I did the auxiliary battery without removing the liner. I was able to get my front tire off, but used strong tape and a string on the inside edge of the liner. I just pulled it back toward the outside of the wheel well and tied it out of the way. That let me reach the battery box without taking the liner out. a half an hour job total.

@Agatonga

11 ай бұрын

this better qork. im bout to do mine, and i dont wanna remove pdc, drill rivets or break fender clips, like all the others show. here i come.

@Xxgabe1984xX

19 күн бұрын

@@Agatongahow did that turn out my aux battery need to get swapped asap

@Agatonga

19 күн бұрын

@@Xxgabe1984xX turns out it was only my MAIN weakend...i even returned mine back to OREILLY'S just before 30 days.

Aloha and Good Afternoon 🌄 Rob. This was a very good installation video 📸 as you showed another option to installing the auxiliary battery for the Gladiator and Wrangler itself. The process is tough, but patience and perseverance prevailed. Awesome 👍 video 📸 Rob.

I had so much trouble with my auxiliary battery in my JT. Finally upgraded to a Genesis dual battery set-up. I love it! Awesome for overlanding!

@polgasen

Жыл бұрын

How was the install of the genesis dual battery?

@heavymetalslingerdd4350

Жыл бұрын

@polgasen It took about 4 hours. Not too bad. Tight fit, but I made sure to take my time and watch videos several time before hand. Depends on your skill level. Wasn't bad at all for me, but I consider this an actual modification. Some guys change some paint or slap on an aftermarket product like a grill and consider it a jeep mod, those guys should avoid tackling something like this. Just my opinion. Thanks.

I replaced AUX battery and main battery last summer on my JLUR. I did it the easy way by pulling the fender flare and inner fender shield off.

Thanks for the video Rob!! I am saving this video. In late September my Jeep will be 3 years old and knock on wood I haven’t had any battery issues.

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

Would be easier if the tire were removed 👍

Like yours informative videos rob ❤ as a Jeep owner! I learned many hidden features from your videos

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help👍

Ok since the video, the splined lug nuts have been replaced by 22mm black solid lug nuts. Also I have a 2ft break-over with a 22mm socket under the rear seat to take em off. Couple days after this was filmed I drove 500+ miles to the north of Ft Worth, couple days later came home, the battery’s are working fine. Job would have gone quicker if we had been able to remove tire. That problem will not happen again.

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully it won’t be anytime soon😬

@randallupton3622

Жыл бұрын

@@robmotiveplus well with any kind of luck will avoid the roofing nails etc. if not the current setup will be more likely to work by the side of the road. The break over is going to be better than the tool that Jeep provides. Late this year to early next year I’ll be tire shopping cause it will be time.

Poor design, Jeep should have positioned the battery for simple access. Batteries need to be maintained not hidden. Come on Jeep. Good video, beautiful Gladiator.

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

I agree👍

What a process to get at the auxiliary battery! Seems like something that could have been designed a little better. I have yet to see a dealer - any dealer - that properly torques wheels on a vehicle, they nearly always crank them on with an air tool well beyond specs! Imagine being stuck someplace with a flat and you can't get the wheel off! GRRR! Love the color of that new Tacoma - WOW!

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! They could have placed that battery in a much more accessible spot for sure!

The aux battery and ESS system is ridiculous and is not necessary. Jeep needs to get rid of this system or reengineer it so that the small battery doesn’t kill the main battery . I have a 2015 Grand Cherokee that is pre- stop/start system that is still using the original battery. There is no good reason that a battery should only last for two or three years when properly maintained. The auto stop start system is stupid and doesn’t save anybody a dime in fuel. But it costs you plenty when it fails.

Rob what mud flaps are on your buddies jeep? i like how theyre not wider than the flare yet provide coverage

@robmotiveplus

11 ай бұрын

Have a look: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZpN_1sdwfJSyZM4.html

IMO it's much easier to just pull of the entire fender than to remove the inner fender.

Wait... hold on... are you telling me?.... You're telling me... that someone who put those tires on (assuming not Randall), at some garage, some expert.... are you telling me that they over torqued the lugs? I just don't believe it. Sounds way too far-fetched for me. I mean, c'mon, these people are experts at their craft!

Replaced both mine under warranty at 11k miles. What are those rear window panels on his Mojave? Very cool looking.

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

Have a look: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gmaE2ZN_kdGbY6Q.html

I'm surprised the battery isn't under warranty? Doesn't look like a fun job!

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

He was over on miles.

I've heard you can bypass the "auxiliary battery" to avoid having the headache of this (it's) removal. Do you have any thoughts? (* after the warrantee period of course) 😉

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

I’ve heard that too. Haven’t heard any long term effects🤔

Question, if you were forced to choose between the two vehicles Tacoma or the Gladiator, which would you choose? Just curious.

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

Depends on my needs at the time.

Jeep Engineering

Replace my main battery on my 21 Gladiator and now my climate wont turn on... Any suggestions?

@robmotiveplus

10 ай бұрын

Check your fuses🤔

You can delete the aux. battery altogether by removing it and taping up the negative lead and running the positive lead to the main battery

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

But then you’d have an error light on the dash😬

@user-bz3kf3ow7b

Жыл бұрын

@@robmotiveplus they show on the videos there’s no error lights. I’ve not preformed this personally. I’ve just watched the videos and seems no problems, just recommend you don’t use the auto stop afterwards

@explor360

5 ай бұрын

If you pull fuse 47 I believe you won’t get an error light on your dash.

Much easier to go in from the Top.

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

Have you done it?

@rodneyavery3537

Жыл бұрын

@@robmotiveplus not yet but I will when it's due if I don't go the Genisus Dual Battery. I've watched many videos on it and my cousin changed his from the top and said it was easy and he's not an expert.

@darrenroos6408

Жыл бұрын

Don't go from the top unless you want to risk messing up your electrical system. Easiest way is to just pull the entire fender.

So the Exhilary battery lasted about three years

Why not just eliminate that little battery? Save yourself some money.

How much cussing was deleted? lol🤣

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

Lol😬

Never, never leave rings, metal banded watches, or metal bracelets on when working on electrical items especially batteries!!🙄

@robmotiveplus

Жыл бұрын

Great advice for sure👍