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Actually there is. The aftermarket jumped on this a long time ago. Personally I would only go this route after your warranty runs out.

This part completely bypasses the failure point and has the lockers working seamlessly. Simply purchase aftermarket E-Locker or Air Locker of your choice. A very cheap and reliable upgrade to the poorly OEM designed and unavailable locker sensor.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...sJKkccHh6IXyk6Yslcgo2HmMuruJczzQaAoI5EALw_wcB
Can you use this bypass with the stock lockers and switches?
 

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Can you use this bypass with the stock lockers and switches?
Yes, that is what it was designed for to essentially trick the stock set up.
 

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It just doesn't tell you the state of your locker. Granted, it usually isn't hard to tell but people should know they don't get any lights when using this cable.
Have you used it? I was told that it actually would still give you the indications. The problem would be if the locker gets stuck in the engaged position, it would not tell you.

But I could have been misinformed.

If you have not used it, I'd love to hear from somene who had their sensor fail and used this bypass harness.
 

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Have you used it? I was told that it actually would still give you the indications. The problem would be if the locker gets stuck in the engaged position, it would not tell you.

But I could have been misinformed.

If you have not used it, I'd love to hear from somene who had their sensor fail and used this bypass harness.
I promise you’ll know if the locker doesn’t disengage.
 

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I promise you’ll know if the locker doesn’t disengage.
Of course. But the way I understand it is that when you press the button to disengage, the light will go off and show it to be disengaged when it actually is not, when using the ZAuto harness. Whereas with a functioning sensor, it would alert you. Not sure that this is true, but it was how it was explained to me.

So yeah, your ass becomes the sensor, LOL!
 

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Of course. But the way I understand it is that when you press the button to disengage, the light will go off and show it to be disengaged when it actually is not, when using the ZAuto harness. Whereas with a functioning sensor, it would alert you. Not sure that this is true, but it was how it was explained to me.

So yeah, your ass becomes the sensor, LOL!
Yup. But let’s say it errors out. What are you gonna do differently? You may know a minute earlier, but it’s still gonna be a bitch to even steer.
 

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What are you talking about, you forgot to take off the racist post that I replied too!
 

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Have you used it? I was told that it actually would still give you the indications. The problem would be if the locker gets stuck in the engaged position, it would not tell you.

But I could have been misinformed.

If you have not used it, I'd love to hear from somene who had their sensor fail and used this bypass harness.
I have not, just spend a lot of time here. Lol. From what I understand it doesn't tell you it's on or off.
 

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I see no reason for a drain plug on a diff. In fact the Jeep's are the only vehicles I have ever seen with a drain plug. I find it odd and concerning that it would put someone out to do something as simple as removing a diff cover to drain fluid.
Probably only useful for a re-fill in the field but I see that as rare.
 

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My 2018 JLUR has fill plugs F&R with drain plug on F only. 🙄
Check the side bottom of the diff on the rear. That's where it is located.
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