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Haynes Manual or something better?

Old Nov 28, 2011 | 03:45 PM
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Default Haynes Manual or something better?

Can anyone tell me what the best JK Unlimited repair manual is (other than the manufacturer's manual)? I've read around the internet that the Haynes manual is not accurate to the JK models. Have at 'er folks!
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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There is so much information available here, I can't see many other manuals have better info.
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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i bought a 5 year subscription to ALLDATA. A crapload of info at your fingertips for about the same cost of a paper manual. This is the same database that our local Jeep service dealers use!
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jeeperjkjeeper
i bought a 5 year subscription to ALLDATA. A crapload of info at your fingertips for about the same cost of a paper manual. This is the same database that our local Jeep service dealers use!
It's a good deal. 5 years for ≈ $45.
The paper factory service manual is over $300.
The AllData appears to be right out of the factory service manual.
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 04:32 AM
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Here is another vote for AllData...

Over the years I have purchased plenty of Haynes and Chilton manuals. They are fine, but nothing compared to AllData. Been using it for ~5 years now and hope to never go back to the paper manuals.
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 05:48 AM
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The following is the dealerships internet based system for all Chrysler vehicles. It is specific to vehicle or VIN and is the full and total electronic manual system.

Obviously its extremely expensive at $1,500 / year single user, but I think you can get a 3-day access for around $30 bucks. If you are doing a major repair (engine swap, Transmission) its worth it weight in gold.

You can access the pages and print from .pdf

We wont be finding any more factory service manuals in the future for our JK's.... Its all going electronic.


Probably not worth it as the ALLDATA looks great, but if you want it all, here it is-

https://www.techauthority.com/en-US/Pages/Home.aspx


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john-
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