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Ed Brenner (Epbrenner)
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Username: Epbrenner
Post Number: 5
Registered: 5-2007
Posted From: 64.12.117.73
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 10:16 am: | |
Does anyone know the proper method to flat tow a 2001 jeep cherokee auto trans/ 4 wheel drive.
Auto trans in neutral transfer case in neutral ?
I don't have the owners manual. Thanks Ed |
Ron Walker (Prevost82)
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Post Number: 333
Registered: 11-2003
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 12:59 pm: | |
Auto Trans in Park / Transfer case in neutral / ket switch inbetween Lock and run.
Ron |
Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
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Username: Jackconrad
Post Number: 633
Registered: 12-2000
Posted From: 76.1.180.218
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 7:11 pm: | |
Not sure about a 2001 but our 95 (per the owners manual) is exactly as Ron stated. Do you have the owners manual? If you do look up RV Towing. A word of caution: To make sure steering is NOT locked set up as follows. Once car is connected to coach, with engine running and transmission in Park, shift transfer case into neutral. Place transmission in drive and rev engine slightly, this will insure transfer case is in neutral. Shut off engine while transmission is still in drive. This prevents the steering lock from engaging (the ignition key will only go into the "Steering Lock" position when the transmission is in park). Last step is to place transmission in park. DO NOT TOUCH THE KEY AFTER PUTTING TRANSMISSION IN PARK! On 2 occasions (one was my fault, one was a "helper) we towed with the steering locked. In both case a front tire was ruined in less than 40 miles. Jack |
Ed Brenner (Epbrenner)
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Username: Epbrenner
Post Number: 6
Registered: 5-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 10:02 pm: | |
Thanks for the towing info. I think the safe thing to do concerning the steering wheel lock would be to remove the locking pin in the ignition switch of the column.I realize your vehicle is then a little easier for a thief, but a good bump or turn could jar that switch and make it lock.Being a semi-retired auto mech,I've had many a column apart. I wasn't sure though on the trans and transfer case setup. |
Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
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Username: Jackconrad
Post Number: 636
Registered: 12-2000
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 15, 2007 - 8:45 am: | |
Ed,
I like your suggestion of removing the steering wheel lock. How difficult of a job is this? Actually we have a anti-theft device as an secondary feature from our M&G break away system. If I pull the break away pin under the front bumper, the brakes are applied and will not release until the pin is replaced (or the wire to the switch is cut) Jack |
Ed Brenner (Epbrenner)
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Username: Epbrenner
Post Number: 8
Registered: 5-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 15, 2007 - 9:35 am: | |
Jack , It's not hard with the proper tools.On most vehicles it is nothing more than a spring loaded pin that pops into a slot in the horn plate assembly. Remove the steering wheel and work the ignition switch you will see it.depending on vehicle you may have to remove turn signal switch.Some vehicles require a tool that threads over the shaft to remove one of those bloody jes--s clips,you know the ones that like to fly.It ain't hard just a little time consuming and patience. Ed |