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Unread 02-06-2012, 06:17 PM   #1
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Hello all this has been an extreamly helpful thread for for all the DIY JEEPERS
when you do a simple mod like mounting a sunglass holder or more involved mod such as lifts - engine repairs - PLEASE share your how to and an idea of how easy / hard the job was pictures are a great help

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Unread 02-14-2012, 05:11 PM   #2
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231 VIEWS AND NO ONE MADE OR MODIFIED ANYTHING
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Good Idea. I had made a few pics and instructional threads in a Harley Davidson F150 forum. The actual forum was stickied so members could show and share there mods.
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Unread 03-04-2012, 06:15 AM   #4
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dvdsjk rock rail install

Thanks for sharing dvdsjk do you have any short cuts for the next person

WK2 Rock Rail Install.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f309/...stall-1164159/
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Unread 03-04-2012, 06:32 AM   #5
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Accessory switch location

Thanks for sharing trooper1968

anyone else want to add .pictures are a great help
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http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f309/...ideas-1325180/
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Unread 03-04-2012, 08:49 AM   #6
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Skids on 2012 Grand Cherokee Overland - Pics

found this thought it would be good to put it here for others to add to it
thanks for sharing wxchaser

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f309/...-pics-1280910/
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Unread 03-04-2012, 12:12 PM   #7
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I added the Tubular Aluminum Rails (side steps) p/n 82212130 and created a page with some notes to go along with the pictogram instructions. Took about two hours to install because am slow.

Still trying to figure where to put my size 11's so it is useful.


One of these is a diesel.
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Unread 05-09-2012, 10:25 AM   #8
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ADJUSTING YOUR HEADLIGHTS

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Unread 10-14-2012, 01:30 PM   #9
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How to Add Auto Climate your Wk2!

I ordered Item # 55111916AP (2011-2013 without Heated or Ventilated Seats)

From Just for Jeeps!!

Step #1 Unbox and awe at the beauty of it.

Step #2 say good bye to manual HVAC

Step #3
Use the bottom lip of the trim and pull with 2 hands equally * mine took some force*

Almost there!!! I found it easier to start pulling and wiggling near the drivers vent!

***** Caution There are wires attached to the panel*****
Step #5 it's out!



Step #6 Requires a #15 Torx bit (at least that's what worked for me)
4x torx and the old HVAC will fall out!


Take your new Auto Hvac put it in place of the old put the screws back in.

Step #7 Trim the HVAC Harness Connector ** I used a razor blade to trim it **



Step #8 Plug your connectors back into the panels before putting the trim back in place and get it a good push to pop all the clips back in.


Step #9 Enjoy!!


Hope this helps!
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Unread 10-14-2012, 02:53 PM   #10
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Awesome write up!

This either needs to be a sticky or added to the "Sticky: WK2 Write-Ups"
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Unread 10-14-2012, 06:31 PM   #11
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Very interesting on the HVAC auto climate control. Are there any temperature sensors already in the WK2 that just aren't utilized?
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Unread 10-14-2012, 07:26 PM   #12
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Very interesting on the HVAC auto climate control. Are there any temperature sensors already in the WK2 that just aren't utilized?
The solar load sensor which is incorporated into the Automatic headlights.

and the I believe the Auto HVAC has it's own infrared system see the center of the dial on the auto system.
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I'm surprised its as plug and play as that. Does the dual climate work as well or do you only gain the auto climate functionality?
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Unread 12-22-2012, 11:00 PM   #14
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Dual Climate works perfectly and auto climate does like it should.
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DIY factory remote start

I've been looking at adding a remote start to my wife's WK2. its cost about $220 to buy the kit and the dealer quoted like $500 for the installation. I was reading the installation guide and it seems fairly simple just alot of pulling interior parts out. Has anyone attempted this job on their own? Is it difficult?

here is the installation guide:

http://site.justforjeeps.com/guide/82212137.pdf
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