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

[Ntegtmeyer]

I did the hardware install yesterday, and I'm not sure that you need the new door caps. Did you notice a difference in the old caps and the new ones?

Yes you do need the new door handle caps because there’s a magnet in side to ground the system.

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[Ntegtmeyer]

i would like to know this too

I would assume if you didn’t do the other side you would have a circuit open/short to ground code because with the sales code added it’s now looking for that handle on all 3 doors.

 

[ale70]

Makes sense....

 

[Moreace]

I did the hardware install yesterday, and I'm not sure that you need the new door caps. Did you notice a difference in the old caps and the new ones?

Let us know how hard it was and if you get it up and running correctly. Thanks.

 

[cmcclintock]

It cost $505 altogether with parts and programming. Dealership charged me $90 to program, but that can probably vary based on dealership.

Thanks a bunch. This is really great. I want to do this. Have you had any issues? Any chance you can point me to the post # with all part #s and steps if there is one. No problem if not -I can figure it out.

 

[MarkY3130]

Thanks a bunch. This is really great. I want to do this. Have you had any issues? Any chance you can point me to the post # with all part #s and steps if there is one. No problem if not -I can figure it out.

Post 222 of this very thread

 

[cmcclintock]

Thank you. De _Jeep.. a big thanks for all the details / steps on post 222...

 

[MarkY3130]

So are there two harnesses or three needed. Is one needed for the tail gate as well?.. or do you just replace the tailgate handle

See post 222 of this same thread. All parts list is there. Even has links to purchase.

 

[cmcclintock]

See post 222 of this same thread. All parts list is there. Even has links to purchase.

Nice. I see that now. Anyone have any Issues with The Tazer installed. Just remove it as before taking to the dealership to code for prox entry.. I guess.

 

[DE_Jeep]

I did the hardware install yesterday, and I'm not sure that you need the new door caps. Did you notice a difference in the old caps and the new ones?

No, I saw no difference but just changed them anyway. I did not want any possibilities for it to fail.

 

[LA Kimball]

I have talked to a number of dealer service managers in my area and all of them tell me that they have no idea of what I am talking about. DE has done a great job of listing out what is needed and even included install videos in this thread. I don't want to invest in the parts until I find a dealer that knows how to do this and agrees to do it. This is the biggest hurdle I believe in making this a reality. I think DE's dealer might be a unicorn and he is lucky to be located close to that one of a kind dealer. If anyone else has success with their local dealer, please share your talking points. Maybe even share who you worked with so they could be a reference for other dealers?? Maybe the service area is the wrong place to talk to??

 

[MarkY3130]

I ordered the parts this morning and will give it a go.

 

[DE_Jeep]

I have talked to a number of dealer service managers in my area and all of them tell me that they have no idea of what I am talking about. DE has done a great job of listing out what is needed and even included install videos in this thread. I don't want to invest in the parts until I find a dealer that knows how to do this and agrees to do it. This is the biggest hurdle I believe in making this a reality. I think DE's dealer might be a unicorn and he is lucky to be located close to that one of a kind dealer. If anyone else has success with their local dealer, please share your talking points. Maybe even share who you worked with so they could be a reference for other dealers?? Maybe the service area is the wrong place to talk to??

The shop foreman was the one who made the phone call if that helps at all. The guy who signed me in was clueless. I just told them I knew it could be done and told them they would need to reach out to Corp.

I got a call saying they could not find the code in their system and I told them that they would not. They said they will continue to find it. I then got a call 30 mins later verifying that the antennas were also installed and they told me they were on hold with Chrysler. About an hour later they had it done.

 

[MarkY3130]

I ordered the parts this morning and will give it a go.

Received order confirmation that the parts will take 3-5 days to ship, with exception of 68299333AE (front door harness) which is on back order with no ETA.

 

[LA Kimball]

The shop foreman was the one who made the phone call if that helps at all. The guy who signed me in was clueless. I just told them I knew it could be done and told them they would need to reach out to Corp.

I got a call saying they could not find the code in their system and I told them that they would not. They said they will continue to find it. I then got a call 30 mins later verifying that the antennas were also installed and they told me they were on hold with Chrysler. About an hour later they had it done.

Thanks DE. Everything helps. Once the virus goes away it might be easier to talk face to face with the shop personnel versus over the phone. When someone else is successful with a dealer adding the sales code, please post your experience and any information that may help. This is the biggest hurdle to overcome IMHO.

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