Quick Evic question

[LetFreedomRing]

Hey guys. I was about to pull the trigger on a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee evic and wanted to make sure it is compatible with my 2003 Liberty. If I am remember correctly, I need a 2003 or older EVIC to work properly right? Thanks guys!

Here's the one I am looking at.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200610872505

 

[gtommec]

yes it will work!

 

[Slava]

I have EVIC in my KJ but I don't understand why are you guys so fond of it? It provides pretty basic information and, generally speaking, I can live without it

 

[LetFreedomRing]

Hit a snag...... He's saying that all the ones that he has are light tan. He also told me that all his liberty's have a light tan roof color. I could have swore mine was gray. How many different colors did our headliners come in? :shrug:

 

[LetFreedomRing]

I have EVIC in my KJ but I don't understand why are you guys so fond of it? It provides pretty basic information and, generally speaking, I can live without it

I like to keep an eye on the temperature when it gets cold out. Around 35 and below I am on the look out for black ice! It's about the only thing that I miss from my old explorer!

 

[rockymountain]

I like to keep an eye on the temperature when it gets cold out. Around 35 and below I am on the look out for black ice! It's about the only thing that I miss from my old explorer!

X2. Your color is probably slate grey.
The one should work, but it almost looks tan. It will clash if it is.

as to what they can be used for,
I've started using the service reminder too. I have it set to 4000 miles. I do an oil change and rotate the tires/grease the a-arms on a normal day. Its also nice to program things like auto-locks, time lights stay on after shut-off and things like that.

 

[LetFreedomRing]

Ok guys, that one fell through. This one is from the same year as mine and comes with the connectors I need. This guys told me they don't make gray and it's more of a taupe leather that looks like gray. This one look good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140597043781

 

[gtommec]

all 2002-2004 KJs have beige headliner (and therefore EVIC) no matter what color the rest of the interior is.

 

[LetFreedomRing]

all 2002-2004 KJs have beige headliner (and therefore EVIC) no matter what color the rest of the interior is.

Sweet! That's exactly what I wanted to hear. I ended up ordering that second one I posted. Now to figure out what gauge wire I need to use. Any suggestions?

 

[gtommec]

I used 4-way trailer wire (obviously without the plugs) simply for the ease of installation as the 4 wires are already attached together:

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[LetFreedomRing]

Cool! Thanks for the idea.

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

all 2002-2004 KJs have beige headliner (and therefore EVIC) no matter what color the rest of the interior is.

Um, no.

I have an '03 Renegade and the headliner is gray.

Bob

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

Even if the one you ended up purchasing is tan instead of gray the "guts" of the EVIC will be fine.

If the color is wrong just look for ANY Chrysler EVIC/OTIS that is gray and negotiate with the seller to simply sell you the EVIC frame or holder - they are all the same. Just install your EVIC computer in the frame and you're good to go. If I remember correctly there are just 4 screws holding the computer in the frame. Looking for any Chrysler EVIC/OTIS frame is a whole lot easier & cheaper than looking just for your Jeep's specific year/color.

Mine came from a 2001 Chrysler Concorde and fit perfectly in my KJ - I even used the EVIC from the Concorde. It includes TPMS and HomeLink; about the only thing my EVIC doesn't do is tell me when the hatch or rear swing gate is open - but the dash light on the Jeep does so it's no big deal.

As gtommec suggested, go with the 4-lead trailer wiring. It's easy, it's the right gauge and since the individual wires are bonded together it will be easy to string across the headliner and down the A-pillar.

Bob

 

[LetFreedomRing]

Even if the one you ended up purchasing is tan instead of gray the "guts" of the EVIC will be fine.

If the color is wrong just look for ANY Chrysler EVIC/OTIS that is gray and negotiate with the seller to simply sell you the EVIC frame or holder - they are all the same. Just install your EVIC computer in the frame and you're good to go. If I remember correctly there are just 4 screws holding the computer in the frame. Looking for any Chrysler EVIC/OTIS frame is a whole lot easier & cheaper than looking just for your Jeep's specific year/color.

Mine came from a 2001 Chrysler Concorde and fit perfectly in my KJ - I even used the EVIC from the Concorde. It includes TPMS and HomeLink; about the only thing my EVIC doesn't do is tell me when the hatch or rear swing gate is open - but the dash light on the Jeep does so it's no big deal.

As gtommec suggested, go with the 4-lead trailer wiring. It's easy, it's the right gauge and since the individual wires are bonded together it will be easy to string across the headliner and down the A-pillar.

Bob

That's what I was figuring. If anything, I could always try to paint it! :icon_twisted:

 

[gtommec]

Um, no.

I have an '03 Renegade and the headliner is gray.

Bob

oh wow, do you mind taking a pic for me?

The parts books only list one color for the headliner/a-pillar trim/grab handles and EVIC.

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

oh wow, do you mind taking a pic for me?

The parts books only list one color for the headliner/a-pillar trim/grab handles and EVIC.

Will do. It won't be home until later tonight so it may be tomorrow till I have the pics posted.

The interior color is called Dark Slate Gray on the build sheet - which to my eyes is black (seats, carpet, side and door trim panels.) But the a-pillar trim and the headliner is a light gray for sure.

Bob

 

[gtommec]

Will do. It won't be home until later tonight so it may be tomorrow till I have the pics posted.

The interior color is called Dark Slate Gray on the build sheet - which to my eyes is black (seats, carpet, side and door trim panels.) But the a-pillar trim and the headliner is a light gray for sure.

Bob

Thanks, 2 of my interiors are dark slate grey and i would be interested in seeing how the grey headliner looks as I would love to change mine over.

 

[Nooby]

I used thermostate wire (has 4 wires all in 1)

 

[LetFreedomRing]

Quick question for those who added one. There seems to be some confusion on where to run the power wire. Where did you guys run them? :shrug:

 

[TwoBobsKJ]

Quick question for those who added one. There seems to be some confusion on where to run the power wire. Where did you guys run them? :shrug:

Can't remember the fuse number I used but with an add-a-fuse I plugged into the fuse location you can see in the pic. Hope this helps!

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Bob