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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: TGordon on October 05, 2019, 02:49:26 pm

Title: Toweds, Toads
Post by: TGordon on October 05, 2019, 02:49:26 pm
I have purchased a 2014 Jeep Rubicon.
My question is: Will the odometer accrue miles, with the key on, while being towed?
Title: Re: Toweds, Toads
Post by: DavidS on October 05, 2019, 03:10:21 pm
It will not. No electronics are on when towing so nothing is registered.
Title: Re: Toweds, Toads
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on October 05, 2019, 03:38:17 pm
No need to leave the key on. No wheel lock.
Title: Re: Toweds, Toads
Post by: Johnstons on October 05, 2019, 06:07:45 pm
Some wranglers have incorrect information in the owners manual.    The "key on" instructions are only applicable to some exported versions with a locking  column. 
Title: Re: Toweds, Toads
Post by: TGordon on October 05, 2019, 06:42:29 pm
Thank You!

Great information...
Title: Re: Toweds, Toads
Post by: bbeane on October 05, 2019, 07:06:58 pm
Miles do not register when towing. Trans in gear or park if Auto  transfer case in neutral key in your pocket good to go.
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Post by: Sven and Kristi on October 06, 2019, 01:28:47 pm
My '06 Liberty requires that the ignition be on to release the lock.  Glad to hear they changed this.
Title: Re: Toweds, Toads
Post by: bbeane on October 06, 2019, 03:05:07 pm
Not sure about other Jeep models, I know Newer wranglers don't have steering locks.
Title: Re: Toweds, Toads
Post by: Doug W. on October 06, 2019, 04:07:35 pm
Quote from: bbeane –
Not sure about other Jeep models, I know Newer wranglers don't have steering locks.

My 07 JK has the steering column lock, needs key in accessory position and battery disconnected or a fuse pulled. My understanding mid 08 Chrysler discontinued the steering wheel lock.
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