Locker sensor bypass for 2020 JLU

[JerBear1967]

Hello, I've ordered 2 locker bypass harnesses to bypass the sensor in my rear differential. The light came on and after servicing the front and rear differential, I decided to buy the bypass harness. I bought 2 different ones and tried both off of Amazon and neither fit correctly in the harness plug. to the original. Can anyone recommend a source other than Amazon where the harness actually fits a JLU? it's odd because on Amazon you can buy a $22 one or a $300 one but they look the same. Any help is appreciated. The part is labeled as Z-LKR-OEM.

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[jetpuck73]

Z Locker OEM – ZAutomotive

 

[fczabala]

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...-automotive-z-locker-controller-for-oem-axles

 

[JerBear1967]

yea, I saw that one but I'm concerned it's going to be the same issue as the other two I bought that don't fit the wire harness from the computer...

 

[fczabala]

yea, I saw that one but I'm concerned it's going to be the same issue as the other two I bought that don't fit the wire harness from the computer...

the amazon ones are “known” to have slightly different connectors and you have to “mod” them to fit correctly

the one from z automotive requires no modifications, I have them and plug in perfectly

 

[WannFly]

Did you change the sensors, if so, follow this https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/locker-position-sensor-potting-dana-44.59581/ and pot the sensors. Awesome write-up by @chevymitchell

Some users have reported they modified the cheepo harness from Amazon, broke the tab and made it fit.

 

[JerBear1967]

the amazon ones are “known” to have slightly different connectors and you have to “mod” them to fit correctly

the one from z automotive requires no modifications, I have them and plug in perfectly

that's what I needed to hear! thanks!

 

[Northridge4x4]

the amazon ones are “known” to have slightly different connectors and you have to “mod” them to fit correctly

the one from z automotive requires no modifications, I have them and plug in perfectly

^^^Yep, what @fczabala said above^^^

There is a lot of copycat stuff on Amazon that doesn't fit or work like the real stuff does.

If you are looking at a $22 part that is supposedly the same as a $300 brand name part, you are probably getting a copycat/ripoff part that isn't going to work as good as the original.

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