2010 Jeep Wrangler 4 door

[ajducote]

On the 2010 Wrangler the Owners Manual states that the battery must be disconnected when towing. I have a 2007 Jeep Commander that DOES NOT require the battery disconnect. In the past, all my older jeeps DID NOT require the battery disconnect. So my guess is that something has changed and Jeep now thinks this is needed. There is no good explanation in the Owners Manual on why. I did find a note that if you are going to store the Jeep for more then 2 1/2 weeks to pull a 60 AMP fuse in the power distribution center" (fuse box under the hood). For now, I will install a battery disconnect and run a dedicated circuit for the brake buddy.

[Denny]

Just pull the 60 amp fuse and there is no need to disconnect the battery. The auto door locks will not work but the doors can be locked with the key. Also, when the fuse in popped back in place, you will have to reset the clock. The fuse is surrounded by an off white holder so it never completely comes out of the distribution box.

At least this is what I do on my 2008 Wrangler Rubicon.

[ajducote]

New information to chew on. I jacked both front tires off the ground and turned the wheel all the way right and left with the key out. There is no steering wheel lock! Even though the owners manual says there is. So if I do not need to turn the key to unlock the non existing steering wheel lock, the whole disconnect the battery thing may not be needed. This would be in line with the way I tow the Jeep Commander. The only thing I need to determine is if miles are accumulated with the battery connected and the key in the off position.

[Orren Zook]

You'll still have to put the transfer case in neutral , won't you?

[ajducote]

Yes, that is given. Just wont' have to leave the key in or disconnect the battery. Or at least that is what I am hoping for.

You'll still have to put the transfer case in neutral , won't you?

[Coloradobus]

oooooooooo

[ajducote]

I just noticed that I never finished this thread. To wrap it all up.
No battery disconnect was required
Put transfer case in neutral, transmission in Park
remove key
tow, no miles accumulated on Odometer.

Owners manual was not updated to reflect that this 2010 4 dr Wrangler had NO steering wheel lock.