Question Jeep mileage adds while towing?

[Rollin Ollen]

Ok, I just wanted to clarify a few things. I went out to test a few scenarios today. I have a 2009 Jeep Wrangler Safari automatic.
1. Will the speedometer work with transfer in neutral and transmission in park? (Switch on)
1. Answer: yes it will

2. Will power come on at first click of ignition switch?
2. Answer: yes it will and steering wheel unlocks.

I have video recordings of the tests I’ll be posting a little later.

Here is one video:

I have power engaged on my 2018 too on one notch but there is no need on mine because there is NO steering lock. Does your 09 have a steering lock? I think NOT. I believe steering locks ended mid way through 2008. Thus, there is no need for the key to be in the ignition.

Darrell

 

[BGMAC]

I have power engaged on my 2018 too on one notch but there is no need on mine because there is NO steering lock. Does your 09 have a steering lock? I think NOT. I believe steering locks ended mid way through 2008. Thus, there is no need for the key to be in the ignition.

Darrell

Yes, my 2009 does have a steer lock.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Yes, my 2009 does have a steer lock.

Then I suspect you have a rare "one of". And if you can tow your Jeep with the transfer case in Neutral and still have the trans mounted speed pick up operate, then again, you have a very rare "one of".

Darrell

 

[BGMAC]

Then I suspect you have a rare "one of". And if you can tow your Jeep with the transfer case in Neutral and still have the trans mounted speed pick up operate, then again, you have a very rare "one of".

Darrell

The speed sensor is mounted on the back of the transfer case.

Then I suspect you have a rare "one of". And if you can tow your Jeep with the transfer case in Neutral and still have the trans mounted speed pick up operate, then again, you have a very rare "one of".

Darrell

i finally got the video up to show the speedometer working.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

The speed sensor is mounted on the back of the transfer case.

i finally got the video up to show the speedometer working.

Please accept my humble apology! It appears your 2009 Wrangler's speed sensor is indeed mounted on the transfer case. I have learned today. Thank you!

Darrell

 

[BGMAC]

Please accept my humble apology! It appears your 2009 Wrangler's speed sensor is indeed mounted on the transfer case. I have learned today. Thank you!

Darrell

That being said, I went out this morning to fisically verify it was on the case. “My previous statement was from info I found on line. “. I did not see one, but then again I could only see about 85% of it.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

That being said, I went out this morning to fisically verify it was on the case. “My previous statement was from info I found on line. “. I did not see one, but then again I could only see about 85% of it.

I still think your 2009 should not have a steering lock. Try again to turn your wheel with the key out. My buddy has an 09 and tows it without a key in the ignition.

Darrell

 

[Rich W.]

I still think your 2009 should not have a steering lock. Try again to turn your wheel with the key out. My buddy has an 09 and tows it without a key in the ignition.

Darrell

Must be an early ‘09 vs a late ‘09 thing

 

[BGMAC]

My apologies mine is a 2008. I don’t know why I was thinking 2009???
They say your memory is the second thing to go. I can’t remember what the first thing was.
Anyway the wheel does lock.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

That being said, I went out this morning to fisically verify it was on the case. “My previous statement was from info I found on line. “. I did not see one, but then again I could only see about 85% of it.

My 16 RAM has a sensor built into the transfer case! 8 speed ZF transmission with NP transfer case! Although electronics and computers makes placement optional, the 3 speed torqueflight transmission with NP transfer case, the speedo gear is a sleeve over the output shaft in the tailshaft housing with a removable gear out the drivers side of the housing.