ESP Kill Switch Write-up
09-03-2012 | 09:35 PM
#131
JK Freak
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From: San Diego, CA
Originally Posted by Bubbacon
U don't need to install a kill switch... There is an easy write up on how to disable it in the electrical area... Basically you put it in 4wh, engage hand brake, then do a dance with the steering wheel and the ESP switch... Works great and stays disabled until you repeat the process. Worked like a charm on my '11 rubi.
09-26-2012 | 05:34 AM
#132
JK Freak
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From: LAKE MORENA,CA
Used a three pin toggle, I know it should be a normally closed circuit switch but had this one lying around. I plugged the cut wire into the ground and power spades, for whatever reason my switch does nothing, all my dash lights stay on( which is nice for playing around) so Is my switch the issue and do I need a true closed switch like everyone else is using?
10-11-2012 | 11:35 AM
#134
JK Newbie
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Grand Ledge Mi.
ESP kill switch - does it work on the 2007 or do I need ECM update?
I'm not sure why the thread disappeared, but it was removed. I will let the moderators determine if it should be here or not. If they see fit, they can edit this post.....
Okay here you go, this is the exact instructions that I copied from that post that has mysteriously been deleted. I don't remember the forum member that posted them, but this is HIS instructions. To clarify, what I found,..just make sure it is the Purple wire with the thin light blue stripe. Follow the directions as close as you can as outlined below. Sorry I don't have any pics. Good luck.....I got it on the first try....I will add that, I keep my jeep on factory settings for on road use, as I prefer to keep ABS activated, but only use this aftermarket custom feature for offroad use......
I am not encouraging or condoning anyone to do this, nor am I responsible for any issues that could arise after that resulted from doing this mod, but merely forwarding the original posted information on how to....Use at your own discretion on and off road hereafter... see below original post...
cheers,
Steve
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"Once complete, when you want to switch the ESP you just flick the switch off. When you flip the switch the three lights on the dash will turn on and stay on until you turn your Jeep off and start it again. The ESP and ABS will remain disabled until you turn the switch back on, turn off and restart the Jeep.
Tools/supplies needed: wire cutter, wire stripper, razor knife, soldering iron, solder, couple feet of wire, drill, toggle switch, electrical tape.
*note* I soldered all the joints but you could use crimp style connectors if thats your cup of tea.
-First figure out where you are going to mount your switch and cut two pieces of wire long enough to run from the spliced joints to the.
-Remove panel below steering wheel. You really only need to do this if you are going to put your switch in the same area as I did.
-Locate the bundle of wires on the right side of the foot-well. Mine was not tapped up – If yours is, you will need to remove the tape using a razor knife or similar
-Locate the purple wire with a light blue stripe. (you will see another purple sire with a dark blue stripe so make sure you get the light blue one) There are several wires that are close, but you should be able to pick it out easily. Once you are confident you have the correct wire – cut it!
-Now is a good time to put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position. If you have cut the correct wire there should be three lights that stay illuminated: esp/abs/the sliding vehicle
-Prepare the wire you just cut by striping and then tinning the ends with solder. Also, strip and tin the new lengths of wire you are going to run to the switch. Once you have them prepared, solder the wires together.
-Wrap the soldered joints with electrical tape.
-Drill a hole in the dash to mount the switch. Route the spliced wires through the dash and to the area you are mounting your switch. I mounted mine on the dash above the speaker. I’m not detailing how to get access to the back of this area as it’s easy to pull the vent out and pop of the side panel.
-Solder the wires to the toggle switch. The lead that is running towards the rear of the Jeep is attached to pin 1.
-Slide the toggle switch through the hole and put on the retaining nut.
-Put the Dash back together.
-I also wrapped the bundle of wires up with electrical tape because I wanted to keep my work tucked away so to speak"
Okay here you go, this is the exact instructions that I copied from that post that has mysteriously been deleted. I don't remember the forum member that posted them, but this is HIS instructions. To clarify, what I found,..just make sure it is the Purple wire with the thin light blue stripe. Follow the directions as close as you can as outlined below. Sorry I don't have any pics. Good luck.....I got it on the first try....I will add that, I keep my jeep on factory settings for on road use, as I prefer to keep ABS activated, but only use this aftermarket custom feature for offroad use......
I am not encouraging or condoning anyone to do this, nor am I responsible for any issues that could arise after that resulted from doing this mod, but merely forwarding the original posted information on how to....Use at your own discretion on and off road hereafter... see below original post...
cheers,
Steve
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Once complete, when you want to switch the ESP you just flick the switch off. When you flip the switch the three lights on the dash will turn on and stay on until you turn your Jeep off and start it again. The ESP and ABS will remain disabled until you turn the switch back on, turn off and restart the Jeep.
Tools/supplies needed: wire cutter, wire stripper, razor knife, soldering iron, solder, couple feet of wire, drill, toggle switch, electrical tape.
*note* I soldered all the joints but you could use crimp style connectors if thats your cup of tea.
-First figure out where you are going to mount your switch and cut two pieces of wire long enough to run from the spliced joints to the.
-Remove panel below steering wheel. You really only need to do this if you are going to put your switch in the same area as I did.
-Locate the bundle of wires on the right side of the foot-well. Mine was not tapped up – If yours is, you will need to remove the tape using a razor knife or similar
-Locate the purple wire with a light blue stripe. (you will see another purple sire with a dark blue stripe so make sure you get the light blue one) There are several wires that are close, but you should be able to pick it out easily. Once you are confident you have the correct wire – cut it!
-Now is a good time to put the key in the ignition and turn it to the on position. If you have cut the correct wire there should be three lights that stay illuminated: esp/abs/the sliding vehicle
-Prepare the wire you just cut by striping and then tinning the ends with solder. Also, strip and tin the new lengths of wire you are going to run to the switch. Once you have them prepared, solder the wires together.
-Wrap the soldered joints with electrical tape.
-Drill a hole in the dash to mount the switch. Route the spliced wires through the dash and to the area you are mounting your switch. I mounted mine on the dash above the speaker. I’m not detailing how to get access to the back of this area as it’s easy to pull the vent out and pop of the side panel.
-Solder the wires to the toggle switch. The lead that is running towards the rear of the Jeep is attached to pin 1.
-Slide the toggle switch through the hole and put on the retaining nut.
-Put the Dash back together.
-I also wrapped the bundle of wires up with electrical tape because I wanted to keep my work tucked away so to speak"
12-04-2012 | 06:37 PM
#136
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2012
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From: SE WA
So I read thru the whole thread and I'm still kinda curious if anyone has had this mod out in the sand or the like on a 2012 or 13. Does it disable everything even though not ALL the nanny lights are lit up? Ill test it out myself soon enough, but just was wondering if any of those nanny systems are still gonna try to ruin my fun with the kill switch installed.
12-04-2012 | 07:56 PM
#137
JK Freak
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Arkansaw, Wi
Originally Posted by Power Hungry
So I read thru the whole thread and I'm still kinda curious if anyone has had this mod out in the sand or the like on a 2012 or 13. Does it disable everything even though not ALL the nanny lights are lit up? Ill test it out myself soon enough, but just was wondering if any of those nanny systems are still gonna try to ruin my fun with the kill switch installed.
12-04-2012 | 08:58 PM
#138
JK Freak
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Arkansaw, Wi
Originally Posted by Power Hungry
So I read thru the whole thread and I'm still kinda curious if anyone has had this mod out in the sand or the like on a 2012 or 13. Does it disable everything even though not ALL the nanny lights are lit up? Ill test it out myself soon enough, but just was wondering if any of those nanny systems are still gonna try to ruin my fun with the kill switch installed.
Pappy, around the date:
01-07-2012 07:24 PM
This is the method I used and mounted a momentary switch in the back wall of the glovebox to keep the dealership from finding it. That's also where my locker switches are.
