2 DOOR JL build/order discussions master thread

[passingnotes]

I did play around with it and it's much better now. I still wish Bluetooth didn't degrade the audio so much. I'll keep tinkering with it

oh, out of curiosity are you using an android phone like pixel or running oreo? there are known bluetooth issues including song metadata display and other nonsense

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[jman]

oh, out of curiosity are you using an android phone like pixel or running oreo? there are known bluetooth issues including song metadata display and other nonsense

It is a pixel 2 XL. That said I drive 4 other cars and it connects to two stereos and they are all perfect. Only weird in the Jeep. I do have meta data issues but that doesn't bother me as long as it sounds good. I'll keep using Android auto for now but it's not as refined as I'd like.

 

[passingnotes]

It is a pixel 2 XL. That said I drive 4 other cars and it connects to two stereos and they are all perfect. Only weird in the Jeep. I do have meet data issues but that doesn't bother me as long as it sounds good. I'll keep using Android auto for now but it's not as refined as I'd like.

not sure what causes it but here’s a thread discussing some jeep issues:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....2/help/bluetooth-issues-vehicle-t3697885/amp/

 

[jman]

I'll try and answer everyone's questions later today.

A few things to mention. Massachusetts doesn't give temp plates and transit plates only get you home. So no driving until it's registered. Which leads to the next part of my issue. My dealer didn't know how to register in Maine and doesn't have the paperwork ready. So my Jeep will be sitting until their runner gets to me (hopefully this afternoon) with the stuff I need to register it.

Other thoughts, this thing turns on a dime. The turning radius is awesome. My six year old was squealing in a mix of terror and joy when I was burning some cookies in the field behind my house.

Oh also it can chirp the tires going into third.. found that out when I let the clutch go a little too soon. Still getting used to how short it is.

 

[jman]

not sure what causes it but here’s a thread discussing some jeep issues:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....2/help/bluetooth-issues-vehicle-t3697885/amp/

I have an iPhone 8 and a few other phones. I'll try one of those. I like my pixel the best though. So hopefully it gets resolved. Thanks for the link .

My nav stuff worked great at least. I see that was an issue in the forums.

 

[IMBlu]

I agree. I am so grateful for the community that we have built here-by all of you sharing your experiences, we can call them on their BS. The two things that make me the most angry are 1.) that FCA has been so secretive and unwilling to communicate with its customers,and 2.) when they do communicate, it's incorrect, inconsistent and untruthful. Here is my latest round on the merry-go-round:

May 15, 2018, at 12:26 PM
Dear James,

This is a courtesy email response with regards to your 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon order.

I have had an opportunity to review your vehicle order status and the information provided in our prior email remains unchanged. At this time all models equipped with the Premium Sunrider Soft Top are being scheduled based on the order they were received in our system.

I will continue to track your vehicle order and provide you any updates as they become available.

We appreciate your patience as we launch this exciting new product.

Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeep Information Center

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 3:28 PM
Jeff,

I ordered mine 2 days after order banks for 2 doors opened up-I should be near the beginning of the line. Others on the forum I follow have made it to D1 with order dates after me. Please escalate this.

JB

May 16, 2018, at 8:15 AM
Dear James,

Thank you for your response.

I can certainly understand your feedback with regards to the timing of your order placement and do appreciate the time taken to reach out to us further.

Please keep in mind, 2-door production of the 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL did not begin until mid-April with vehicles equipped with the Sunrider Soft Top estimated to begin mid to late May. Please keep in mind, all factory order timing is only an estimate - not a promise or guarantee. Factory production is subject to change.

With that being said, please be assured every effort is being made to build these model vehicles with the same high quality standards of FCA once all materials are available for factory production.

As promised, I will continue to monitor your file order and provide updates as they do become available.

We appreciate your patience as we launch this exciting new product.

Sincerely,
Jeff
Jeep Information Center

May 17, 2018, at 9:51 AM
Hello Jeff,

Checking in again because the info provided by you and others in customer service is never consistent.

You stated in one of your responses below:
"At this time all models equipped with the Premium Sunrider Soft Top are being scheduled based on the order they were received in our system."

Also, I know for a fact that 2-door orders with premium soft tops began on 5/14/2018. Not:
"...vehicles equipped with the Sunrider Soft Top estimated to begin mid to late May”
which you stated yesterday (5/16/2018)

I am on an online forum with many people sharing their experiences along the way through this process. The following is just one example of a 2-door with PST, ordered 35 days after mine, yet I still have not been scheduled for production? Please explain this.

2 Door Rubicon
Granite Crystal, Auto, Premium Soft Top, Cold Weather, Infotainment, LEDs, Tow, Cloth, Proximity, Body Color Fenders
Ordered 1/11/18
Status:
D 1/12/18
D1 5/14/18
E 5/15/18
JS 5/16/18

Jeff is clearly dating Nicole. Amazing how many words can be used to say nothing! Feel your frustration!

 

[CatskillsAlex]

Hello my unicorn Jeep peeps...
Today did not go as planned. Vida is spending the night at the dealer. I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon working directly with the sales manager to hopefully get things settled. Fingers crossed. Happy thoughts. Positive vibes. Send them all our way, please & thanks.

Hope today is the day, Lydia! Good luck to you and Vida.

 

[PhotoGuy]

Can anyone recommend some side-view mirrors (and links to them) for when our doors are off?

 

[keda69]

I'll try and answer everyone's questions later today.

A few things to mention. Massachusetts doesn't give temp plates and transit plates only get you home. So no driving until it's registered. Which leads to the next part of my issue. My dealer didn't know how to register in Maine and doesn't have the paperwork ready. So my Jeep will be sitting until their runner gets to me (hopefully this afternoon) with the stuff I need to register it.

Other thoughts, this thing turns on a dime. The turning radius is awesome. My six year old was squealing in a mix of terror and joy when I was burning some cookies in the field behind my house.

Oh also it can chirp the tires going into third.. found that out when I let the clutch go a little too soon. Still getting used to how short it is.

I cant believe no temp plates, though i did buy a car from a conn. dealer years back, and they actually put a dealer plate on it for me to drive it home. I used the plate for a week then a fedex came from the dealer with my nj reg and plates , and a return envelope for their plate.

 

[Scott1911]

Can anyone recommend some side-view mirrors (and links to them) for when our doors are off?

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/doorless-mirrors.5579/

 

[Mordin Solus]

Good morning all you groovy cats.

Lydia, best of luck today and hope to see some pics of your ride! Hoping your issue is not some dealer price BS, but if so stay strong!

With the revelation above of Jeff and Nicole dating his responses to me make sense. Not going to bother emailing again, don’t want to get dragged in to some love triangle drama.

And here’s to hoping we see some new deliveries today! Inventory search of my area is up to 21 2-doors in transit, and been growing by 1-2 each day.

 

[Redneck_Jedi]

I did play around with it and it's much better now. I still wish Bluetooth didn't degrade the audio so much. I'll keep tinkering with it

I think there is also an input level setting for the media connections. That might help with the quality. Ultimately, your best quality will come from a wired connection though. I'll try to find the post where I saw the UConnect input levels mentioned and link it here.

 

[PhotoGuy]

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/doorless-mirrors.5579/

Wow, thanks! Lots of options there!

 

[jman]

there’s no way around it - bluetooth is compressing your audio and then decompressing at other end, versus an analog signal over a wire. it’s always gonna be “lossy compression” unless you do bluetooth audio on a laptop or computer and use advanced audio controls...you could ping uconnect support and ask about support for the “SBC codec” (advanced audio distribution profile)...read about this after you posted, and have same concerns - bluetooth is super convenient but the audio quality is real...

What you said is true but this issue is beyond that. Drove my Highlander this morning, perfect sound. Driving my Camry to work, perfect sound. Drive my JL, parts of the music keep dropping out. Sounds terrible. It's not always that way. It'll play a few songs okay then goes bad.

 

[IMBlu]

Good morning all you groovy cats.

Lydia, best of luck today and hope to see some pics of your ride! Hoping your issue is not some dealer price BS, but if so stay strong!

With the revelation above of Jeff and Nicole dating his responses to me make sense. Not going to bother emailing again, don’t want to get dragged in to some love triangle drama.

And here’s to hoping we see some new deliveries today! Inventory search of my area is up to 21 2-doors in transit, and been growing by 1-2 each day.

Wish I could say the same... 2 doors flooding the NE. We have nothing new in transit in SE (other than some parts of Florida). Have 2 in transit, stuck at 90-120 miles for over 2 weeks. But hanging in, today is a new day. Waiting on pictures from Lydia!

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