SOS emergency button deactivation

[hk392]

Hi there, I am looking for information with regards to how to deactivate the SOS emergency button next to the rear view mirror top console. Where I live this feature does not work as we don’t have the U connect sim link connectivity. However my issue is that if I push this button it would stay on (flashing green) and wouldn’t turn off even when I press again, and worse the u connect system stays on even when I turn the car off and lock doors. Tired and waited for about 20 minutes. The only way is to reset the system by pulling the fuse out.
This is a minor nuisance, but an issue if SOS activated accidentally.
Trying to figure out a way to disable the whole thing. Used OBD JScan to look for the specific module but couldn’t find any.

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[Bulletbill]

Try disconnecting the battery and pulling the fuse.

 

[hk392]

Try disconnecting the battery and pulling the fuse.

This is what I do when the button is pushed.
however looking for permanent solution to eliminate all together.

 

[Gunfighter]

Don't push the button.

 

[Terrymo]

This is what I do when the button is pushed.
however looking for permanent solution to eliminate all together.

Isn’t there a connector on the back side of the switch that could simply be unplugged? I’ve lowered the surrounding trim piece to run wiring but didnt notice.

 

[roaniecowpony]

This is from my 2018 Service Manual

 

[roaniecowpony]

Hi there, I am looking for information with regards to how to deactivate the SOS emergency button next to the rear view mirror top console. Where I live this feature does not work as we don’t have the U connect sim link connectivity. However my issue is that if I push this button it would stay on (flashing green) and wouldn’t turn off even when I press again, and worse the u connect system stays on even when I turn the car off and lock doors. Tired and waited for about 20 minutes. The only way is to reset the system by pulling the fuse out.
This is a minor nuisance, but an issue if SOS activated accidentally.
Trying to figure out a way to disable the whole thing. Used OBD JScan to look for the specific module but couldn’t find any.

I've owned my JL for over 5 years and I can't say I've ever pressed this button on this vehicle. I had to go to the driveway just now to find where it's located. It looks like it's in a position that would be unlikely to be pushed.

But every couple years, I press that button on my GMC pickup, just to see what happens. The onboard phone (which I don't have any subcription for) calls the Onstar operator and a person answers with "Onstar Emergency Services. What is your emergency?". I beg out by saying pushing the button was an error. I suspect the jeep is the same.

 

[Recce]

What's everyone doing (or trying to do) when they "accidentally" push this very much out of the way button? Not a dig on anyone at all; it's just, my hands have never seen a need to be up there.

I'm picturing a bunch of Wrangler drivers talking with their hands in a frenzied manner.

 

[hk392]

What's everyone doing (or trying to do) when they "accidentally" push this very much out of the way button? Not a dig on anyone at all; it's just, my hands have never seen a need to be up there.

I'm picturing a bunch of Wrangler drivers talking with their hands in a frenzied manner.

???
true button is quiet hard to accidentally push, but could happen when cleaning/detailing the interior for example…

 

[hk392]

@roaniecowpony Thanks for sharing such details. Much appreciated

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