Can the ESP be fully turned off?
07-30-2010 | 12:34 PM
#12
JK Jedi Master
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From: Midwest City, OK
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07-30-2010 | 04:52 PM
#13
JK Freak
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From: Dalton, MA
I dont know if mine was updated before I bought it but I have an 07 and if you hold the ESP button until it chimes and the odometer changes to ESPOFF then its completely off. I have wheeled with others with newer JKs that turn off fas soon as they put it in 4 low.
07-31-2010 | 12:57 AM
#14
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From: Midwest City, OK
What you describe is normal for all years. The steering wheel dance just means that you don't need to remember to push the button because the ESP is always "off" (well, as off as it can ever be). It's primarily for those folks who always get ESP/TCS warnings with subsequent computer control of brakes/throttle--due to some combo of lift/tires that the computer doesn't like.
07-31-2010 | 02:58 AM
#15
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From: Englewood, CO
Here is a FULL OFF option of returning your Jeep to a "real Jeep". Worked great for me, I still haven't needed to flip the switch back to stock and I love the full control I have over the Jeep.
"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"
"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"
09-09-2010 | 12:21 PM
#16
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Edmond, OK
Can the ESP be fully turned off?
You failed to mention that there are two purple wires with light blue stripes....one that has a spiral stripe and one that has the straight stripe. The straight stripe is the correct wire, don't ask me how I know. Here is where I mounted my switch. 
09-29-2010 | 08:17 PM
#19
JK Freak
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From: Los Angeles, CA
I'll tell ya right now that this didn't work for me lol... Cut the ONLY Purple Wire w/ Light Blue stripe and did not get the 3 icons when I switched the key on. 2007 Sahara, any ideas....?
thom1879: I don't see a second purple wire with light blue, but I maybe see a light blue wire with purple stripe?... They freaking all look spiraled to me.
Perhaps this is the one? FML.
thom1879: I don't see a second purple wire with light blue, but I maybe see a light blue wire with purple stripe?... They freaking all look spiraled to me.
Perhaps this is the one? FML.
Last edited by aermotor; 09-30-2010 at 11:10 AM.