What did you do TO your Jeep JL today?

[Peanut Butter]

What did I do TO my Jeep today? I partially removed the center console in my new Jeep...

Let me first start by telling you, my wife borrowed my Jeep for a few days while I was out of town... She calls me the other day and tells me she dropped the key fob down between the passenger seat and the console. You know, the notorious blackhole area? Well, the key fob then fell underneath the console through a small opening (small enough for a fob to fit through). Now she can't lock the door because she can't get to the fob. So, my Jeep sat in her work parking lot all day, unlocked, and with the fob within starting distance.

I got home today and took off the back two bolts of the console. I had to put some duct tape on the end of a retractable magnet tool and grab the fob. I got it out fairly easily.

Wow, I can’t believe you let your wife drive your jeep

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[Jo's Jeep]

Wow, I can’t believe you let your wife drive your jeep

I got a chuckle from your statement because my wife gets asked often, "Your husband lets you drive his Jeep?" I went out and bought a set of these to belay any further confusion:

 

[IronScott]

Does the
Racor - Ceiling Storage Heavy Lift - Up to 250 lbs
Includes that hooks???

Those hooks in the picture come with the Topsy brackets.

 

[Kingpre]

I got a chuckle from your statement because my wife gets asked often, "Your husband lets you drive his Jeep?" I went out and bought a set of these to belay any further confusion:

Do you have a link for these?

 

[Jeepmarkjl]

What did I do TO my Jeep today? I partially removed the center console in my new Jeep...

Let me first start by telling you, my wife borrowed my Jeep for a few days while I was out of town... She calls me the other day and tells me she dropped the key fob down between the passenger seat and the console. You know, the notorious blackhole area? Well, the key fob then fell underneath the console through a small opening (small enough for a fob to fit through). Now she can't lock the door because she can't get to the fob. So, my Jeep sat in her work parking lot all day, unlocked, and with the fob within starting distance.

I got home today and took off the back two bolts of the console. I had to put some duct tape on the end of a retractable magnet tool and grab the fob. I got it out fairly easily.

Been there. It sucks. Came up with this to prevent it again. Works like a charm.

 

[richaudet]

What did I do TO my Jeep today? I partially removed the center console in my new Jeep...

Let me first start by telling you, my wife borrowed my Jeep for a few days while I was out of town... She calls me the other day and tells me she dropped the key fob down between the passenger seat and the console. You know, the notorious blackhole area? Well, the key fob then fell underneath the console through a small opening (small enough for a fob to fit through). Now she can't lock the door because she can't get to the fob. So, my Jeep sat in her work parking lot all day, unlocked, and with the fob within starting distance.

I got home today and took off the back two bolts of the console. I had to put some duct tape on the end of a retractable magnet tool and grab the fob. I got it out fairly easily.

I lost a 67 Designs fastener over the weekend...there is a gaping hole in the center area where the e-brake is. I didn't realize this and pushed the thing right in there. Its still there...i was annoyed and didn't have to find it immediately. Poor design IMO

 

[Travis]

I lost a 67 Designs fastener over the weekend...there is a gaping hole in the center area where the e-brake is. I didn't realize this and pushed the thing right in there. Its still there...i was annoyed and didn't have to find it immediately. Poor design IMO

these guys are great, had that happen on my 2016 rubi, thing just disappeared. called them ad they sent me the end half that i lost.

 

[Travis]

Installed Zeon /Factor 55 and Daylighters

 

[RubenZ]

Do you have a link for these?

They are popular all over amazon. You have to find the right logo. I wonder if they can be made. https://amzn.to/2CX8YIR

 

[richaudet]

these guys are great, had that happen on my 2016 rubi, thing just disappeared. called them ad they sent me the end half that i lost.

Really??? I'll have to give them a call

 

[From0toJ]

Been there. It sucks. Came up with this to prevent it again. Works like a charm.

Question - why is the key fob in people's hands while inside the vehicle? If you have the feature, it should be a button push on the door handle. If you don't have the feature, I would imagine someone would either reach into their pockets or purse to push the unlock, then leave it in there before they get in the vehicle.

I don't have the button feature... so I usually put the fob or leave the fob in my pocket after unlocking the door.

 

[Brmbll007]

Finally all in. Jl specific falcon shock retrofitted to work with steersmarts.

 

[emdub]

Question - why is the key fob in people's hands while inside the vehicle? If you have the feature, it should be a button push on the door handle. If you don't have the feature, I would imagine someone would either reach into their pockets or purse to push the unlock, then leave it in there before they get in the vehicle.

I don't have the button feature... so I usually put the fob or leave the fob in my pocket after unlocking the door.

Key thing here is, my wife borrowed my Jeep, i.e. it's not her daily driver and she doesn't know what to do with the fob. I'm still amazed that something so big can find its way into an almost unreachable place.

 

[Jo's Jeep]

Do you have a link for these?

This is the vendor I purchased them from. They are currently out of stock but keep an eye out, they go fast.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M6RN6QM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[RubenZ]

This is the vendor I purchased them from. They are currently out of stock but keep an eye out, they go fast.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M6RN6QM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks. I just ordered these https://amzn.to/2G3vm5j in the classic jeep logo. Its supposed to be the newer style that doesn't need magnetic switch.

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