Does anybody know how to turn the electronically controlled throttle off??? I don't do mud much anymore but when I do I don't want the computer to decide that it's just gonna bump down my much needed RPMs when I'm in the middle of a loooong rut...... Any help is appreciated.

 

You can't.

There is no mechanical linkage between the throttle pedal and the throttle body. The system is firmly integrated into the computer programming and the entire operation of the engine. Let me reprase the above: You can, but you're looking at more complexity and hardship than an engine swap.

 

Or I could be an @ss and say:

The answer to your question is to turn the key off

 

I think you want to turn off the ESP (electronic stability control). There is a button in the center of the dash and it goes off in 4lo and 4hi?

 

 

As has been indicated, you can't just turn off the electronic throttle. But, I think what you're seeking is control of the acceleration. The ESP button on the center dash allows you to do that. If you press it briefly, it turns off certain ESP functions (I'm using ESP generically here, though it does have a more specific definition). If you hold the ESP button longer--about five seconds--it turns off even more of the ESP functions. When you drive in 4WD-Low, the ESP automatically goes into off mode. If you want to "permanently" turn off the ESP, then you can do the steering wheel dance--a Nintendo code involving your ignition switch, steering wheel, and standing on your head (okay, I kid about that last) in order to tell the Jeep you never want the ESP functions on, and you're okay with driving around all day and night with the dash warning light on.

Some folks have installed an ESP kill switch, which makes it easier to turn off the ESP and leave it off, but be able to turn it back on should they decide they want it (though I think you need to restart the vehicle for that to take effect).

With the exception of the ESP kill switch, all of this is thoroughly discussed in the owner's manual. If you own an early model JK, then the steering wheel dance will be in a supplement (and it will only work if the dealer has programmed it into your Jeep). If you don't have an owner's manual, or your early model supplement is missing, go to the Jeep website and download a free copy of a later model manual. For complete info on the ESP kill switch, search this forum.

 

I have already done the full ESP disable... It's dead, doesn't plague me anymore. But my problem is the damn computer that kills my RPMs in the mud.

 

strange you are having this problem. I disable my esp by pulling the fuse. When I do this, I have no issues with the ECU reducing my throttle. In fact, my jeep feels as if I have a direct cable linkage.

 

Seriously??? That's exactly what I want... I did the hokey pokey and disabled it that way... Which fuse is it??? I'ma do that asap lol

 

Would this action be similar to installing a Sprint Booster? I hear this little item takes the drive by wire to a new level of response in throttle action.