😵

[@user-fg2lh2kk6l]

was a neg connect problem at neg termanal a mod that has to be replaced a plastic extra why would any one want to put a battery in that location you have to take tire off to replace battery cause most of them at least older one drive dodge caravan 2013 their all fine just research one you will buy cause if you keep up on things will run just fine after have more then 15 in your life these are things that go wrong with all of them

[@TheLesgumes]

My feelings exactly !

[@lisaburks2]

Did it ever sound like the starter was dragging when you tried to start it?

[@mcbaker4201]

I just buy this 2010 Dodge Journey 🤬first 2 days put 1,200 less then a year and I being fixing shi🤬 putting like 8,000$ already and now this problem that the battery works But the car don’t turn nothing on 🤦🏻‍♀️I being crying so bad and I’m DONE 😭no more please 🙏don’t buy this fu🤬cars

[@erinsquirkychannel501]

Added the ground to where the negative ground is coming from an ran it to the black metal bracket that's connected to the black hose of the air box filter an now the battery light is on did it's come on

[@radhew516]

Actually I added it somewhere close to the engine itself my light never came on

[@santiagoC805]

All cars have their issues now

[@wonerable]

If this or yours is a push start... Try the pushing the Start button 5 times method. My sisters was doing this also, told her about that method. An it's been starting just fine, even after it won't start the first time...

[@panchoperico20]

Thanks for your help

[@jenniferjohnson7547]

My boyfriend has this vehicle. New starter,new alternator, new battery times 3. Been to the best mechanic there is. Piece of shit. Won't start jump it and it starts. I agree with everyone else we will never buy a Dodge Journey or anything else Dodgë.

[@caseywilbanks608]

Where are you grounding the negative lead when you jump it?

[@fred9760]

Same here will never buy dodge again. Too many problems with it.

[@ernestpruden7831]

It’s the Positive red wire to starter I had the same problem it has nothing to do with the ground?

[@malachii2]

How did you correct?

[@mauricebanks2534]

Im having this problem right now..

[@donnamathis-my6sd]

Yeah good cars comfortable nice but I would never buy another one

[@stephenrichards3668]

What did it say on you’re dash when I would not crank

[@ntroxell83]

Where do u connect ground to

[@samuelriveraalvarez2692]

I do ground connection to the dodge and work fine and now the SUV shot down in the highway and don't start

[@erickvonbraunsberg]

Just went through that for a few months I would pull ground for like a min put back and it started. Wound up being the PCM in my case. Adding extra ground didn't work for me.

[@The1994Daniel]

Erick Vonbraunsberg I’m having the same problem with a 2009 haven’t tried the extra ground but I’m going to go clean it up right now what is the pack??

[@erickvonbraunsberg]

@@The1994Daniel PCM - sorry autocorrect strikes again.

[@The1994Daniel]

Oh dang I almost had dodge change mine today so glad I didn’t I just tried the extra ground worked amazing!! I was panicking cause we don’t have much $ and the 1400$ they quoted me to change it would of been something I couldn’t have done And my wife was all excited about me buying the car for her... but fortunately this was the fix I needed

[@The1994Daniel]

Well mine might be the pcm also cause it’s still doing it but I might not have it grounded right

[@erickvonbraunsberg]

@@The1994Daniel good luck I'm still paying that bill (put it on credit card) but yeah in the end after they changed the win mod and flash updates , and I tried extra ground and cleaning all contacts. They changed pcm like 2 months ago and it hasn't done it since.

[@ntroxell83]

I hooked up jumpers to the jumper post and neg started smoking anyone know why

[@clararivera7764]

Thank you

[@yinghu1130]

You know what, just shift your car to "N" gear, and then try the igniting again.

[@dodgeking9194]

Toyota lady is intelligent Dodge is not the Dodge it used to be it's not the old American Chrysler Corporation it's Fiat I agree some of today's Fiat Dodges are some of the worst vehicles on the road

[@ronyadehn5130]

Actually I just did this to my journey and still no start

[@cefarious999]

Battery placement is decided by the engineer who cheated to get a degree

[@lennyjamesthunderstone7117]

It's my turn omg!!

[@charlesbrooks6216]

I too Will NEVER PURCHASE A CHRYSLER DODGE VEHICLE.

[@thaddeusbrown8783]

Chivy hunh

[@daleseals4462]

my friend after spending 600$ i just spent 2014 for a new pcm that’s guaranteedto fix my issue, im an out chevy guy an my wife loves this Dodge j-rt so it’s an investment for me,,,,,,ijs when she is done i know the wright people that will give me my $ back 🤓