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Jeep Wrangler JK
JK General Discussion
Electrical Gremlins with my 2015 JK Sport
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<blockquote data-quote="WROZ317" data-source="post: 448096" data-attributes="member: 23397"><p>Hi all, Happy Memorial Day weekend, and for those of you who are or have served, thank you.</p><p></p><p>I wanted to give you an update on my electrical issues with my 2015 JK Wrangler. As it turned it, it was not a ground or battery cable issue...I was the reason for the electrical issues. As I mentioned in my original post, I had cut off the OE connector for the factory radio and spliced the wire connections. In doing so, I cut off the cables that were not used. During the process, I had cut off the Can Bus wires for the radio, which created a short in the Can Bus system. Oops, or as the younger generation phrases it, my bad.</p><p></p><p>To resolve this issue, and I believe that I have, I replaced the OE radio connector I had cut off with one made by Metra, part number 71-6522. I then installed the harness, made by Axxess Interfaces (a.k.a. Metra), part number AVXI-6522. I also attempted to install the Steering Wheel Controls module, also made by Axxess Interfaces, part number AXSWC; however, that part did not work. I will attempt that at another point in time. I also made this attempt easier by using <a href="https://www.posi-products.com/posilock.html" target="_blank">Posi-Locks by Posi-Products</a> for my wiring splicing. Yes, they are a bit pricey, but it beats trying to get wire crimps into tight spaces.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, after I installed those two parts, and put everything back together, I started up my Jeep. No more warning sounds and dash was no longer lit up. Also, the wipers were not functioning on their own, and I regained my fuel gauge, speedometer, turn signals and hazard lights. I took the Jeep out for a drive, about 1.5 hours, and had absolutely no issues with it.</p><p></p><p>So, lesson learned: When it comes to working on a late model vehicle, you have to play by the rules. Ol'skool approaches will turn around and bite you where the sun doesn't shine.</p><p></p><p>Thank you all again for your input on this issue.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WROZ317, post: 448096, member: 23397"] Hi all, Happy Memorial Day weekend, and for those of you who are or have served, thank you. I wanted to give you an update on my electrical issues with my 2015 JK Wrangler. As it turned it, it was not a ground or battery cable issue...I was the reason for the electrical issues. As I mentioned in my original post, I had cut off the OE connector for the factory radio and spliced the wire connections. In doing so, I cut off the cables that were not used. During the process, I had cut off the Can Bus wires for the radio, which created a short in the Can Bus system. Oops, or as the younger generation phrases it, my bad. To resolve this issue, and I believe that I have, I replaced the OE radio connector I had cut off with one made by Metra, part number 71-6522. I then installed the harness, made by Axxess Interfaces (a.k.a. Metra), part number AVXI-6522. I also attempted to install the Steering Wheel Controls module, also made by Axxess Interfaces, part number AXSWC; however, that part did not work. I will attempt that at another point in time. I also made this attempt easier by using [URL='https://www.posi-products.com/posilock.html']Posi-Locks by Posi-Products[/URL] for my wiring splicing. Yes, they are a bit pricey, but it beats trying to get wire crimps into tight spaces. Anyway, after I installed those two parts, and put everything back together, I started up my Jeep. No more warning sounds and dash was no longer lit up. Also, the wipers were not functioning on their own, and I regained my fuel gauge, speedometer, turn signals and hazard lights. I took the Jeep out for a drive, about 1.5 hours, and had absolutely no issues with it. So, lesson learned: When it comes to working on a late model vehicle, you have to play by the rules. Ol'skool approaches will turn around and bite you where the sun doesn't shine. Thank you all again for your input on this issue. [/QUOTE]
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Electrical Gremlins with my 2015 JK Sport
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