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Thanks to everyone who contributed. Lots of good info here.
I have a 2008 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited. I added the Blue Ox Base Plate, Aventa LX tow bar (overkill), and the Cool Tech Harness. I found a used Brake Pro and got that working as well. Last night was my first test ride. I pulled the IOD fuse and M1 fuse. I still had trouble with the Brake/turn signal combination- glowed solid when brake and signal were both on. Not sure what might cause this. A clue: my Jeep racked up miles on this trip. The transmission was in Park and the transfer case was in Neutral, per previous instructions. Key was in position 1. I'm using a 4 wire harness. I'm pretty sure I'm doing something wrong but haven't figured out what that might be. The other issue was with the Brake Pro; hoping this is an adjustment. I was going down a steep hill. The brake applied and would not let go until I stopped the wagon train and waited for the "remote" indicator to go dark. I was really planning on towing my Jeep, not dragging it! I did take some pictures and will post in the future. Right now, I'm just trying to get everything working enough to take a quick trip with the family. Any troubleshooting suggestions would be welcome! |
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If the Jeep accumulated miles while towing, you must not have been in position 1 on the key. With the IOD fuse pulled, all should still be dark on the dash in position 1. Miles will not accumulate in this position. In order to troubleshoot the brake turn signal issue, disconnect the Brake Pro. Test applying the MH brakes with the turn signals, the Jeep lights should appear exactly as stock on the Jeep. If not, check your wiring on the MH and Jeep. With the M1 fuse pulled, the Jeep's brake pedal should not activate the brake lights. I personally don't use that method, but rather leave the M1 fuse in and use the Roadmaster brake-lite relay product. It sounds like the Brake Pro activation is lighting the Jeep's brake lights. Your installation must prevent this by either pulling the M1 fuse, using a relay on the brake light switch or a switch. Ensure that is the case by pressing the Jeep's brake pedal while is full tow setup -- the brake lights must NOT light up. |
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Over the past two days I've called three times and left messages on their answering machine. I got the number from their own website and the recording confirms that I've dialed Cool-Tech LLC. Not one live person nor one returned phone call. I need the harness ASAP and I can't even get them on the phone. |
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"Newmar Owners Forum Member" |
David X this is totally out of character for Cool TECh...I have sent a PM requesting them to respond!
Ronnie "Piddln" Ronnie Bledsoe 2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4Dr 4x4 Roadmaster Sterling All terrain Tow Bar |
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Thanks Ronnie, I've also sent an e-mail. So far, nothing. |
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Success! CoolTechLLC contacted me this afternoon and I went out to the factory. I now have all my JK Tow Harness parts and more. I also bought the UltraMount CB antenna system and the VersaMount clip for the dashboard. Great people! Great service! |
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I have towed a 1980 cj 4 speed for years, just put in neutral and go. I now have an '07 automatic wrangler unlimited, the book says shift transfer case into neutral, transmission to neutral then to drive to make sure it is disengauged then to park for towing? I noticed in this forum someone else said the same thing, is this correct? Why not put transmission in neutral? Thanks in advance, I just found this forum and I am glad I did!!!
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"Administrator"  |
Florida Troy, welcome to iRV2.
Even with the transfer case in neutral, there is a possibility that the output shaft of the transmission could be turned by the transfer case via a viscous coupling. The transmission could be damaged by the lack of lubrication when the output shaft is turned as the transmission pump is driven by the input shaft. Keeping the transmission in park, as per the manufacturers instructions, prevents any damage. __________________________ Adios, Dirk '07 Dutch Star 4029, '08 Yukon XL Escapees 64797, NKK 17897-L, FMCA 382762, Telephone Pioneers, ATA Navigation by Ouija Board My Current Location My DSDP |
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Dirk, now I get!!! Thank you for the quick response, I did a test run with the wrangler today, went great!!! Like I said I'm really glad I found this forum!!!
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"Monaco Owners Forum Member"  |
Has anyone tried removing the steering wheel locking lug on a JK? I removed the one in my current TJ and it wasn't that hard but I don't have the new one yet. All these electrical issues would be simpler not having to fool with the key.
2000 Beaver Patriot Thunder 425 2000 Jeep Wrangler 2008 Jeep Unlimited X Wrangler |
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