so here is an odd one...
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JK Junkie
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I understand how ya mean that, but you would think if there is a GPS in the dash, even on an X you would have the equivalent of an aux port to access it, but that would cost $ .87 and require common sense at the manufacturer level
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JK Junkie
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JK Newbie
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Sounds to me like your phone may somehow be interfering with the onboard computer.
By putting it in airplane mode you are disabling the communication of the phone. (You can always just turn it off)
If the system still acts up, you know the phone has nothing to do with the odd behavior.
By putting it in airplane mode you are disabling the communication of the phone. (You can always just turn it off)
If the system still acts up, you know the phone has nothing to do with the odd behavior.
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As the title says... So anytime I go out into the mountains or into the desert, basically anywhere my phone goes from 3/4G to 1X or no service my temp gauge on my cluster locks. I've done this and shown other people at least 30 times. Anyone else notice this or have an explanation? My JK is a X so no satellite or anything. Am I lojacked or something??
Pretty sure the phone thing is a coincidence.
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JK Junkie
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My understanding of the thermometer is it only reads above a certain speed (like 25 or 30 MPH). Below that speed the sensor would read body temp instead of air temp so they disable the sensor and the temp readout stays constant. I've seen this happen many times on my 2011.
Pretty sure the phone thing is a coincidence.
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My understanding of the thermometer is it only reads above a certain speed (like 25 or 30 MPH). Below that speed the sensor would read body temp instead of air temp so they disable the sensor and the temp readout stays constant. I've seen this happen many times on my 2011.
Pretty sure the phone thing is a coincidence.
Pretty sure the phone thing is a coincidence.
and your phone will screw with the compass ,but it has to be setting on top of it
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JK Junkie
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Yeah never set my phone on the dash, plenty of better ways to lose and ruin phones than that. I'm pretty sure if I go start my jeep in the morning without moving it will show the exact temp though
JK Enthusiast
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true the temp first thing reads right, but how long dose it take to change when you start to move ( windchill ) ,
mine takes about 3 min. just saying .
JK Super Freak
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Remember reading about this awhile back. Length of time -> https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/stoc...1/#post2353113