Johnny O's 2020 Rubicon Build - KHAAAAAN! the ScienceMobile II

[Johnny O]

Wow. Got a three mpg increase with the new plugs. Took a bit of driving around for the Rubicon software to get itself squared away...actually idled a tiny bit rougher the first 50 miles. Next up is some Techron followed by an oil change.
Going to tey out some 91 octane next fill up too. Apparently the 2L turbo prefers it, though the manual says 87 is fine too.

I have never played with a turbo before and am enjoying the learning curve.

Sure wish I had the Factory service manual. Couple of pay sites that claim to have the info, but if I'm gonna pay for it, I want the real deal.

 

[Johnny O]

So the Rubi sarted doing this bit where you get in and it locks all the doors and the horn sounds three times in rapid succession before you even start it. No messages or codes.

The web proved to be virtually useless...more evidence many Wrangler people aren't very bright, have opinions based on mild hallucinations, and are pedantic even by "MOPAR guy" standards. Well that and Wrangler folks would rather spend 3-600$ on a flash box to disable that function rather than actually fix the issue.

So had to get logical. Three horn beeps is a warning in JLs, similar to BiOS beeps on a PC motherboard...so yeah, there's an issue, but it ain't a big one or the brain box would tell you. As is usual, owner's manual and MOPAR site has zero on the subject.

Then it hit me. Which system is on the possible laundry list of a horn trios AND involves door locks, but doesnt involve the actual ignition circuit (starts just fine both local and remote)
There is only four possible answers:
1. Key Fob
2.Remote start/keyless entry/anti-theft
3. transceivers for all the above.
4. secondary brain box battery

Since my Rubi doesn't have passive entry and the security is off due to me pressing the fob to unlock and get in, can only be lousy coms on one of the transceivers or the back up battery.


I concluded the key fob was getting low, but not low enough to trigger the key fob warning on the dash.

Popped in a fresh battery and all is well.

 

[lfhoward]

^^^ Scientist for the win!!! Nice work.

 

[Johnny O]

Picked up this surprisingly good quality for the price seat covers. The pug patrol was sliding all over the "leather-trimmed" back seat while going for a ride. Fits the Wrangler back seat perfectly and has anti-slide silicone on the bottom. Picked one up for the kids to use in Bert but sadly does not fit KJ back seats well at all.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SHWBMCL?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

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[profdlp]

I have something similar and it is handy for my barfing beagle.

 

[Johnny O]

Preparing to do some camping for the days before Turkey Day. Boy's night out: yours truly and Carlos Warpug playing Caveman and Wolf. Wifey and Lupe girl-pug stayin' home as they can't behave themselves...

 

[Johnny O]

Hmmm. Camping gear is infested with bedpugs...

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