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  1. Acxman

    TJ Wheel (rim) options

    My daughter in law has a 2003 TJ which now has the cheap looking steel stamped wheels. She wants to get a nicer set of aluminum wheels to put on it. She is finding lots for sale but doesn’t know what other wrangler wheels will fit her TJ ? Her wrangler is all stock at the moment. I told her...
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    LED DRL connection question

    I have 2008 jk. I am installing Xprite led headlights. All the videos and instructions I see say to run the day time running lights to the fuse box. My question is……why can’t I just tap the DRLs to the side marker lights ? Seems it would be easier then running wires all the way to the fuse box ??
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    Fender lights to turn signals

    Question for JScan users. Can JScan set the side marker fender lights to work with the turn signals or do they have to be hard wired to the turn signal lights ?
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    What is the J-Scan voltage regulation feature?

    When using JScan to set DRL lights, I don’t understand the “voltage regulation “ part ?? Can some one clue me in to why I would change the voltage ??
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    How can I tell if my top is OEM?

    I bought a 2008 JK Sahara. The jeep started life as a soft top and the previous owner had a hardtop installed but the wiring harness was not installed. When looking for a harness some are OEM MOPAR and some are after market brands like Bestop. Is there a way I can tell if my top is OEM ...
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    Free seat covers and tire cover

    To all the female jeepsters. I purchased a 2008 jk Sahara a few months back, from a woman who couldn’t drive a stick anymore due to an injury. She had these seat covers and spare tire cover which are in like new condition, but not my cup of tea ! If anyone wants them you can have them for...
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    Battery replacement

    Hey All, I need to replace my battery. 2008 jk 3.8L. Is there any special procedure I need to be concerned about. Will I have to reprogram a bunch of stuff or is there a step by step needed to prevent any electronic disaster ??
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    Oil coolers

    Hi All, 2008 JK. I have noticed a lot of issues concerning oil coolers. Are all wranglers equipped with oil coolers? Or are they only on certain models? I have a 6 speed manual Thanks Tom
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    Ethanol free gas

    How many of you, that do not use your Jeep as a daily driver and it sits for long periods of time, only use ethanol free gas ??
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    My RANT for the day 😩

    So, I bought my 2008 jk which was built from the factory as a soft top. The PO installed a hardtop from another 2008 jk. But they never had the hardtop wiring kit installed for the rear washer/wipers/defrosters. After researching how to install the wiring kit, it’s really a PITA to do so...
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    Disconnecting, cleaning, reconnecting battery question

    2008 Jeep Wrangler jk. I want to clean my battery terminal connections. If I disconnect the battery will everything work after reconnect ? Or does something need to be reset? Will I lose my JScan settings? Thanks
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    Michigan reliable repair shops

    Looking for reliable non dealership Jeep repair shops in southeast Michigan. Online searches only show Jeep stealerships !
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    Search function

    So, how does one use the search function? I type in what I’m looking for. Let’s say “headlights”. But then nothing happens and I don’t see a button to complete the search. What am I missing?
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    Tow package question

    2008 Jeep Wrangler jk Sahara. I purchased this jeep about 2 months ago and finally got around to getting a car fax vehicle history report. The report shows that in 2010 a local Jeep dealer did some maintenance and installed a “tow package”. The Jeep does not have a hitch receiver ? But it does...
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    Coolant type issue

    2008 Wrangler jk 3.8 Sahara. Bought the Jeep used. Coolant is a little low and I want to buy a gallon. Problem is, I don’t know what type coolant the previous owner put in the engine. From what I read, it’s a no no to mix coolant types. Do I really have to completely flush my system and start...
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    Engine and cats temps

    2008 jk, So, I received my Icar pro OBD and connected to jscan. My engine temps went from 198 F when driving and 212 F sitting at idle. I believe those are good numbers? On the other hand, JScan was reading 1200 + F on the cats ? Is this normal? I have another post where I mentioned that...
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    JScan help

    2008 jk Sahara I just purchased Icar pro 4.0. It will arrive tomorrow. I went to the App Store and downloaded JScan. It downloaded to my phone, but never asked me to pay for it ? I thought there was a charge for it ? Also, do I need a dongle adapter ?
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    Engine smells hot

    2008 jk. How can I check engine temperature if I feel the gauge is not correct ? My temp gauge seems to be working. It goes from cold to center of dial after warmup. But, when I pull it into the garage it smells like it’s overheating.
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    J-Scan Cost

    Is JScan just a one time license fee ? Or does it have to be renewed yearly?
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    Do my existing TPMS units have to be used with new wheels?

    Jeep Wrangler jk Sahara 2008. I bought some excellent condition used OEM 18x7.5 rims to replace my existing rims that are badly oxidized. The new (used) rims came with the air pressure monitor sensors. When the shop puts on the newer rims, do my existing sensors have to be used Or will the newer...