QTDDTOT: Questions that don't deserve their own thread

[JeepersCreepersJL]

Does anyone know if they're going to put canyon Sunset on the Wrangler?

(pics for reference)
I'd order one in a heartbeat!

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[Gee-pah]

I'm sure the answer to this question is somewhere on the board or internet, but not that easily determinable on my part with about 5 minutes research:

What is the cranking engine battery for the ICE plant of the 4xe? Is it the very batteries under the backseat that provide electric propulsion that turn over the ICE engine?

I ask in light of the recent thread that questions the ability for the 4xe to crank in extremes of temperature. https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...be-unusable-in-hot-weather.69162/post-1456525

Doesn't (even) Tesla have emergency 12 volt batteries under the hood? It would seem that such a battery could crank the vehicle's 4 liter engine when temperature risks damage to the propulsion batteries.

Thanks.

 

[Gee-pah]

Why didn't Stellantis situate the electric charging port on the 4xe such that in would not get in the way of most cowl attached roof racks?

I mean I can't believe that nobody in design didn't realize this, and yet thet didn't accommodate it anyway. Maybe there are some rules on charging ports that made that impossible?

Wouldn't a rig sold in part for its flexible torque for offroading best be designed such that offroading gear could be attached to it?

 

[Traktor31]

So bear in mind this is my first Jeep I should be getting tomorrow and these questions are probably dumb but

For my Sport S, are the stock skid plates enough for easy trails? Forest trails, things like that.

If you happened to have your Jeep parked for a few hours and it got caught in a rain shower with the top down, it shouldn’t effect anything right? Since there are drain holes. Just thinking about this if I were to park it with the top down while I go kayaking for a couple hours. Or maybe it just makes more sense to leave it in the safari position?

The remote key and camping. I’ve heard issues with leaving the key too close to your vehicle while car camping can drain the battery overnight. Has this ever been an issue with Jeep’s? I’ve always left mine far away just in case but figured I’d ask.

Thanks!

 

[jludave]

For my Sport S, are the stock skid plates enough for easy trails? Forest trails, things like that.

Yes.

it shouldn’t effect anything right?

There are still electronics in the vehicle, such as the radio, that you shouldn't really get too wet. A quick sprinkle would be ok, but a heavy downpour can cause issues. The vehicle will dry out, but you never know how electronics will be affected long term. People seem to have enough issues with the radios as is.

I’ve heard issues with leaving the key too close to your vehicle while car camping can drain the battery overnight. Has this ever been an issue with Jeep’s?

I've never heard of this.

 

[mgroeger]

The remote key and camping. I’ve heard issues with leaving the key too close to your vehicle while car camping can drain the battery overnight. Has this ever been an issue with Jeep’s? I’ve always left mine far away just in case but figured I’d ask.

Thanks!

Never heard of that. I've been leaving the key in the Jeeps for days on end with no issue.

 

[DanW]

So bear in mind this is my first Jeep I should be getting tomorrow and these questions are probably dumb but

For my Sport S, are the stock skid plates enough for easy trails? Forest trails, things like that.

If you happened to have your Jeep parked for a few hours and it got caught in a rain shower with the top down, it shouldn’t effect anything right? Since there are drain holes. Just thinking about this if I were to park it with the top down while I go kayaking for a couple hours. Or maybe it just makes more sense to leave it in the safari position?

The remote key and camping. I’ve heard issues with leaving the key too close to your vehicle while car camping can drain the battery overnight. Has this ever been an issue with Jeep’s? I’ve always left mine far away just in case but figured I’d ask.

Thanks!

I have run mine off-road all over the place and just ran Moab for the 2nd time with stock skid plates with no issue. You are more likely to hit a crossmember than anything else, and those are sacrificial. I think they are only 80 bucks to replace. I've smashed mine repeatedly and they are still in decent shape. The only skid the Rubicon has over the Sport is under the front bumper. I've never hit it on anything, so it isn't really necessary. Your Jeep is built to kick ass straight off the dealer lot.

I've also had mine in a torrential sideways downpour with no top or doors. The rain was driven by 50mph gusts. Nothing I could do but watch from inside a Subway restaurant. It took this for a good 25 minutes. I have ALL the electronics, too, including 8.4 radio, heated seats, etc. The screen on the 8.4 went wonky while wet but once dried out everything was fine. I don't recommend that test, but she passed with flying colors. That was a year ago. Still no issues. They did test the JL in a 24 hour rain chamber when they designed it, so they expected this.

Sounds like you are fixing to enjoy that Jeep the way God intended! We expect pics! Lol!

 

[Traktor31]

Yes.



There are still electronics in the vehicle, such as the radio, that you shouldn't really get too wet. A quick sprinkle would be ok, but a heavy downpour can cause issues. The vehicle will dry out, but you never know how electronics will be affected long term. People seem to have enough issues with the radios as is.



I've never heard of this.

Probably a Subaru thing they come with weak batteries and people have said hanging their keys in the garage even has drained the battery completely. It could be the keys plus the auto lift gate always drawing power is what does it.

Good to know no issues with Jeeps though!

 

[Recoil]

Are changes made with something like JSCAN app detectable by the dealership?

I was considering getting it to change tire sizes and to enable proxy unlock.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Are changes made with something like JSCAN app detectable by the dealership?

I was considering getting it to change tire sizes and to enable proxy unlock.

@Recoil

Well, if you make changes with JSCAN and then go to the stealership Service Dept. and have not changed those changes to default setting(s), then it is pretty obvious to the Tech, that you have either had another stealership so changes (there would be a record if this) or you used a programmer to do the changes yourself. ( I mean if you have large tires and your speedo is spot on, etc.)

When you unmarry a Tazer JL, the unmarry process puts all back to default... With JSCAN, putting all back to default before stealership visit is all on you.

Now, I just know somebody is gonna now chime in here and say... my stealership, my tech, my Service Manager does not care if I have/use a programmer...

WELL, that's nice.... but when your nice guy Tech, hooks up your JL/JLU/JT to the WiTech II, well, now FCA is aware. FCA knowing or having the ability to drill down and see, in the long run, can possibly cause you drama/headaches..

Anyway, best is to use JSCAN to put all back the way it wise setting wise.. With the Tazer JL, best to unmarry. After your vehicle warranty is history... don't bother.

 

[Recoil]

@Recoil

Well, if you make changes with JSCAN and then go to the stealership Service Dept. and have not changed those changes to default setting(s), then it is pretty obvious to the Tech, that you have either had another stealership so changes (there would be a record if this) or you used a programmer to do the changes yourself. ( I mean if you have large tires and your speedo is spot on, etc.)

When you unmarry a Tazer JL, the unmarry process puts all back to default... With JSCAN, putting all back to default before stealership visit is all on you.

Now, I just know somebody is gonna now chime in here and say... my stealership, my tech, my Service Manager does not care if I have/use a programmer...

WELL, that's nice.... but when your nice guy Tech, hooks up your JL/JLU/JT to the WiTech II, well, now FCA is aware. FCA knowing or having the ability to drill down and see, in the long run, can possibly cause you drama/headaches..

Anyway, best is to use JSCAN to put all back the way it wise setting wise.. With the Tazer JL, best to unmarry. After your vehicle warranty is history... don't bother.

That's what I needed to know, thank you. I figured that was the case, but I wanted to confirm.

 

[jludave]

When you unmarry a Tazer JL, the unmarry process puts all back to default

Is this 100% true? I thought things like tire size stay even when the Tazer is unmarried.

 

[hoag4147]

Is this 100% true? I thought things like tire size stay even when the Tazer is unmarried.

Disconnected yes, unmarried no. When you go through process to unmarry it defaults back to stock.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

Is this 100% true? I thought things like tire size stay even when the Tazer is unmarried.

@jludave

Theoretically, when you umarry, all goes back to what it was before the marry.

Now, when you unmarry and then when you remarry, more often then not, tire size will not go back to your custom setting.... yes, sometimes... but not always/usually.. So, usually on a remarry you will have to renter tire sizes..

On a remarry most other custom settings do go back... And again, not always what you see happening.

 

[Gee-pah]

Are changes made with something like JSCAN app detectable by the dealership?

I was considering getting it to change tire sizes and to enable proxy unlock.

@Recoil: please know that your question works in the reverse to.

What I mean to say by that is that if you asked "are changes made by the dealer detectable by the Jscan app?"

In a matter of speaking: sometimes.

Like you've been contemplating, I too acquired the Jscan app and compatible ODB II Adapter to configure proximity locks. Along with the hardware Jscan worked like a charm in configuring this.

But, if the dealership ever has cause to flash your vehicle it is likely that your Jscan changes will need to be reprogrammed into the vehicle after that flash.

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