Recent content by dgard1

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    scanner indicated vacuum leak

    Recently connected a Blue Driver OBDII scanner tool to my 2014 JKU. Scanner feedback indicates a small vacuum leak detected. What are tried / true methods to determine the location of the vacuum leak? Thsank you. Respectfully, DG
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    Heat on lower dashboard

    FLGeezer...I'm gonna ask a stupid question...where in the engine bay would the exhaust manifold heat shields be located on a 14 JKU?
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    Heat on lower dashboard

    Louie, I have the same problem in same locations in my 14 JKU. For reasons unknown, if the fan is not running, I get very warm air, to the point of being uncomfortable in the front foot area wells. Seems like airflow from the engine bay is somehow vented directly into the front cabin area. I'm...
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    Dashboard Panel Lights Intermittently Illuminating

    West Coast Dan, BlackJKU thank you for the responses given. Both will be investiagted. Is there a well rated after-market battery connector that can be used to replace the factory provided battery connections?
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    Dashboard Panel Lights Intermittently Illuminating

    Bill, my 2014 JKU recently developed similar concerns...while driving on cruise control, all of a sudden, cruise disengages, ABS and Parking brake LEDS flash for about 2 seconds and speedo floats between 0 mph and current speed for same timeframe. Car continues to run without concern, although...
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    Looking for some guidance with roof racks

    Recent new member here. Been reviewing previous posts and came across this one regarding roof racks. I like the Smittybilt Defender rack displayed. Low cost and what appears to be no drilling into fiberglass top. Do the rear hinge mounts interfere with the rear window operation (is window...
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    JScan with a Bluetooth OBDII connector

    I see and read a lot of posts that mention a " Jscan with a Bluetooth OBDII".... what is the purpose and/or uses for this device? I will be installing an aftermarket radio and separate rear view camera in a few weeks. Is there any use for this device related to this installation? Thank you...
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    Swapping stock radio for 730N

    Been told by a Jeep dealer (central VA) that unless Jeep PCM was programmed from the factory for the features that your new radio has...it will not work (this is assuming the original radio did not have NAV). Was also told that the 730N will only process MOPAR rear camera data (aftermarket...
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    Programming a radio from a different year JKU

    OK...yeah...I'm replying to my thread....I should have researched the forum a bit more first, my bad. General opinion is to go the aftermarket route. Better NAV, more options... going that route. I was looking to keep my costs down as I located a great deal on a RHR radio. Will start looking...
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    Programming a radio from a different year JKU

    Looking for guidance. Trying to install a 2015 RHR radio (2 DIN with NAV) into a 2104 JKU that did not have a NAV equipped radio installed. Been told, yes this will work and no it will not because my 2014 JKU PCM was not programmed for the NAV feature within the radio from th factory. Also...