We just brought home our new 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited and I have a couple of questions about the flat tow procedure in the owners manual. I've been practicing the procedure in my driveway but am having difficulty shifting the transfer case into neutral and back into 2 Hi. It's very stiff, particularly going from neutral back to 2 Hi. Is this normal, or is it just because it's new and needs to be moved a few times? Also, since the new Jeeps don't lock the steering wheel when towing, do you remove the key completely when towing?I'd also appreciate any tips that you Wrangler owners have for a "newbie" to the Jeep crowd.Oh yeah, one other thing. I'm going to have Stay-in-Play installed. For those who have one, where was the unit installed? I found a video on YouTube that placed it over the battery on the passenger side of engine compartment.Thanks,Bill

Yes, the shifting of the transfer case is stiff. Don't force it or you can snap the plastic piece underneath that holds it in place. It eventually gets smoother but is never easy.I always remove the key to my 2010 JK before towing. That stays on a hook above the motorhome door while towing but for easy access if needed.

If it doesn't shift into gear, I will start the engine, then turn it off and try it again. Usually works.Keys with me in the motorhome.David

jpmihalk wrote:Don't force it or you can snap the plastic piece underneath that holds it in place. It eventually gets smoother but is never easy.What's this? Now your making me nervous!Bill

I always shift the transfer case with the engine running so I can verity that I got it in or out of gear. My procedure is to put my foot on the brake, shift into reverse then back into park and try the transfer case shift. If it doesn't easily shift I do the reverse/park thing again. Don't want to force the shifting because there are parts that can break. (Anything can break if enough force is applied.)

ezgoin wrote:What's this? Now your making me nervous!BillI believe the transfer case shift cable is held in place by a plastic clip and there have been reports of the clips breaking when the handle is forced from one position to another. Has never happened to me but I don't doubt it could happen.

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jpmihalk
Explorer
Mar 30, 2016
ezgoin wrote:
What's this? Now your making me nervous!

Bill
I believe the transfer case shift cable is held in place by a plastic clip and there have been reports of the clips breaking when the handle is forced from one position to another. Has never happened to me but I don't doubt it could happen.
bob_nestor
Explorer III
Mar 30, 2016
I always shift the transfer case with the engine running so I can verity that I got it in or out of gear. My procedure is to put my foot on the brake, shift into reverse then back into park and try the transfer case shift. If it doesn't easily shift I do the reverse/park thing again. Don't want to force the shifting because there are parts that can break. (Anything can break if enough force is applied.)
ezgoin
Explorer
Mar 30, 2016
jpmihalk wrote:
Don't force it or you can snap the plastic piece underneath that holds it in place. It eventually gets smoother but is never easy.

What's this? Now your making me nervous!

Bill
dsteinman
Explorer
Mar 30, 2016
If it doesn't shift into gear, I will start the engine, then turn it off and try it again. Usually works.

Keys with me in the motorhome.

David
jpmihalk
Explorer
Mar 30, 2016
Yes, the shifting of the transfer case is stiff. Don't force it or you can snap the plastic piece underneath that holds it in place. It eventually gets smoother but is never easy.

I always remove the key to my 2010 JK before towing. That stays on a hook above the motorhome door while towing but for easy access if needed.

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