JScan and dealer visit

[redfish]

So i have a Tazer and unmarry for dealer visits , my wife wants a slight lift and new tires for her JL. I am thinking go with Jscan for tire size change for cost. My question is for dealer visits with Jscan you don't have to do anything prior to visit correct? If so I will probably sell my tazer and just use JScan on mine as well.

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[cb4017]

I used JScan to change the tire size on Bob (My JT). Worked fine and I like that nothing is left plugged in to the truck. I can't think of anything you would need to change for a dealer visit.

 

[Jefe1018]

I don't think so. I've changed settings for LED taillights and fog lights, no issues on dealer vists.

 

[johnparjr]

They can’t tell if you have changed the tires so personally I wouldn’t bother. I don’t even with my Tazer I just unplug it so they don’t see the module

 

[redfish]

Thanks for all the replies

 

[ShadowsPapa]

So i have a Tazer and unmarry for dealer visits , my wife wants a slight lift and new tires for her JL. I am thinking go with Jscan for tire size change for cost. My question is for dealer visits with Jscan you don't have to do anything prior to visit correct? If so I will probably sell my tazer and just use JScan on mine as well.

They won't even know you were in there snooping or changing things. It's a window into settings and leaves no trace.

Heck they KNOW I've changed mine! They even told me years ago they could do it, or sell me the stuff to make changes.
I went with jscan.
They know I made changes to tire size - they sold me the tires and installed them, they know I setup the auto high beam, and they know I installed and configured the passive entry.
Even the dealer I am buying the new one from knows of everything I do. We've talked at length about it and he introduced me to their shop head a few weeks ago - and we discussed what I do to these things (and they know I'm a former auto tech myself, maybe that helps?)

I also showed them a dump of the system when my wife's GC was misfiring like crazy - lol - that got them to asking me questions about how I got that info.......

 

[Tommyd]

Will only the tazer recalibrate for ring and pinion gears? Does that make a difference along with tire size?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Will only the tazer recalibrate for ring and pinion gears? Does that make a difference along with tire size?

Jscan and AlfaOBD will do that as well. In fact, JSCAN has a tutorial on how to do it using their software.
The only thing tazer can do that software can't do is something LIVE. But for settings, those are selections in the system settings. So there's nothing special to it.

So in short, heck no, tazer isn't THAT special. It does things that require it to be installed while working but as far as settings, naw, JSCAN or AlfaOBD can do any settings changes like ratios, tire sized and other stuff.

 

[brianinca]

Ummm, locked rear diff in 2Hi isn't anything in the menus without a Tazer, nor unlocked front swaybar, among other things. Rear brake lock turns, line lock, all sorts of silly stuff. DEFINITELY not in the menus, just sayin'.

Jscan and AlfaOBD will do that as well. In fact, JSCAN has a tutorial on how to do it using their software.
The only thing tazer can do that software can't do is something LIVE. But for settings, those are selections in the system settings. So there's nothing special to it.

So in short, heck no, tazer isn't THAT special. It does things that require it to be installed while working but as far as settings, naw, JSCAN or AlfaOBD can do any settings changes like ratios, tire sized and other stuff.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Ummm, locked rear diff in 2Hi isn't anything in the menus without a Tazer, nor unlocked front swaybar, among other things. Rear brake lock turns, line lock, all sorts of silly stuff. DEFINITELY not in the menus, just sayin'.

But that's not a software selection - it's not in the system as "lock differential in 2HI.
If it was, then it could be changed with software.
Read my post again - any settings, the software can handle.
You are talking live functions - things put into play that aren't normally there.
There is no ABS line lock setting - so, I was correct.
Tazer's only difference is the hardware aspect - things that are not in the truck's system as choices, selections, or options.
Jscan and AlfaOBD can do anything that's a setting. You mentioned things that are not settings or choices.
So, what I said stands.

Since most people don't need or use those hardware-only features, and if they only want or need to change things like ratios, tire sizes and so on - tazer isn't special or unique or necessary.
I know, that's BLASPHEMY!! How DARE I! For some - it's GOD. And if you don't have it, you are nothing, it's the only thing LOL - and that's exactly how many come across with it.

I can't find anything I really need tazer for, but I have found uses for the software that is more handy. AND, with multiple Jeeps, the software is far better. Buy AlfaOBD 1 time, use it on phone, tablet, for Grand Cherokee, Gladiator, Wrangler, not tied to vin, no need to unmarry or remove it, etc.

There are options other than tazer, contrary to what Jeep gods say.
Especially if you don't need or give a rip about the aspects you mentioned.

I'd bet fewer than 10% really consider those mentioned features important. But it's sure handy having diagnostics tools, logging tools, recording tools -especially something that can be used with multiple Jeeps for one price.

 

[NachoRuby]

Ummm, locked rear diff in 2Hi isn't anything in the menus without a Tazer, nor unlocked front swaybar, among other things. Rear brake lock turns, line lock, all sorts of silly stuff. DEFINITELY not in the menus, just sayin'.

Mostly agree but you can lock the rear on 2hi without a tazer. Turn stability and traction fully off, and lock away.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Mostly agree but you can lock the rear on 2hi without a tazer. Turn stability and traction fully off, and lock away.

My point on some of the stuff that is purely a live function that depends solely on tazer - I have yet to see but one thing I'd ever use and even at that, I'm not so sure I can't do it otherwise.
Even turning off license plate lights when in reverse is easily done with a cheap circuit.

 

[NachoRuby]

My point on some of the stuff that is purely a live function that depends solely on tazer - I have yet to see but one thing I'd ever use and even at that, I'm not so sure I can't do it otherwise.
Even turning off license plate lights when in reverse is easily done with a cheap circuit.

There are definitely some useful live features, but many of them are for wheeling off-road. There's also the turn cam. That's nice. But for settings changes, there are other options.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

There are definitely some useful live features, but many of them are for wheeling off-road. There's also the turn cam. That's nice. But for settings changes, there are other options.

I'm finding that the one thing I could have considered tazer for - and so far it's only one.....
.... I can do with jscan.
Of course it means you would need to have the BT adapter in place on the security cable and use your phone - but how is that so different?
I can increase engine idle at will when winching - using jscan.

I see where they have a solution to flickering LED lights after converting, too. And - I've just run across possible indications that there can be some ABS controls as well. Hmmmm

 

[Mtpisgah]

There are definitely some useful live features, but many of them are for wheeling off-road. There's also the turn cam. That's nice. But for settings changes, there are other options.

I would like the turn cam, but not enough to buy the tazer. Maybe when the warranty is up, in about 3,000 miles.

I use a JSCAN on our JL and JT for now.

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