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How often do you change the battery on a Dodge Journey?

How often do you change the battery on a Dodge Journey?

I have a Dodge Journey 2010 – for the past 2 to 2 1/2 years, I must have changed my battery 3 times on the car. I don’t remember when it started, but the car started with a clik sound when I turned the key, then I would wait a few minutes and try again, then it would start.

Why does my Dodge Journey battery drain while driving?

If your battery is draining while driving, it is almost without exception the Journey’s alternator that is causing the problem. If it is you should see the battery or alternator light on, it indicates that the alternator is not creating the necessary voltage to charge the battery. It could be a bad battery, or more likely a bad battery cable too.

Are there any problems with the Dodge Journey?

See all problems of the 2014 Dodge Journey . Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Journey. The contact stated that the battery would suddenly fail intermittently and the vehicle would have to be jumpstarted. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure.

When did I buy a 2010 Dodge Journey?

So I bought a used 2010 Dodge Journey SXT 3.5l V6 in 2014. A few months later I started putting batteries in it. Good ones too. Interstate. After 4 batteries, 2 free he he he. It came to me!

Why does my Dodge Journey say the battery is dead?

Vehicle makes click noise when key fob is turned to start, but engine won’t turn over. Then vehicle will act like the battery is dead, even though it isn’t. The vehicle will work normally for months with no problems. No warnings and no patterns. Only able to start again after a few hours left alone.

What’s the problem with my 2010 Dodge Journey?

No one has added a helpful site for this 2010 Journey problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: Have not been able to drive this car but 3 times in over 5 months. I have about had it. No one knows why it wont start. Starter, battery and Alternator replaced. Ran for 3 days and nothing.

How often should I Run my Dodge Journey?

Now the car is fine as long as you drive it at least once a week or run it for 10 mins after sitting for 5 days. Oh and someone did put a battery saver device in it. But that part was disconnecting the battery while driving since the headlights would flicker at idle. I removed that device when I did a battery replacement.

What to do when battery dies in Dodge?

4) In Dodge vehicles, all current that goes to the fuse box can only exit via a fuse. So, the problem is now to isolate which fuse it is. There are two ways, disconnect half the fuses and see if the battery still dies and if not, disconnect the other half to narrow down the problem.

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Ruth Doyle