Push start will not start on a 2012 Dodge Journey after hooking up subwoofers and amp car did start after hookup but never started
Hooked up two subwoofers and an amp. I let the car idle for approximately 10 minutes I cut off my car approximately 20 minutes later i get in my car to start it and it act like it wanted to start but didn't. This was about two weeks ago I looked at my fuses under the hood and inside the car they were all good but I'm not sure if you can check to see if a relay is bad or good so please help
My car has 116383 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi there. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer technical assistance when aftermarket components or electrical upgrades are installed, as there are simply too many different things that could be causing your ignition problem. I would recommend contacting a local audio visual installation company or local automotive shop that completes electrical repairs to get some ideas, or purchase a service and repair manual for your Dodge to review the relay schematic to determine which ones you need to check and replace. This video might help you learn how to check for damaged relays – so you might want to watch it.
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The most common reasons a Dodge Journey won`t start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.
The most common causes for clicking noise and no crank in Dodge Journey are weak battery, corrosion on battery terminals, poor starter electrical connection, bad ground connection, and faulty starter motor.
You can reset the anti-theft system for your Dodge Journey by putting the key in the ignition, turning the key to the “on” position without starting the engine, and then waiting for the security light on your dashboard to stop flashing.
The base package provides you with the ability to remote start by pressing lock 3 times on your existing factory remote, eliminating any need to carry an additional remote.
If you don`t hear clicking when you start the engine, the problem may be a dead battery. If you hear clicking, but the engine doesn`t crank, the starter might not be getting enough electricity. Using your owner`s manual and a voltmeter, you should be able to test functionality.
When your engine lacks sufficient lubrication, you`ll start to hear the moving parts—and often, they sound like clicking or ticking noises as they run. Low engine oil pressure could also be causing a lack of lubrication in your engine, resulting in the ticking noise you hear.
If your ECU controls the anti-theft system, disconnecting the battery may lock you out of your car. Like desktop computers and most other electronics, disconnecting the battery cable for a short period will not fully reset your ECU due to the residual power remaining in the circuits.
An immobiliser or immobilizer is an electronic security device fitted to a motor vehicle that prevents the engine from being started unless the correct key (transponder or smart key) is present. This prevents the vehicle from being “hot wired” after entry has been achieved and thus reduces motor vehicle theft.
If the coolant temperature in your vehicle is too high or the oil pressure is too low, your remote starter system will be disabled. Allow the vehicle to cool down for five to ten minutes and then check your coolant and oil levels again. Add coolant or oil if necessary before trying the restart again.
Directly behind the glove box is the fan. The cabin filter is supposed to keep debris out of the fan, but something like a leaf stem touching the fan can also cause a tapping sound that is faster with increased fan speed.
from an auto parts store, or up to $300 if you go to a repair shop. The Dodge Journey typically needs a new battery once every three to five years which is average for most gas-powered vehicles.
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Push start will not start on a 2012 Dodge Journey after hooking up subwoofers and amp car did start after hookup but never started
ANSWER : Hi there. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer technical assistance when aftermarket components or electrical upgrades are installed, as there are simply too many different things that could be causing your ignition problem. I would recommend contacting a local audio visual installation company or local automotive shop that completes electrical repairs to get some ideas, or purchase a service and repair manual for your Dodge to review the relay schematic to determine which ones you need to check and replace. This video might help you learn how to check for damaged relays – so you might want to watch it.
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