What the h*ck does this dial do??

[Av8Chuck]

You are all wrong. This dial controls the difficulty of installing a Tazer Mini. Make sure you turn it all the way down before starting the installation.

I'm probably going to regret this, but what's a Tazer (Mini)?

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[turbosix]

I'm probably going to regret this, but what's a Tazer (Mini)?

It's basically a little programmer that looks like an obd2 dongle. Used to change factory settings in the jeep like correcting speedo for bigger tires or editing out tire pressure warning errors.

It installs under the dash in a relatively annoying spot. According to all the threads here it either takes you 5 minutes or 5 weeks to install it.

 

[jlang]

I'm probably going to regret this, but what's a Tazer (Mini)?

This tazer mini has been the best thing I have done for my Jeep. Simply not having to push the start/stop button is worth the $$$.

 

[MrGneissGuy]

Stupid question. So for those of us with a Sport that does not have ambient lighting, if we were to purchase some lights to install in the wheel wells, or whatever, is there a way to wire said lights up to this dial so that it actually does something?

 

[KOKOKO]

Stupid question. So for those of us with a Sport that does not have ambient lighting, if we were to purchase some lights to install in the wheel wells, or whatever, is there a way to wire said lights up to this dial so that it actually does something?

I had hoped so but found no way to use the dial/dimmer short of removing the dash and adding wire to the dial. The footwell ambient light is the small LED next to the larger one that activates when the door is opened. I have a 2021 Willys. The wiring harness at the LEDs has three conductors (some forum members say they have four conductors). No change in voltage while moving dial whether headlights are on/off. Looks like the build includes the LED set as standard but either the wiring harness or the flash is different and makes the dial a no-go. Really the only dissatisfying part of the build (so far). ***RANT*** Oh and the lack of suspension spring descriptions for each part number. I'd really love to use stiffer springs for the occasional tow and would purchase new Mopar springs if ANYONE knew what the F*cK which part numbers go with build specifics.

 

[MrMischief]

Can anyone tell me what the dial on the left is supposed to do because it doesn't seem to do anything

That sets the speed/force of the airbag. You want to dial that in correctly for you based on your height and weight, where you position the steering wheel, how fast you're going, and how much of a "punch" you want to take. In the event of a crash the airbag will deploy from the center of the steering wheel. If you have that dial set too hard it will whip you in the face pretty badly, you can find all kind of photos online of people with broken noses and black eyes from an airbag hitting them. But if you set it too soft you'll go through the airbag and bonk your head on the steering wheel or windshield.

 

[JeepGirl1968]

Anyone else think it’s adorable that the OP bleeped out the “e” on heck?

Oh h*ck yeah!

 

[VKSheridan]

The dial is Jeep’s equivalent to beer goggles.

If the chick is hot, crank it up so your friends can see you with a hotty.

If she looks like she’s been beaten with the ugly stick, has unshaved legs and more chins than a Chinese phonebook, turn the dial down to increase darkness and hope she bails before your buzz wears off…..

 

[Deleted member 59498]

No wonder my Jeep is so dark when I get in! I will ramp that thing up tomorrow.

 

[rayvonp]

Here we go again

 

[sixspeed]

On my 2019 Sport S, the left dial also controls the lights in the center console cup holders and side door latches.

However, I believe the light from the Milky Way on a dark clear evening has more lumens (lm) than the highest dial setting. Similarly, you can only see the difference of the intensity of this dial while in the dark.

Jaye

I totally agree. I could never tell what the left dial did in my Sport because the lighting was so dim. With my Rubicon, the lighting was better and I could see it work. Not sure why this type of thing should be different between models but it is. All of the other interior lights in the Sport were of less quality than the Rubicon.

 

[Joe98]

Can anyone tell me .......

The fact that they leave a non-functioning dial in is bizarre.

 

[JMGT25]

Can anyone tell me what the dial on the left is supposed to do because it doesn't seem to do anything

Thank you for asking this. I had no idea as well lol

 

[AlgUSF]

So do I get this right, on my Sport it does absolutely nothing? I literally sat in my Jeep for 15-20 minutes in the dark figuring what the heck this thing does. It is like that light switch that you have no idea where it goes to.

For us old people, it reminds me of Married With Children when Al Bundy was trying to figure out where this mystery light switch went in his house.

 

[Deleted member 59498]

So do I get this right, on my Sport it does absolutely nothing? I literally sat in my Jeep for 15-20 minutes in the dark figuring what the heck this thing does. It is like that light switch that you have no idea where it goes to.

For us old people, it reminds me of Married With Children when Al Bundy was trying to figure out where this mystery light switch went in his house.

Haha I tried it this morning while it was still dark. I could barely see the light in the foot well can see pedals a bit. Seemed like a lot of of work on jeeps part for a little light down there where I never look.

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