What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[obwahn]

So Tuesday morning I go out to start the JL and it won’t recognize either keyfob. That afternoon I try again, even holding the fob up to the button and... nothing.

Next thing I know the door chime is going off and the Jeep is acting like the battery is weak. Since I’m under warranty, I immediately un-marry the Tazer while the door chime is ringing, the wipers are moving without being on, and the display is telling me to have various systems serviced. Shortly thereafter the battery dies.

So Wednesday I call roadside assistance and they send someone to jump me. Nope, try again. My poor 5-month-old JL ends up on a flatbed on the way to the local dealership.

As of yesterday evening they were able to charge the battery and start the Jeep, but they say the charging system isn’t working. They’re checking wiring, alternator, computers, etc, but now I’m going into day four of being Jeepless. Sigh.

UPDATE-1:
Dealership just called and they believe it’s a problem with the alternator. They had one overnighted and will be installing/testing today.

Update-2:
Evidently the alternator swap worked. Dealer called a couple hours ago, and now it's back at home safe and sound. Plus, everything was covered under warranty! This is the first time I've had to use roadside assistance/warranty repair and I have to say, everything went fairly smooth.

Glad it all turned out.

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[dragonslayer]

Green Apple JR is 2nd place for me after Watermelon.

Amen brother, preach!

 

[dangerz]

How difficult was the fuel door? I heard you have to remove the tail light to install?

I also just did it. Honestly, removing the tail light is extremely simple. You pop a panel in the back, unscrew the tail light screw, and it slides right out. I installed my fuel door in <10 mins and that was with my 3 year old "assisting".

 

[Armando11611]

Amen brother, preach!

Where in the french toast are the headlight and taillights guards?? Seriously?? Not one company has made yet??!!!

 

[LouNYC]

I added a hitch a few days ago, along with a hitch cover.

 

[EMJeep]

Buying off the lot, I settled for a JL without the tow package. Not a deal breaker. However, got a Rugged Ridge hitch off amazon for $100 cheaper than the Mopar equivalent. Installed it today. Can’t seem to tell the difference.

Next stop for me is a Thule bike rack! I’ll get the wiring harness later.

 

[turk]

everybody with a table was making me jealous.

 

[mnrafter]

New tailgate light for camping (brawlee) and fire extinguishing mount (M.O.R.E.)

We installed the M.O.R.E. Fire Extinguisher bracket on our JL Rubicon when the hardtop was still installed. We had to remove it, as it is not compatible with the softop. M.O.R.E. was kind enough to take in as a return. Great customer service for this company!

 

[Poseidon]

Just installed. Blacked out hood decal for JL. Literally 10minutes. It took longer to get everything together but once done it was simple! I followed on line tutorial “you tube” Nextmove is the maxtrax. Going on the side placement of rhino rack platform with Brackets I picked up yesterday.

 

[Poseidon]

Where in the french toast are the headlight and taillights guards?? Seriously?? Not one company has made yet??!!!

Yea that’s one thing bugging me. Love the JW speaker lights but nothing out yet. Want those but not out yet. Killing me those factory stock lights I have on ! At least the guards could go up and cover the junk but not even those are out!

 

[American Jeeper]

Mounted lights to the rear of my roof rack including drilling through the hardtop (again). Finishing wiring to the factory aux today and will post the install video once I get it put together:

 

[tyoung01]

Tinted the front windows.

 

[Blu bi Kong]

Fresh wash before our test run with lift kit on Wednesday

 

[Jo's Jeep]

I added a hitch a few days ago, along with a hitch cover.

Is that a Curt hitch by chance?

 

[Armando11611]

We installed the M.O.R.E. Fire Extinguisher bracket on our JL Rubicon when the hardtop was still installed. We had to remove it, as it is not compatible with the softop. M.O.R.E. was kind enough to take in as a return. Great customer service for this company!

I want that light!! That red looking button the switch? What is that? Easy install?

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