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Proximity door locks retrofit install (instructions, parts, links) on JL Wrangler

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I have heard of one person having luck getting his dealer to reprogram after some persistence, but the tazer JL mini will do it as well as another device. In most cases the dealer knows less about adding proximity than most of the people in this thread.
Thanks. I have a tazer jl mini but haven’t seen that as an option. I’ll see if there’s a firmware update for it to allow for it. My dealer is good about working with me as I’ve purchased multiple vehicles from them but I’d prefer to do it myself with the Tazer if it’s an option.

thanks again!
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Thanks. I have a tazer jl mini but haven’t seen that as an option. I’ll see if there’s a firmware update for it to allow for it. My dealer is good about working with me as I’ve purchased multiple vehicles from them but I’d prefer to do it myself with the Tazer if it’s an option.

thanks again!
It’s in the update, I had to update mine to get it and it’s less than a year old.
 

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As stated in previous thread you want to make sure you already have the antennas needed. Sahara and Rubicon are supposed to already have them if you have keyless entry w/ push to start.

This is what I did along with the videos and resources I used.

Step 1 - swap handles
(Parts Needed: Torx T20)

Follow this video:


rear swing gate has a grommet that needs to be removed to access the T20 screw holding the cap.

Step 2 - remove door panels.
(Tools needed: Torx T20, Torx T30 & plastic pry tool)

PDF
http://www.myjlproject.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Door-Trim-Panel-Removal.pdf

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Follow this video to remove the panel



Step 3 - remove inner door card
(Tools needed: 10mm socket)

PDF
http://www.myjlproject.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Inner-Door-Plate-Removal.pdf

Remove 9 bolts around perimeter of the plate.

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(Pic of all bolts and wires removed)

Roll the window down till you see the bolts holding the window. Remove bolts holding window and tape window up to keep it out of the way.

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Once you have the window up you need to carefully pull the inner card back enough to get to the wire to the door lock and handle. This is the hardest part, you have to lift up slightly to get the bottom out first. You then have to pull down and twist just enough to clear the power window track and actuator.

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(Tried to get a pic of the track you need to maneuver out)

Once you have the card pulled back enough remove and replace the door harness. This part is pretty self explanatory. Just make sure when you add the handle pigtail it is out of the way of the window path.

Step 4 - put everything back together

Step 5 - rear swing gate jumper
(Tools needed: Plastic pry tool)

Using a pry tool firmly pull the plastic panel off on the rear swing gate

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Jeep Wrangler JL Proximity door locks retrofit install (instructions, parts, links) on JL Wrangler 1622517145625

(Pics borrowed from fellow members)

Step 6 - replace power lock harness with new jumper

Step 7 - put plastic panel back on

Step 8 - go to dealer and have them add sales code GXD and program vehicle

Parts List:


DOOR HARNESS

LF door

P/N 68325454AE (w/o BSM) - https://www.moparoneonline.com/oem-parts/mopar-front-door-wiring-68325454ae

P/N 68299333AE (w/ BSM) - https://www.moparoneonline.com/oem-parts/mopar-front-door-wiring-68299333ae

RF door

P/N 68325461AE (w/o BSM) - https://www.moparoneonline.com/oem-parts/mopar-front-door-wiring-68325461ae

P/N 68299332AE (w/ BSM) - https://www.moparoneonline.com/oem-parts/mopar-front-door-wiring-68299332ae

Rear Gate Jumper

P/N 68351167AA - https://www.moparoneonline.com/oem-parts/mopar-jumper-wiring-68351167aa


HANDLES

Front doors

P/N 68307269AC - https://www.moparoneonline.com/oem-parts/mopar-exterior-door-handle-right-68307269ac

rear swing gate

P/N 68309825AC - https://www.moparoneonline.com/oem-parts/mopar-exterior-door-handle-68309825ac


CAPS

Front door caps

P/N 68307272AD - https://www.moparoneonline.com/oem-parts/mopar-door-handle-cap-right-68307272ad

Rear swing gate

P/N 68309830AC - https://www.moparoneonline.com/oem-parts/mopar-door-handle-cap-68309830ac
If you need the door harness for the 2 front doors let me know. I have an extra harness for the right and left door I can send to you for $80 shipped.
Do you still have the wire harness ? Looking to install in my 2021 wrangler
 

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Looking for a rear tailgate harness. Nobody seems to have them. Anyone have one or know of anywhere to get them? I thought I saw somewhere within this thread someone had an extra.
 

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Looking for a rear tailgate harness. Nobody seems to have them. Anyone have one or know of anywhere to get them? I thought I saw somewhere within this thread someone had an extra.
I have the full set for the rear harness handle and cap. $100 shipped?
 

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If anyone is still having issues getting this to work, check your parts. I just got a replacement end cap because the 1st one I was sent didn't work. This replacement cap doesn't work either, so am requesting yet another. (i tried it in the working door and didn't work, I tried the good cap in both doors and worked fine)
I'm not sure what all the markings besides part number on the end cap are, but the dates on both non-working end caps were the same, while the one that worked was different. Maybe there is a bad batch of end caps out there.

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I also appear to have gotten two of the bad door caps. The swing gate cap worked fine. I validated it by pulling one of the caps off my Gladiator (it came with proximity stock) and putting it in both front doors of the JL. That cap made each handle work when I slid it in, so I know both handles and wiring is good.

Ironically both of my bad caps are dated 1/4. Maybe the magnet inserter called off that day.
 

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I also appear to have gotten two of the bad door caps. The swing gate cap worked fine. I validated it by pulling one of the caps off my Gladiator (it came with proximity stock) and putting it in both front doors of the JL. That cap made each handle work when I slid it in, so I know both handles and wiring is good.

Ironically both of my bad caps are dated 1/4. Maybe the magnet inserter called off that day.
What was yours doing when they wouldn’t work? On mine nothing happens on both front doors but rear door works great. This is driving me crazy. Any help would be great. Did the fronts do anything?
 

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What was yours doing when they wouldn’t work? On mine nothing happens on both front doors but rear door works great. This is driving me crazy. Any help would be great. Did the fronts do anything?
When the caps didn't work, the handles acted like the non-proximity ones. They unlocked or locked by pushing the button on the keyfob or from inside, but nothing at all happened when I tried to use the proximity entry functionality, pushing the handle button did nothing, putting your hand near it did nothing.
So currently I have driver side and rear door working with proximity but the passenger side does not. When I swapped the driver side end cap to the passenger side, passenger side worked but driver side did not. The rear door end cap is a different part number, so not sure you can swap it up to the front.
Any chance the dates on your end caps are 1/4 ?
 

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When the caps didn't work, the handles acted like the non-proximity ones. They unlocked or locked by pushing the button on the keyfob or from inside, but nothing at all happened when I tried to use the proximity entry functionality, pushing the handle button did nothing, putting your hand near it did nothing.
So currently I have driver side and rear door working with proximity but the passenger side does not. When I swapped the driver side end cap to the passenger side, passenger side worked but driver side did not. The rear door end cap is a different part number, so not sure you can swap it up to the front.
Any chance the dates on your end caps are 1/4 ?
Not sure what the dates are but I will check. I’ll get back to you. Thanks
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