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Toweds, Toads

I have purchased a 2014 Jeep Rubicon.
My question is: Will the odometer accrue miles, with the key on, while being towed?
Tim Dianics
Pam Sapienza
Vader PupZilla Labrador Canine (AKA Pup)
Columbia, MO
1996 U320 4000

Re: Toweds, Toads

Reply #1 –
It will not. No electronics are on when towing so nothing is registered.

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Reply #2 –
No need to leave the key on. No wheel lock.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Western NC mountains

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Reply #3 –
Some wranglers have incorrect information in the owners manual.    The "key on" instructions are only applicable to some exported versions with a locking  column. 
Rick & Rhonda
2003 U320 4220  Build #6199
Was
91 36' GV 300 Caterpillar, 92 40' U280 300 Cummins, 97 36' U295 300 Cummins, 2002
U320 450 Cummins
(Guess we're hooked)

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Reply #4 –
Thank You!

Great information...
Tim Dianics
Pam Sapienza
Vader PupZilla Labrador Canine (AKA Pup)
Columbia, MO
1996 U320 4000

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Reply #5 –
Miles do not register when towing. Trans in gear or park if Auto  transfer case in neutral key in your pocket good to go.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #6 –
My '06 Liberty requires that the ignition be on to release the lock.  Glad to hear they changed this.
2000 U320 mid entry  #5688
2006 Jeep Liberty


USMCR retired
SDFD retired
FEMA US&R TF8

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Reply #7 –
Not sure about other Jeep models, I know Newer wranglers don't have steering locks.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #8 –
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.
Doug W.
96 36' U270 CSGI #4946
04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
PNW