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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 10:48 AM
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Towing a 1999 jeep cherokee sport behind a motorhome.

Which way do you set the ignition switch:

- accessory
- first click before engine on

??

obviously, need to have front wheels turning freely, but do not want to rack up additional miles on the odometer.

TNX for any help.
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Flirst click, leaves power OFF and Steering UNLOCKED, Trans in Park and TC in N. IF you don't want the miles, you need disconnect the speed/odo sender or trailer it or remove rear drive shaft.
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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all above is corect except miles will not add up on a 99...in fact 91-2001 will not add up when flat towing due to electronic speed transmitter. I flat tow mine all the time and miles do not go up.
Cameron
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ck1
all above is corect except miles will not add up on a 99...in fact 91-2001 will not add up when flat towing due to electronic speed transmitter. I flat tow mine all the time and miles do not go up.
Cameron
Good to know, don't have to disconnect the sender anymore...
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ck1
all above is corect except miles will not add up on a 99...in fact 91-2001 will not add up when flat towing due to electronic speed transmitter. I flat tow mine all the time and miles do not go up.
Cameron
My 93 XJ miles will not add either.
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