URGENT dealer wants to charge me $145 for "recalibration to new tire size"

[AstroZombie]

and the security bypass

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[ShadowsPapa]

your replies are the best LOL. I like cheaper. So the jscan is just a bluetooth OBD devise that connects to my phone app?

JSCAN is software that runs on your phone. You connect to the Jeep through a Bluetooth OBD adapter.
So you need:
phone or tablet,
JSCAN software, (OR, AlfaOBD software)
Bluetooth OBDII adapter
just to look around, plus you need a security bypass cable if you want to change anything like tire size settings.

 

[AstroZombie]

@ShadowsPapa Thanks for the info! My brain is a little more scrambled today after looking at wheels and tires for 5 days trying to get a nice combo that every other Tacoma, tundra and jeep doesn't already have. You are always a HUGE help!

 

[AstroZombie]

I am curious now. Can this bypass cable be removed once changes have been made or does it need to remain n place indefinitely?

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I am curious now. Can this bypass cable be removed once changes have been made or does it need to remain n place indefinitely?

Remove it.
Once the change is made, it's made. No traces are left.

Brain scramble:
-Wife buys Jeep 4xe. I decide it's better and faster to use a Level 2 charger. Oops, garage panel full and at 1980 standards. Upgrade panel, install charger - now every 8 minutes things freak out on the Jeep and charger if the Jeep is fully charger. So, do research.
-Phone swells, back splits off, so do research on phones.
-HVAC Company comes for annual HVAC/heat pump service and check and preventative maintenance. Finds pretty low on refrigerant, mice have chewed up wiring, this needs fixing or service, that needs fixing or service - weigh options of spending money on 15 year old heat pump, or going new. Do research, get bids.
-Working on "adaptive equipment ideas for wife's Wrangler windows. Do research, find parts.

I was better off not retiring.

 

[AstroZombie]

Remove it.
Once the change is made, it's made. No traces are left.

Brain scramble:
-Wife buys Jeep 4xe. I decide it's better and faster to use a Level 2 charger. Oops, garage panel full and at 1980 standards. Upgrade panel, install charger - now every 8 minutes things freak out on the Jeep and charger if the Jeep is fully charger. So, do research.
-Phone swells, back splits off, so do research on phones.
-HVAC Company comes for annual HVAC/heat pump service and check and preventative maintenance. Finds pretty low on refrigerant, mice have chewed up wiring, this needs fixing or service, that needs fixing or service - weigh options of spending money on 15 year old heat pump, or going new. Do research, get bids.
-Working on "adaptive equipment ideas for wife's Wrangler windows. Do research, find parts.

I was better off not retiring.

FFS, I was threatened to be sued and blasted on a YouTube channel with a lot followers (well the company o work for) hahahahaa oh the life of tech support !

 

[AstroZombie]

Would someone be able to add off-road pages with this?

 

[KevinC]

Would someone be able to add off-road pages with this?

No.
Those pages are part of Uconnect.

KevinC

 

[Ghosts40]

J Scan works Great and is very affordable. I Really like J Scan.

 

[dan-o]

Is there anyone from Maryland that would be willing to assist in changing my tire size? That's all I need done but am not knowledgable enough to be messing around with any of these things (Tazer / JSCAN, etc.) nor do I want to take on accessing under my steering wheel. I am an embarrassment to Jeep owners .....

 

[Jeeperjamie]

Is there anyone from Maryland that would be willing to assist in changing my tire size? That's all I need done but am not knowledgable enough to be messing around with any of these things (Tazer / JSCAN, etc.) nor do I want to take on accessing under my steering wheel. I am an embarrassment to Jeep owners .....

If I was in Maryland I'd help you but I'm not. It's not hard to do though And it's under the dash not behind the steering wheel

 

[Phishs]

Is there anyone from Maryland that would be willing to assist in changing my tire size? That's all I need done but am not knowledgable enough to be messing around with any of these things (Tazer / JSCAN, etc.) nor do I want to take on accessing under my steering wheel. I am an embarrassment to Jeep owners .....

You could always let the dealer do it if not comfortable doing it on your own. It costs a little more but you dont have to worry about buying more parts and doing it yourself. I use the Jscan but my hand hates me for it. lol

 

[dan-o]

I called my closest Jeep dealer and they said the do not offer this service. Lame.

 

[mjg4xe]

I called my closest Jeep dealer and they said the do not offer this service. Lame.

I went through this last year when I moved up to 35s. Dealer said they would make the change no charge since I had them put them on for me. Turns out, at some point Jeep changed their stance on this and now charge ~$150 to unlock your VIN so they can make the change. At that point I'd rather just buy the JScan license and cables myself, so that's what I did. Honestly, it's really easy to do yourself. Plugging in the security bypass cable is the hardest part - the in app prompts to adjust the tire size within JScan are easy to follow. Just need to know the right measurement to use for whatever tire you moved to, which you can get the spec from Tire Rack any other tire website. With a little research, you'd probably use a better setting than the dealer would.

Here is the cable and OBD2 tool I used with no issues:

12+8 Pin Connector to OBD2 Adapter Security Bypass Cable for SGW-Equipped FCA Vehicles for Diagnostics, Coding and Programming, Compatible with JScan App

Vgate vLinker MC+ Bluetooth OBD2 Car Diagnostic Scan Tool for iOS, Android & Windows

The in App procedures to change are below as well for reference - very easy to follow. Note this was from doing on a 4xe Wrangler.

Change tire size:

Save tire size:

Refresh ABS settings and you are done. Unplug cables, put back old ones and you are good.

 

[hjdca]

I bought 315/70r17's and mounted/balanced them myself. I bought the bypass cable and Jscan and recalibrated the Jeep to my new tire size. I dropped my Jeep off this morning to have the wheels road force balanced and they just called to tell me it was all set. They want to charge me $145 to "recalibrate the jeep to the new tire size so the brakes and steering operate correctly". I informed them that I already took care of the tire size change on my own and they told me that yes the speedo would be correct but i might have issues with my steering and brakes.

At the end of the day, I am either paying the 60 bucks they want for the balancing (bargain if you ask me), or 230 dollars which includes the recalibration/tax/fees.

What are they talking about?

just get a Tazer. It is double the money, but, worth every penny -- and you can do so much customization with it, that you will never regret it. In my opinion, it is one of the best upgrades for the money available.

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