My Cheap Jeep FINALLY RUNS After Deleting Its IMMOBILIZER

[@Erin_Wilson_Studios]

The arms up cheer through the dirty windshield...so good.

[@pops55650]

I didn’t notice him standing there until he lifted his arms up lol

[@ivanoffw]

It sure was nice that JR's parents allowed him to film that advertisement in their living room.

[@r.weaver3769]

It's best to just remove the SKIM module to prevent someone inadvertently plugging it in.

[@ssnerd583]

remove and out some .45 holes in it

[@B0xlife1]

Cut the harness off

[@Sean0526a]

@@B0xlife1 exactly what I was thinking, just cut that plug off at the steering column.

[@damilolaakanni]

IMO, the best looking generation of the Grand Cherokee. That's a cool color, by the way.

[@alanbradford3130]

Fast forward 2 years from now, the new owner is replacing the ignition lock and says...."hey what's this thing unplugged here?"

[@RandomGuyDan]

I see used tire machines on FB Marketplace all the time. With as all the tire changes you do it would seem like a tire machine would be money well spent.

[@michaelg.stranestrane1465]

Great video. Having the same skim problem on a 2005 Town&country. I will try your method.

[@djr4840]

I had a similar problem with my 2002 Jeep GC. I bought it from a junk yard and worked out the kinks. Rekey and re ecu. Drove 100k+ before it was totaled. Will be a nice truck. Bought the car for a total of $2200 with the work and got paid out over 7000 for it. This was about 6-7 years ago.

[@allenschmitz9644]

yea I know...decades ago.

[@fredrikdanielsson3605]

I hate wrenching on my own cars but if I pretend I'm JR making a video it feels a lot better.

[@SandyNickk]

This WJ is quite the peach now… should make someone an awesome car for years to come! Drove one of these, almost exact same spec, during my Freshman year of college. Awesome little rig.

[@RANDOMMekhaniks]

I can vouch for this. I drive a 1999 grand cherokee limited, its comfortable but surprisingly rugged. It’s overheated 3 times, and been repaired many more. Still goes strong, and its still shiny. Rockin 190K miles atm. They’re GREAT cheap trucks.

[@robertwhall]

I bought one new in ‘00, put 170k on it over 16 years. Was pretty reliable, though over 100k it had a lot of sensor failures and the power windows and locks worked intermittently.

[@michaelhuey4187]

YAY, another JR/100% Jake adventure ❗️ Great to hear Jake getting some free tires for his Bimmer. You 2 need to go have some fun in Jake’s Festiva😳 That would make a fun video🤣

[@pices73]

I use that flush tool all the time, Works great. That adapter part is a backflow preventer. It doesn't let water come back and contaminate your water in your house

[@dsetter608]

Gotta laugh that the engine change seemed easier than the ECU skim. Well done!

[@gofasttuning2320]

this comment would be great.. if he had changed the engine because of the skim module. where tf did you get that from? lmao

[@Sw33t_ag0ny]

@@gofasttuning2320 the engine was swapped, he just said that it was funny that the swap was easier than bypassing the skim issue. At no point that comment says that the two issues are related. where tf did you get that from? On a previous video its mentioned that it could had been because it had been sitting long but i think its because the previous owner lost the key and made cheap copy. I once wanted to buy an xj with the same issue and looked it up, too much hassle so I ended up buying one that needed a head gasket instead lol.

[@gofasttuning2320]

@@Sw33t_ag0ny I took it the wrong way my bad. It's the internet and the way it was written could be taken more than one way. Though somebody was hating on our boy. Thought the "well done" was sarcasm. Whoopsies Sorry for my mistake

[@gofasttuning2320]

I know the engine was swapped i thought he was saying the engine was swapped because of the immobilizer issue.

[@ve7yan]

always ask for the 2nd key

[@noahmatthews5013]

The heater core is ass though when it needs to be replaced. The whole dash has to come out. Not hard, just takes a tonnnnnnn of time

[@voltaireS60]

Congratulations on getting it running

[@TheRvg03gt]

1980 called they want their living room back!!

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

Don't insult his grandparents.

[@69Dartman]

I have one of those remote flexi clamp tools as well. It can really save yer butt on those tight hard to reach spots. The parts store sold it to me when I told him the problem, he even said use it and bring it back and I'll refund your money. It worked so slick I kept it.

[@trucavalier]

On the older model 90-95ish if you get it started and disconnect alarm pigtail it disables the alarm.

[@philtowle4683]

Those prestone coolant flush kits are even harder to find in UK. The coolant seems to be everywhere and you can get the power steering fluid as well.

[@mikester9673]

JR You should definitely fix another one of these WJ Jeeps, fun to work on and clean up very nice!

[@Ulford]

A ZJ is more fun.

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

I hear you man... I spend a lot of my days moving tires around too!

[@KnuckleHeadGarage27]

Glad it's fixed! These jeeps are horrible for ECM issue's I couldn't tell you how many times I have fixed these an they alll have same problems with not starting right , backfiring , stalling , misfireing , cutting up , idling issues. An all leads back to ECM they have problems with connections at the computer if u wiggle one that is having problems an it stalls or acts funny then that's the problem an just not sure why but just so many either the v8 or 4.0 jeeps but mostly I seen the issue's with the 4.0 way more . Videos on my channel of one particular that my ex had an man it was a money pit

[@KnuckleHeadGarage27]

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[@david32901]

I had a 97 jeep grand cherokee. For 15 years. Best vehicle I ever owned.

[@allenschmitz9644]

were you (rich)?

[@houseofno]

Thank you for dumping those horrible aftermarket headlights. Congrats on getting it running.

[@jamesluke7377]

My late grandfather as of the mid 80's had the flush kits on his cars and would swear by them.

[@jayherbert79]

Anyone else disappointed the fireplace didn't kick on as JR stood up.

[@johngoodwyn8246]

What no watchjrgo test drive for the Jeep......... bummer !

[@bobo49504]

another thing that flush kit is good for a late nite heater core bypass kit.

[@jeffreychapman6287]

Love your content, nice to see videos with not a lot of bad language , nobody is perfect, we all say stuff but it’s nice when you don’t have to worry about it. Thank you again. Tickled for you on the Jeep Cherokee.

[@billkrause4585]

Nice job getting the jeep in tip top shape! Can't wait to see it detailed.

[@1969disney1969]

Who did you use for the skim removal??

[@unstablebobgable]

If I could help Watch JR Goes and 100 % Jakes work on the Jeep I would drink the cold Bartle Skeets and pack up the Hash Pipe with Rocky and get all schmoked up

[@Cartier_specialist]

I think this is my favorite channel on all of KZbin, seriously.

[@matt2m]

Take the steering wheel cover off what is hiding underneath grot or a like new wheel?

[@Slyder42]

That C clamp is epic. Go big or go home!

[@icedout2322]

I bought my old wj for $600 with the typical broken skirt. replaced the pistons a few other things cost me two weekends on Saturdays and another $500 for parts. Drove that thing everywhere. Then sold it with a steering fluid leak ,also common, with the replacement hose in the back still in the bag and he didnt replace it. Well three weeks later it went up in smoke. man that was a good jeep and he torched it over a $20 hose I had already bought for him man that sucked.

[@cwheeler42]

Man, I still miss our WJ. I wish I'd kept it.

[@4chek]

So a shop bypassed my immobilizer on a no start diagnostic. Now my panic button is not working and my alarm and trunk pop. What do you think they messed up? Thanks

[@josephmccormack6910]

Good for Jake and the BMW. JR comes through. Jake does camera...JR gets good video...Jake gets tires. JR done with Jeep. All win.

[@heroknaderi]

Cool glad it runs now. 👍✌️😎

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

7:50 The grin sez it all...

[@mighteydog7]

Just wondering if I get a new one and already have it flashed to my Vin And I have the keylight problem Get rid of the skim in general I have mine out already to ? Just wondering cause I have a guy that flashes and gives you a new pcm for 550 already programed And I was gonna buy that plug it in and go with that be about idea?

[@tpb1717]

Currently dealin with the SKIM issue on an 02 WJ...trying to figure out of my PCM is bad before sending it to a place to get it flashed out. Any ideas how to check this? Thanks!

[@greathornedowl3644]

Kudos to Surshark - a great time to get VPN before holiday shopping. Take it from a tech nerd JR.

[@TheBarberShopScott]

Oh yea! Love a good win!

[@Shauma_llama]

Skim module, UAC for cars. I disabled UAC so fast on my laptops.

[@daytonafuntim]

THHHHIIIIIIIIIIISSSSS is a cheap jeep! Today WatchJRGo is gonna go over it's ECU and Heatercore quirks and features, then he's gonna get in and drive it. Then he's gonna give it a JR Score!

[@joshuahartford9329]

When u did the flush did u swap nd hook it the other hose

[@jefftuckercfii]

When does the Jeep go up for sale? How do I find it?

[@cigarjefe]

Congratulations, John Ross

[@mikemontgomery7337]

How do I go about buying the jeep or a few other cars I've seen ???

[@stevenfriedman6042]

Congrats on persistence and know how!

[@garyjohnson801]

The Tippum was most likely the original problem if the Locksmith couldn't do it but could go into the system. Because your jeep is a type 2 skim system and only certain programmers can pull them. I only know of 2 that can pull the correct pin and your programmer isn't one of them

[@franciscogomez2565]

I have a PT cruiser same problem. Replaced TIPM, ignition switch, PCM, checked everything I could think of …. Skim delete is the only thing I haven’t done yet…. Fingers and toes crossed thx!

[@tjnucnuc]

That intro totally brings me back to 2010.

[@justinpaone2227]

You're not using that flush kit right. It's meant flush both directions. Theyve been making those for over 20 years. Should have done several heat cycles. It also backwards flushes the block and radiator.

[@augustritchie7302]

Bout to follow this Cheap Jeep... To the Mattress Hub

[@VanisleNSX]

What, no ride in the Jeep? I am curious to see how that thing drives with the new engine in it.

[@willoverkill8461]

4:49 that interlude in the living room felt really uncomfortable lol

[@drewping2002]

GIVE 'EM THE CLAMPS!!

[@jdmgm6765]

can you link the vacuum tool

[@wriddle082]

Hope you find a rock or two to climb in that thing before getting it detailed! Maybe even a small mud hole?

[@michaelstasyszyn8857]

I know that look... that smirk when something FINALLY comes together and works like it should.

[@jamesemcclure]

There is nothing weird about 'Trust Starting with Truth'. Maybe JR has an issue with truth? What a thing to call them out on after they sorted him out. Not even a word of gratitude when it worked.

[@BradColemanisHere]

I think his question is about how that applies to electronic control units for cars. Do you know? I'm curious as well.

[@hectorotani27]

Basically what I did to my 03 Stang ,and you can also make key copies and buy regular key

[@Mytubes6363]

Where was the link to the ECU skim delete company ?

[@Coltyyyyyyyy]

what happened to the test drive?

[@michaelyarmie4858]

Several years ago Manitoba Public Insurance had this big campaign that had every older car had to have an immobilizer installed to their car. MPI is the only automobile insurance company in Manitoba.What a scam it was. The immobilizer program has now been removed. But i had a 1992 VW Golf. They had to replace the immobilizer in the car. One of only 5 or 6 that ever failed. What a crock. Having someone cut into your factory sealed wiring harness to install this stupid immobilizer. Even cars with a factory immobilizer had to have one installed. Or you couldn't insure your car.

[@tylerhannah565]

Ares tech is the company that I used for the skim delete for my 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited

[@joyanropen7054]

So how much time did you spend trying to make it run versus going to the dealer and have them fix it right?

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

Would have been simpler to get the ecu from the vehicle the engine came out of?

[@nlemonj]

Not if it also had a SKIM module that would do the same thing.

[@digitalrailroader]

Only the mechanical engine was replaced, the ECU was the original one to the vehicle. The SKIM module in the steering column failed, and every single bit of service data says to replace the SKIM module if it fails and brand new replacement modules are made of 1000% pure Unobtainium.

[@duckcreekcollectables4346]

I would love to see you work on a cj5 or cj7

[@WatchJRGo]

On this list, we've got that CJ5 rock hopper next door that needs to run 💪

[@bdbaddog]

I thought you pulled the vacuum from the overflow tank on modern cars when doing a vacuum fill?

[@glenbo2464]

Great jeeps but the quadra trac transfer cases suck

[@batmansk6]

Was that a diesel creek reference

[@derekgray2540]

You should make a Ute of with this thing

[@MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970]

About time for the update

[@WatchJRGo]

Took awhile to ship things around 🍻

[@MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970]

@@WatchJRGo I know exactly how that is. I work for Midas and we are always waiting on parts or vendors to return parts we shipped to them for repairs. The struggle is real and it sucks.

[@FudaFilms]

Jeep vs Aztec Camping trip maybe....?

[@allenschmitz9644]

just add a role of duct tape and a case of Hamms.

[@Leebs]

It's chilly up here in Vermont, wish I had JR & Motul hoodie to wear

[@MrBrian17172002]

I wonder where Jake sells his finished projects? Would love to have a Jeep!!

[@pops55650]

Want to see it detailed !

[@johnmorris7839]

Been waiting for this!!

[@SIXPACFISH]

110% Jake is the best camera man in Wichita!

[@steveluken3180]

I just read through the comments and I can't stand it when people send "you did that wrong" comments. I work on cars in my garage with the door closed bc a neighbor will wander by to tell me how to do the repair I'm doing. Makes me want to drop the car on them. Lol

[@chrisc1623]

I have a feeling the issue was he just needs the Jeeps/Chrysler OEM SCAN tool to tell the ECU to accept his pin not use the Autel tool....something like this....DRB III Emulator from AE tools...or have a GOOD friend at JEEP to do it....

[@michaelnewton-1989]

Dude those shocks look BAD LOL 😂

[@MrEGOMACHINE]

We need an easy button with John Ross's voice on it. "That was easy".

[@itsnotme07]

I hope I never have to deal with this issue in my 2001 Chrysler Sebring Convertible....but it's good to know how to deal with deleting the skim if I need to.

[@chrisflory1205]

Is there plans on plumbing air compressor lines in the future?

[@Broadshore]

7:43 !! She ALIVE!!! ALIVE! HAHAHAAH!

[@bradpittiful7288]

love WJ jeep...if i was closer id look into purchasing it

[@tommyafrica]

Christmas tree!!! I thought I was the only one that called them that!

[@ViperGuy145]

Hard to believe that heater hoses/brackets looks almaot the as my 72 Roadrunner.

[@munchcrunch4717]

Oh yeah 3000th like. Got to celebrate the little victories too.

[@eddydreni]

😁😁😁 “ WatchJRGo - Selling Garbage cars to Garbage men. “

[@allenschmitz9644]

High school dreams.

[@zoefaith120]

Jake is da man!

[@tombittikoffer412]

You're the one who makes me think I can do it...

[@Fibs4Tibs]

JohnRoss plays Pokémon on his translucent purple gameboy color in his spare time.

[@Devastator0]

Great Success!!!

[@cebulka81]

Man you need to clean that corvette