How to Put Dodge Journey in Neutral with Dead Battery
Dealing with a dead battery in your Dodge Journey can be a challenging situation, especially when you need to shift the vehicle into neutral. This article will guide you through the process of putting your Dodge Journey in neutral even when the battery is dead.
Before attempting to put your Dodge Journey in neutral with a dead battery, it’s essential to ensure that you have the necessary tools and supplies. Here’s what you’ll need:
– A set of jumper cables
– A portable battery charger or a car battery
– A flashlight (if visibility is low)
Follow these steps to put your Dodge Journey in neutral with a dead battery:
1. Park the Vehicle on a Level Surface:
First, make sure your Dodge Journey is parked on a level surface. Engage the parking brake and place the transmission in park. This will prevent the vehicle from rolling while you work on the battery.
2. Connect the Jumper Cables:
Next, connect the jumper cables to the dead battery and a functional battery from another vehicle. Make sure the red cable’s positive clamp goes to the positive terminal of the dead battery, and the black cable’s negative clamp goes to the negative terminal of the dead battery. Repeat this process for the other vehicle, ensuring that the red cable’s positive clamp goes to the positive terminal of the functional battery, and the black cable’s negative clamp goes to the negative terminal of the functional battery.
3. Connect the Ground Cable:
Locate a metal part on the engine block of the dead battery vehicle and connect the black ground cable to it. This creates a ground for the electrical current. Do the same for the functional battery vehicle, connecting the other black ground cable to a metal part on its engine block.
4. Start the Functional Vehicle:
Start the vehicle with the functional battery and let it run for a few minutes. This will allow the electrical current to flow from the functional battery to the dead battery, recharging it.
5. Put the Transmission in Neutral:
Once the dead battery has enough charge to operate the transmission, you can put the Dodge Journey in neutral. Use the gear shift to move the lever to the neutral position. Be sure to keep the vehicle running to maintain the charge in the battery.
6. Disconnect the Jumper Cables:
After you have put the Dodge Journey in neutral, disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order of how you connected them. First, remove the black ground cable from the engine block, then the red cable from the positive terminal, and finally, the black cable from the negative terminal of the dead battery. Repeat this process for the functional battery vehicle.
7. Start the Vehicle and Test:
Start your Dodge Journey and check if the vehicle operates correctly. If everything is functioning properly, you have successfully put your Dodge Journey in neutral with a dead battery.
Remember to recharge your battery regularly to prevent future dead battery situations. If you continue to experience issues with your battery, it may be time to replace it or have it professionally checked.
