Here's a picture of my Jeep looking below the dash panels. The connectors at the bottom with all black wires are now connected to the SGW. The connectors on top with all the different colors are the connectors that were originally connected to the SGW. This way you can easily get to them without all the hassle.
Finally! I successfully removed the two cable plugs from the security gateway in my JLR. After several hours and many trips back and forth, I figured this out. Basically with my left hand I held a long, thin screwdriver blade on the push tab and with my right hand I wiggled and pulled on the cable. It was a bit nerve wracking - I did not want to damage anything with the screw driver blade and I certainly did not want to pull any of the wires out of the connector. Wiggling with firm pulls on the cable eventually got it! Now I need to figure out how to connect the Z automotive extension cable back up in the security gateway!
Did you tug on the cables or were you able to get your fingers up onto the plastic connectors to pull directly on the connectors. I have heard one guy pulled one of the wires out. I really did not know what I was doing and really the only thing I could get any leverage on were the cables. I have a friend who, now that I have mine out wants me to help him and I do not want to damage his wiring. If the wiring is damaged I am not sure what the fix would be.
Ok, I need a bit of a refresher. I successfully pulled the OEM security cables and installed the Z Automotive extension in the OEM security ports. As I recall, I plugged the other ends of the Z Automotive extension into my ECRI bypass module and then made a few changes using my OBD Bluetooth scanner and JSCAN app. I had to have some work done at the dealer and so I disconnected the ECRI module from the Z extension and then plugged the OEM security cables into the Z extension (where the ECRI module had been). I now want to plug the ECRI module back into the Z extension so I can make a few more changes via JSCAN. Two questions. To disconnect the OEM security cables from the Z extension, do I just pull on them or is there a lever of some sort that I need to squeeze or press first? (I have taken a quick upside down look and do not see anything to squeeze or press). Second, once I get these cables disconnected and the ECRI module plugged back in, do I just leave the OEM security cables dangling (at least until I go back to the dealer)?
Thanks very much. Found the detaile and very good explanation in the thread you provided. Now I am interested in the ECRI holder referenced somewhere in the thread. Always something to do to (and buy for) our jeeps! Thanks again.
You can buy the ECRI mount here:
I have seen them. Bulky, Crappy. Would not use if you gave them to me for free..
