Repurpose Automatic Start Battery?

[Donevan.Ausborn]

As far as I'm tracking there is a second battery and second starter for the Automatic Start on the JL's. I know I'm not the only person that completely hates that function. I am posting to see if anyone has deleted that stupid autostart system, but kept the battery around to utilize it as a dual battery system, pluggin up your secondary lights, fridge or any other aftermarket goods. What yall got for me?

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[Reinen]

I don't think anyone has done that. Just not worth the effort. It's either left as is or you go with a true dual battery system such as Genesis Offroad https://www.genesisoffroad.com/jl-dual-battery-kit.

 

[Pinky Tuscadero]

Lasers for offensive driving could run off that thing

May want to check local codes on this one

 

[Donevan.Ausborn]

I don't think anyone has done that. Just not worth the effort. It's either left as is or you go with a true dual battery system such as Genesis Offroad https://www.genesisoffroad.com/jl-dual-battery-kit.

Roger that thing looks pretty legit. If i ever delete the system i might test the power to see what it can run anything at all.

 

[Nitehawk92]

Roger that thing looks pretty legit. If i ever delete the system i might test the power to see what it can run anything at all.

So the kit cost $599.00 and doesn't even include the batteries???

 

[Vanburi]

Yes

 

[jaymz]

So the kit cost $599.00 and doesn't even include the batteries???

Yep. And it's a shame because all of the parts in the kit aside from the battery tray can be had for about $150-$175 bucks or less. A fancy battery tray isn't worth over $400 to me.

 

[Jim1964]

You need to identify whether you have the Etorque option or the plain ESS. If you think you have two starters its probably ET.

ET has a 48v battery under the floor.
ESS has a motorcycle battery under the fuse box.

Neither one will do you any good for your purposes.

 

[Donevan.Ausborn]

So the kit cost $599.00 and doesn't even include the batteries???

yea i saw that, i would rather dig into the battery thats already there.

 

[Donevan.Ausborn]

You need to identify whether you have the Etorque option or the plain ESS. If you think you have two starters its probably ET.

ET has a 48v battery under the floor.
ESS has a motorcycle battery under the fuse box.

Neither one will do you any good for your purposes.

how do i know if i have etorque or not?

 

[Jim1964]

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...e-what-it-is-how-it-works-what-it-does.74400/

 

[mwilk012]

how do i know if i have etorque or not?

Look at your alternator. If it’s a giant abomination, it’s Etorque.

 

[Craigzjeep]

If you have a home alarm system with battery backup, stick it in there.
Hopefully works better in the small metal box than our JL's

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