Expert Answers about Jeep Cherokee
- Need Help Locating Brake Light Switch Wire in 2014 Jeep Cherokee for Brake Controller Install
- Jeep typically used a dark green wire with a light green stripe for the brake light switch wire in the 2014 Cherokee. I recommend taking another look right behind the brake pedal arm to locate this wire. As long as this wire only has power when the brake pedal is pressed, you have found the correct wire.
Your Cherokee has a combined wiring system which means that the brake and turn signals are sent along the same wire so you would not be able to tap into the brake lights in order to install...
view full answer... - How to Disable the Auto Park Brake for Flat-Towing on a 2018 Jeep Cherokee
- According to the owner's manual for your 2018 Jeep Cherokee, "You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or disabled via the customer programmable features in the Uconnect Settings". Therefore, I recommend disabling the Auto Park Brake though the Uconnect settings and not by pulling the fuse.
In order to flat-tow the vehicle you are going to need a base...
view full answer... - How To Set-Up RV And 2019 Jeep Cherokee For Flat Towing With Blue Ox Braking System
- Please refer to your vehicle specific Owner's Manual for answer to several of these questions as it will be more specific to your particular trim package/power train options; the vehicle's OEM has best information of how to set up their manufactured product. These items will be listed under "Recreational Towing".
1) What transmission mode Park, Neutral, Drive should be used for traveling? - You will want this in Neutral, but consult Owner's Manual as this is a multi-step process. ...
view full answer... - Wiring Needed to Use the Curt Echo Brake Controller on a 2015 Jeep Cherokee
- I'm glad to hear that you will only be towing your trailer with your 2015 Jeep Cherokee when it is empty. I was a little afraid that you were planning on hauling a car. Since the trailer weighs 500 lbs under the max towing capacity of your Cherokee you should be just fine traveling at highway speeds.
Since your trailer will have brakes it isn't a bad idea to go ahead and wire up your Cherokee so that you can use your Curt Echo # C51180. For this you just need the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit #...
view full answer... - Installation Instructions for Curt Trailer Hitch 13084 on a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country Edition
- If you are talking about the skid shield, it will need to be removed or loosened for hitch installation. On the 1997 Jeep Cherokee, there are 4 possible vehicle types in terms of trailer hitch installation. The instructions for the Curt trailer hitch, # 13084, covers each type. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to review. I have also included a link to a video showing a typical installation.
If you plan on doing some towing, I recommend the etrailer ball mount...
view full answer... - Installing Disc Brake Rotors with E-Coat Finish
- No, the E-Coat is not to be removed from the rotors. The E-coat is a protective coat that will prevent corrosion but it will not cause issues with coating your brake pads or have any negative impact.
The Dexter Disc Brake Kit - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - E-Coat - 3,500 lbs # K71-633-2 comes ready to install. I recommend packing the bearings of the hubs as usual using a grease packer like # PTW1218 and once that installation is done, then you can simply wipe down the other parts with...
view full answer... - Can a Front Mount Trailer Hitch be Used to Flat Tow a 1991 Jeep Cherokee
- A front mount trailer hitch like # 31084 can be used for a winch or for pushing around a trailer to get it in the right position but you can not use it to tow your 1991 Jeep Cherokee. You would not be able to turn properly with a single attachment point at the center of a 4 wheeled vehicle.
To flat tow a vehicle you will need a special attachment called base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking. Base plates and a front mount hitch cannot both be installed...
view full answer... - Would Trailer Hitch on 2019 Jeep Cherokee Cause Check Engine Light To Go On
- A trailer hitch will absolutely not cause any type of check engine light to go on - that will be something completely separate on your vehicle.
The only Curt hitches that fit a 2019 Jeep Cherokee are the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13171 and Curt Trailer Hitch # C13395 though I was unable to find which one you have as I could not locate an order number for you. Though both of these hitches sit in front of the exhaust, neither will affect your check engine light and you should definitely have...
view full answer... - Installing Reverse Function to 4-Way Flat Connector for 5-Way or 7-Way Function
- I think I understand what you are asking. For your 2015 Jeep Cherokee, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118605 will give you the basic trailer functions as you stated and then you can add the reverse feature alone using the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter - 4-Way Flat to 5-Way Flat - Vehicle End # C57187 and simply use the quick splice to tap into the reverse light at your tail light on either side. This will give you a 5-way flat connector that is...
view full answer... - Is Power Wire to Battery Needed to Install Wiring Harness on 2019 Jeep Cherokee
- When installing the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56406 on a 2019 Jeep Cherokee you will need to route the power wire to the battery of your Jeep. That is how the converter gets power, as opposed to the taillights; the converter is also what protects your vehicle's wiring.
I have added a link to a help article on routing a power wire which I recommend taking a look at.
view full answer... - What Size Holes Need to be Drilled to Install Curt Front Hitch # 31084 and Draw-Tite # 65009
- For the Curt front mount trailer hitch, you will need to drill two 17/32 inch holes in the bottom of the frame rails. There should not be anything inside the frame rail so you should not worry about punching through with the drill. Take a look at the instructions link I have provided for you.
The Draw-Tite hitch # 65009 requires a 1/2 inch hole. I have included a link to the instructions for it as well.
view full answer... - Where to Install Breakaway Pin and Flat Tow Wiring Connectors on a 2021 Jeep Cherokee
- The best way to trim the front fascia on your 2021 Jeep Cherokee when installing flat tow equipment is to use a chalk marker and mark the fascia first. Hold up the piece that needs to be installed next to the fascia and then figure out which exact honeycomb pieces you need to trim. This takes all of the guesswork out of the installation and leaves you with a clean-looking installation.
Attached is a photo of how we did this with the breakaway pin for the Demco SBS Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental...
view full answer... - Installation of Hopkins Towed Vehicles Wiring Kit on a 2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland
- The Hopkins Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles # HM56208 is confirmed to fit all models of the 2017 Jeep Cherokee so it will work great on your Overland.
The harness plugs in behind the tail lights, like you said. You'll need to remove both tail lights by removing the clips. You'll need to open the tail gate to access this. Then the tail light assemblies will disconnect from the Jeep. Behind them are the plugs for each light which have connectors that will mate with the Hopkins harness.
If...
view full answer... - Recommended Placement of InvisiBrake Module on a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus
- The best place to install the module of the Roadmaster InvisiBrake Supplemental Braking System # RM-8700 on your 2019 Jeep Cherokee Latitude Plus is under the seat on the driver's side. I confirmed this with Roadmaster.
You will need to connect this to the stop light switch which is a dark green/light green wire. If you'd rather avoid splicing into your stop light switch you can also install the Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751471.
Attached is an installation video of the stop light switch...
view full answer... - Roadmaster Brake-Lite Installation for 2015 Jeep Cherokee With Push Button Start Switch
- If your 2015 Jeep Cherokee has the push button start switch that doesn't start the engine when the brake fuse is removed, the Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 needs to be installed in the Normally Closed position. Here are the instructions for that proper installation:
Remove the green wire from the kit. If you are using a Roadmaster Even Brake supplemental braking system, set this wire aside to use later.
Locate the brake-light-switch wire in your towed car.
Remove the brake...
view full answer... - Installing Pollak Trailer Connector Socket HM40975-11933 on 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
- The Pollak 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket # HM40975-11933 will plug in on a suitably-equipped 2016 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk at the factory-installed OEM connector under the rear bumper. This is a direct replacement part for the OEM part. Since the harness portion of this part is fairly short (about 10-inches end to end) you should find the OEM connector very near to the original 7-way. We do not yet happen to have a video for this part on your exact vehicle.
If your Trailhawk did...
view full answer... - How is Bumper Trimmed on 2016 Jeep Cherokee With Curt Hitch C13172
- There is going to be a small cutout underneath the bumper of your 2016 Jeep Cherokee when Curt hitch # C13172 is installed. If you take a look at the video I've linked and forward to about the 2:25 mark you will be able to see exactly what the trimming process involves. I've also added a photo for you of what the underside of the bumper looks like after it's been trimmed.
view full answer... - Removing the Exhaust to Install Curt Hitch on 2019 Jeep Cherokee
- There is not a video available as of this writing (June 2019) but there is a clamp just forward of the muffler that needs to be loosened so you can remove the rear portion of the exhaust from your 2019 Jeep Cherokee to install the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13395. You mentioned loosening two pins but you should start by removing the two bolts holding the hanger bracket.
If you take a look at the linked directions it does outline this.
view full answer... - Does Curt Hitch # C13395 Fit 2019 Jeep Cherokee and Require Fascia/Bumper Trimming
- The Curt trailer hitch part # C13395 that fits your 2019 Jeep Cherokee does not require any rear fascia or bumper trimming to install! I attached a picture of what this hitch looks like when installed as well as a link to the detailed install instructions for more info as well.
view full answer... - Recommended Spacing Between Yakima Rain Gutter Towers on 1998 Jeep Cherokee
- When mounting rain gutter towers, # Y00101, there is no specific distance apart they must be placed. What you will want to look at is where you can mount them (the strongest points on the roof would be ideal) and how far apart you need them to mount various items like bike racks, canoes, kayaks, cargo boxes, baskets or any other accessory. Just remember that if you place the bars too far back then items on the roof may hang over the back end too much. Same for the front.
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