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I just bought a Tazer JL Lite (from Quadratec) and am reading the manual. I have updated the firmware but I have a quick easy question or two.

I install the Tazer by unplugging the SGW module and putting the Tazer in its place, correct? What is the SGW module?

Secondly if I want to just use it to change the settings then remove it from the vehicle do I plug the SGW module back in? I want to leave my changed settings in place. Not planning to UNMARRY it, just remove it.

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@kantho

The video below is not in regard to the Tazer JL Mini but it does show how you access the SWG gateway, module, where it is etc.. Watch the video.

Yes, you disconnect both wires from the SWG and those disconnected wires plug into the Tazer JL Mini.

IF you want to use Live features, you MUST leave the Tazer JL Mini married and the Tazer JL Mini, hooked up to the 2 wires !

I can't imagine you would not keep it hooked up as the much desired, ESS disable is a live feature.

SO, my recommendation is leave the Tazer JL Mini married and attached. Only unmarry and remove the Tazer JL and reattach the SWG cables if you take the JL to the dealership Service Dept.

Note: Suggest you go to the ZAutomotive website and buy / pay $20 for the available 2 yr. warranty.

Don't care for this video much but it will give you the info you seek.. Forward it to 4:35 min. point and start watching from there...
 
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Install hints:

Pull panel below the steering column straight out and off. Careful not to lose any of the 6 white plastic female connectors that can fly off the black panel.

Don't even bother trying to do the install if you do not have a bright light in the passenger footwell to light things up well under there.

Locate the SWG. Do know that each of the 2 wires that you will be dealing with have a push in release tab so to speak on the connector that you have to push in firmly on, in order to get the connector to release. This release is on the back side if the connector, the side closest to the firewall. BEST BET, is to first push upward / push the cable inward. Now, push firmly on the release and at the same exact time, pull downward on the cable itself. Sometimes a little wiggle of the cable while pulling the cable firmly will help you get it disconnected.

When reinstalling the black plastic, go easy.. start at top and work down. Push straight in. Don't be overly rough or you may damage the black male that holds the white plastic female.
 
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Install hints:

Pull panel below the steering column straight out and off. Careful not to lose any of the 6 white plastic female connectors that can fly off the black panel.

Don't even bother trying to do the install if you do not have a bright light in the passenger footwell to light things up well under there.

Locate the SWG. Do know that each of the 2 wires that you will be dealing with have a push in release tab so to speak on the connector that you have to push in firmly on, in order to get the connector to release. This release is on the back side if the connector, the side closest to the firewall. BEST BET, is to first push upward / push the cable inward. Now, push firmly on the release and at the same exact time, pull downward on the cable itself. Sometimes a little wiggle of the cable while pulling the cable firmly will help you get it disconnected.

When reinstalling the black plastic, go easy.. start at top and work down. Push straight in. Don't be overly rough or you may damage the black male that holds the white plastic female.
Thanks for all the great detail, photos and recommendations. I am not a fan of those plastic fittings that can easily snap off with the wrong amount of force or wrong direction so your advice is quite meaningful. "straight out" tells me what I need vs straight down. :)
 

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How the F#^*&#^*&^ do you remove the SGW plugs...I've located it...bloodied my knuckles trying to unplug the damn thing. It won't come off!
 

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How the F#^*&#^*&^ do you remove the SGW plugs...I've located it...bloodied my knuckles trying to unplug the damn thing. It won't come off!
@FrostQ

First off, have a good light source to light up the working field.

Install hints:

Pull panel below the steering column straight out and off. Careful not to lose any of the 6 white plastic female connectors that can fly off the black panel.

Don't even bother trying to do the install if you do not have a bright light in the passenger footwell to light things up well under there.

Locate the SWG. Do know that each of the 2 wires that you will be dealing with have a push in release tab so to speak on the connector that you have to push in firmly on, in order to get the connector to release. This release is on the back side if the connector, the side closest to the firewall. BEST BET, is to first push upward / push the cable inward. Now, push firmly on the release and at the same exact time, pull downward on the cable itself. Sometimes a little wiggle of the cable while pulling the cable firmly will help you get it disconnected.

When reinstalling the black plastic, go easy.. start at top and work down. Push straight in. Don't be overly rough or you may damage the black male that holds the white plastic female.


Note: Teen Sons / Daughter or Wife seem to be able to easily do the disconnect... Small hands!


Do yourself a favor and buy the SGW Extension Cable from ZAutomotive... Makes life easier lets say..
 

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Yeah I've tried your tips you posted earlier. But the cable won't come loose. I've resorted to my last option to ask someone online how to remove a connector...lol.
 

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Yeah I've tried your tips you posted earlier. But the cable won't come loose. I've resorted to my last option to ask someone online how to remove a connector...lol.
@FrostQ

When you push firmly up, push in on little disconnect.... at same time wiggle wiggle wiggle in different directions as you pull downward.. Sometimes connector plastic edges catch a bit and keep the connector from coming free easily..

Cuss at it in French... that might help.

Try again... if a no go, take a break and try again... It is a pain but you will get it. Don't discount my suggestion of sicking a smaller set of hands on it.

DO, do buy the SGW Extension Cable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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Do yourself a favor and buy the SGW Extension Cable from ZAutomotive... Makes life easier lets say..
! this !

i think last time i removed my tazer i resorted the a long flatblade screwrdiver that i used to press the tab in. still sucked and i still tore my hands up pretty bad.
 

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! this !

i think last time i removed my tazer i resorted the a long flatblade screwrdiver that i used to press the tab in. still sucked and i still tore my hands up pretty bad.
@dpike

I don't encourage using a screwdriver, etc. as I am afraid the guy/gal will damage the connector, female.
 

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@FrostQ

First off, have a good light source to light up the working field.

Install hints:

Pull panel below the steering column straight out and off. Careful not to lose any of the 6 white plastic female connectors that can fly off the black panel.

Don't even bother trying to do the install if you do not have a bright light in the passenger footwell to light things up well under there.

Locate the SWG. Do know that each of the 2 wires that you will be dealing with have a push in release tab so to speak on the connector that you have to push in firmly on, in order to get the connector to release. This release is on the back side if the connector, the side closest to the firewall. BEST BET, is to first push upward / push the cable inward. Now, push firmly on the release and at the same exact time, pull downward on the cable itself. Sometimes a little wiggle of the cable while pulling the cable firmly will help you get it disconnected.

When reinstalling the black plastic, go easy.. start at top and work down. Push straight in. Don't be overly rough or you may damage the black male that holds the white plastic female.


Note: Teen Sons / Daughter or Wife seem to be able to easily do the disconnect... Small hands!


Do yourself a favor and buy the SGW Extension Cable from ZAutomotive... Makes life easier lets say..
I love how they make it look so easy in there video yea not so much. I even had the wife try nope AAAARRRGH and we had no luck .
 

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Yeah I've tried your tips you posted earlier. But the cable won't come loose. I've resorted to my last option to ask someone online how to remove a connector...lol.
For those playing along at home, if you have a 2024 I think the space is even tighter. The first time I tried to get mine out I ended up giving up, and then came back the next day with a bit more patience and finally got it.
 

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For those playing along at home, if you have a 2024 I think the space is even tighter.
100% agree.
I’ve tried three separate times now and keep failing to get even one of the connectors to budge.
 
 



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