Traction Control Disable

WARNING: Placing a non-compatible vehicle on a single-axle dynamometer could result in a safety hazard to technicians and damage to vehicle. Vehicles which use All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or traction control may not be clearly marked. Use common sense and take all necessary precautions when placing any vehicle on the dynamometer. Determine between full-time 4WD and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for testing purposes. The following tables include information related to full-time 4WD and AWD vehicles, and how to disable the traction control system (if disengageable).

WARNING: DO NOT operate vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer if the DO NOT TEST column is marked.

JEEP

Application

FWD

RWD

Part Time 4WD

Full Time 4WD

AWD

TCS

Do Not Test

CJ5 & CJ7

1974-86

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X ⁽¹⁾

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1980-86

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Cherokee

1979 (4WD)

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X ⁽¹⁾

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1974-83 (AWD)

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1974-01 (4WD)

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X ⁽²⁾

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1985-01 (RWD)

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2014-23 (FWD)

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X ⁽⁵⁾

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X ⁽⁴⁾

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2014-23 (AWD)

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⁽⁶⁾

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Comanche

1986-92

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X ⁽²⁾

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1986-92

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X ⁽¹⁾

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Commander

2006-10 (AWD)

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2006-10 (4WD)

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X ⁽⁴⁾

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2006-10 (RWD)

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X ⁽³⁾

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Compass

2007-25 (AWD)

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2007-25 (FWD)

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X ⁽⁴⁾

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Grand Cherokee

1993-04 (4WD)

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X ⁽⁵⁾

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1993-25 (AWD)

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2005-25 (RWD)

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X ⁽⁴⁾

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Grand Wagoneer

1984-91 (Selec Trac)

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1993 (Quadra Trac)

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X ⁽¹⁾

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2022-25

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X ⁽¹⁾

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Liberty

2002-12 (AWD)

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2004-05 (4WD)

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X ⁽⁵⁾

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2004-12 (4WD)

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X ⁽⁵⁾

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X ⁽⁴⁾

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Patriot

2007-17 (AWD)

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2007-17 (FWD)

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X ⁽⁴⁾

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Renegade

2015-23 (AWD)

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2015-23 (FWD)

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X ⁽⁴⁾

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Scrambler

1981-85

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X ⁽¹⁾

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Wagoneer

1980-82 (4WD)

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X ⁽¹⁾

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1983-90 (4WD)

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1980-90 (AWD)

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2022-25

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X ⁽¹⁾

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Wrangler

1987-07 (Ex.Unlimited)

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X ⁽²⁾

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2007 (Unlimited)

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X ⁽⁵⁾

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X ⁽⁴⁾

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2008-10

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X ⁽⁵⁾

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X ⁽⁴⁾

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2011-25

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X ⁽⁵⁾

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X ⁽⁴⁾

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⁽¹⁾	Cannot be shifted to 2WD.

⁽²⁾	Shift transfer case lever into 2H position.

⁽³⁾	Press ESP control switch (button with sliding car icon) located on center of instrument panel. ESP/TCS indicator light will illuminate.

⁽⁴⁾

Partial Off ESC Mode: In "Partial Off" mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the limited slip feature, has been disabled and the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC function normally, with the exception of engine power reduction. "Partial Off" mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction. Full Off ESC Mode (If Equipped): In this mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned OFF. To enter the "Full Off" mode, press and hold the "ESC Off" switch for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After five seconds, a chime will sound, the "ESC Off Indicator Light" will illuminate, and the "ESC Off" message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

⁽⁵⁾	This vehicle has several types of 4WD option; Selec-Trac, Command-Trac, and Quadra Trac. All option types can be shifted into 2WD

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Single Range All Wheel Drive (AWD) (If Equipped) This feature provides on-demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required. Under normal driving conditions, the front wheels provide most of the traction. If the front wheels begin to lose traction, power is shifted automatically to the rear wheels. The greater the front wheel traction loss, the greater the power transfer to the rear wheels.