Found this on amazon for protecting recalled jeeps

[Metalhead]

Thanks to Jeepvana on youtube he found a way to remotely disconnect the battery to hopefully prevent a fire happening when jeep is parked since they say the power steering pump gets constant power even when vehicle is off. You can get it on amazon. It comes with 2 remote fobs so once connected to negative terminal you can disconnect the battery with the push of a button. I did order one as I have no way to park away from other vehicles where I live and work. Its not expensive so couldn't hurt I think.

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[DiehardTory]

Keep the forum updated on this device.

 

[moparnut72]

I will be waiting for a report also. Very interested.
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[ArcticDreadnought]

I would also like to know more about this device. Furthermore, what impact would it have on my warranty?

 

[JTGuy]

So what is the max amps on our Jeeps?

 

[Vtur]

The pump draws zero load when not in use. A fire due to a short or resistance while park is very unlikely.

 

[ArcticDreadnought]

The pump draws zero load when not in use. A fire due to a short or resistance while park is very unlikely.

Then what is the recall based on?

 

[Vtur]

Then what is the recall based on?

Based on high resistance due to possible bad connection at the pump connector. No loads, no worries.

It could start a fire when starting and operating the pump, hence why Jeep said to park outside.

 

[LouisvEarlleJT]

Based on high resistance due to possible bad connection at the pump connector. No loads, no worries.

It could start a fire when starting and operating the pump, hence why Jeep said to park outside.

Or after parking if the overheating happened during your commute. The wire is hot 24/7, so if the insulation got compromised during a load state and then it's shut off it can still short out and cause a fire. That's what some of the stories on here have been.

To the OP, I know someone who has one of these on another vehicle and likes it. That being said, the quality seems to be not the best and with those dissimilar metals on the battery it may lead to some corrosion on the terminals.

Worth a shot though

 

[Dilly’S Willy]

I'd measure the current draw with a meter when it's "locked out" as the RF system draws power. If you let your battery sit for days at a time, I could see this being an issue for some people.

I have a FOB system on my dual sport motorcycle, you walk up and it enables the electrical, walk away and after several seconds it kills everything. But after a week of not riding it and not being on a maintainer, the voltage dropped enough to require SEVERAL kick starts to bring voltage up enough to actually start it with the kick start. And it only draws 150Ma in the "off" state, this was with a fully charged new battery.

Granted the Jeep has a MUCH bigger capacity. Just food for thought.

 

[MaximusTX]

Thanks to Jeepvana on youtube he found a way to remotely disconnect the battery to hopefully prevent a fire happening when jeep is parked since they say the power steering pump gets constant power even when vehicle is off. You can get it on amazon. It comes with 2 remote fobs so once connected to negative terminal you can disconnect the battery with the push of a button. I did order one as I have no way to park away from other vehicles where I live and work. Its not expensive so couldn't hurt I think.

I had one similar to this on another one of my vehicles that had very bad parasitic draw that I could never figure out where it was coming from so I got this and would just disconnect the battery. The one I had worked great. The only issue with the one I had was the terminal post was way to small so the terminal connector could not get a tight fit on it. It's been awhile and I no longer have the vehicle so I can't remember exactly what I did to make it work but just something to be aware of.

 

[Metalhead]

So after thinking about it I canceled the order. I was wondering about everything that gets little power from the battery to maintain memory and things like that. Shutting off battery power to these systems for long periods of time might not be a good idea.

 

[Flyboy2109]

I have one of these that has a manual on/off switch backup on the unit, I see no manual backup on the unit for this one; and inside the truck is the manual powered relay for on and off. I do not like relying on a fob. I installed one because my security alarm on my Tahoe decided to go off at 2 am once on awhile. I have been real happy with the unit mounted under hood and a relay on the dash.

Shutting off the battery putting my Jeep in for storage has never bothered my programing though I don't have stored radio channels.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I protect mine by not doing anything at all and hoping for a free new Jeep.

 

[BourbonRunner]

I protect mine by not doing anything at all and hoping for a free new Jeep.

Same. I already park outside as is.

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