2008 Jeep Wrangler

haddy1 wrote:

klutchdust wrote:
My 08 JK has the locking steering wheel. It was one of the first in production for that year. The "clock spring" is now defective and it basically has something to do with the air bag deployment and is located inside the

steering column.I am going to dismantle the column to replace the defective part and the "lock" will not be going back in. For JK owners, when the clock spring goes bad the air bag light will go on. Each time you make a

left or right turn it will chime. There was a recall on certain 08's but not mine. A man placed a u-tube video showing how to replace it and I am going to do it myself.

You might want to double check that clockspring. I believe that my 2007 was extended to lifetime. I previously have disabled the wheel lock on several Jeeps. After taking a look at my 2007, I decided that it wasn't worth the effort.

I called the dealer and then spoke directly to Jeep Corporate. My serial number was not one of those that were defective. I tried to talk them into repairing it anyway but no deal. It's been

a real good vehicle for me.

klutchdust wrote:
My 08 JK has the locking steering wheel. It was one of the first in production for that year. The "clock spring" is now defective and it basically has something to do with the air bag deployment and is located inside the

steering column.I am going to dismantle the column to replace the defective part and the "lock" will not be going back in. For JK owners, when the clock spring goes bad the air bag light will go on. Each time you make a

left or right turn it will chime. There was a recall on certain 08's but not mine. A man placed a u-tube video showing how to replace it and I am going to do it myself.

2008 must have been a particularly bad year for Jeep clock springs. I had a 2008 Liberty that went through 3 clock springs replaced before I traded it back to the dealer for a Commander. My Liberty had way too many electrical issues, and each time the clock spring went bad, the lights came on by themselves, the windshield wipers turned on spontaneously and all kinds of crazy things happened with each throwing a different computer error code. They kept repairing it under warranty but it seemed like there was no fix. I have since traded the Commander for a JK Wrangler Unlimited that I can tow 4 down.

klutchdust wrote:
My 08 JK has the locking steering wheel. It was one of the first in production for that year. The "clock spring" is now defective and it basically has something to do with the air bag deployment and is located inside the

steering column.I am going to dismantle the column to replace the defective part and the "lock" will not be going back in. For JK owners, when the clock spring goes bad the air bag light will go on. Each time you make a

left or right turn it will chime. There was a recall on certain 08's but not mine. A man placed a u-tube video showing how to replace it and I am going to do it myself.

You might want to double check that clockspring. I believe that my 2007 was extended to lifetime. I previously have disabled the wheel lock on several Jeeps. After taking a look at my 2007, I decided that it wasn't worth the effort.

My 08 JK has the locking steering wheel. It was one of the first in production for that year. The "clock spring" is now defective and it basically has something to do with the air bag deployment and is located inside the

steering column.I am going to dismantle the column to replace the defective part and the "lock" will not be going back in. For JK owners, when the clock spring goes bad the air bag light will go on. Each time you make a

left or right turn it will chime. There was a recall on certain 08's but not mine. A man placed a u-tube video showing how to replace it and I am going to do it myself.

sch911 wrote:

dodge guy wrote:
I would double check the owners manual vs. your Jeep. I do think the steering lock was eliminated. if not, then either remove the battery cable or run a charge wire from the MH to the Jeep.

AGAIN! The owners manual was wrong (as has been previously stated in this thread) for many years of production for the Wrangler. The OP needs to run a test to see if the column actually has a lock or not.

that`s why i said to double check!

srx-6 wrote:
Yes it is. If you can go to the thread in the link I sent it has pictures.

That sir, is the best information I have gotten. I really appreciate it. Before your post I did look at and try to pull out the IOD fuse. I stopped before It came all the way out because I thought I might break it. Now I understand. Thanks again.

Phillip

The IOD fuse that you are looking for has a T-handle so it's easy to pull. Make sure that you get it all the way up. (You don't need to remove the fuse) If you care to, you can also pull the M1 fuse which will disable the brake lights if your brake system depresses the pedal on the Jeep.

Yes it is. If you can go to the thread in the link I sent it has pictures.

srx-6 wrote:
I also tow a 2008 Wrangler. You should leave the ignition in the ACC position(that is the first click. DO NOT turn it to the ON position(two clicks). Also under the hood in the fuse box you should disengage the IOD fuse which will turn off any accessories. All you do is pull up on the fuse until you feel 2 clicks then when ready to drive push it back down in place. A knife blade type battery disconnect will also work but you will loose all of your radio presets when you disconnect the battery. This thread should help.

https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/22720717/print/true.cfm

That's some good information. From a previous poster I did look in the owners manual for the IOD fuse. Is the one you are referring to a 60 amp fuse?

thanks,
Phillip

I also tow a 2008 Wrangler. You should leave the ignition in the ACC position(that is the first click. DO NOT turn it to the ON position(two clicks). Also under the hood in the fuse box you should disengage the IOD fuse which will turn off any accessories. All you do is pull up on the fuse until you feel 2 clicks then when ready to drive push it back down in place. A knife blade type battery disconnect will also work but you will loose all of your radio presets when you disconnect the battery. This thread should help.

https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/22720717/print/true.cfm