Selec-Trac II - Not available due to "restriction"

sschriever · **Joined:** Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:45 am **Posts:** 2

Does anyone know why the selec-trac II is on "restriction" from Jeep and not available for any new builds?
My order was in D status for over a month. The dealer finally got the factory rep to call the plant and he was told the selec trac II was on "restriction" and unable to be put on new cars. I switched to command trac and now my car will ship by 4-16.

John91C · **Posted:** Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:59 pm

Dunno...I got selec-trac II but my build was in Jan. No problems with it so far and I've used it a few times with snowy roads.

toy4everyseason · **Posted:** Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:09 am

could be supply issue at the factory but I really don't know what the issue is

kkMonterey · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 4:11 pm

I meant to get back on this much sooner. I have your answer for you.. My brother is an engineer for Chrysler (at the World HQ in Auburn Hills, MI) and the following was a response from an engineer who works on the driveline (I'm honestly not sure exactly which components he oversees).. Anyway, here goes...

[in answer to the question - Is/Was the Selec-Trac on restriction?].....

Yes this is true. We were out of production for nearly 2 months for some signifigant issues. Range shift brackets were breaking, and t-cases were getting stuck in neutral. Select track has been back in production since 4/14 though so the restriction should be lifted soon I would think. If he ends up buying one that was built before 4/14 make sure he has the dealer update the t-case software which will address this issue. Otherwise anything built after that is good.

So there you have it. Sounds like you should check the production date to verify... Get the xfer case updated if the production date was before 4/14/08..

~KK

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 9:58 pm

Its nice to know that we have some one here how knows an engineer... Do you have any more info on the software update? is it for the autos or manuals? I have put mine thorough a pretty good work out and not heard of any problems....

kkMonterey · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 10:07 pm

That's a good question.. I'm not sure.. My bro knows I have an auto, but I'm not sure if the engineer did. Here's a stupid question.. Does a manual have a transfer case? He mentioned to specifically upgrade the t-case software...

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 10:35 pm

kkMonterey wrote:

That's a good question.. I'm not sure.. My bro knows I have an auto, but I'm not sure if the engineer did. Here's a stupid question.. Does a manual have a transfer case? He mentioned to specifically upgrade the t-case software...

Yep they sure do,the KK uses a electronically shifted t-case,no manual lever like the KJ gets.

C co Crusader 2/127 · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 10:43 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

kkMonterey wrote:

That's a good question.. I'm not sure.. My bro knows I have an auto, but I'm not sure if the engineer did. Here's a stupid question.. Does a manual have a transfer case? He mentioned to specifically upgrade the t-case software...

Yep they sure do,the KK uses a electronically shifted t-case,no manual lever like the KJ gets.

ooooohhhhhhh nnnnnnnoooooo....... Electronic shift=bad ju ju

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 10:52 pm

yeah... very bad ju ju....now... how do i bolt up my np205 from my power wagon.. :twisted:

Gimme Liberty · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 10:55 pm

Okay, I'm an admitted newbie when it comes to things mechanical, but this sounds somewhat serious. Shouldn't there be some sort of notice sent out to KK owners with the Selec-Trac II? This sounds like something that disables a vehicle, not a simple problem that people can live with until they make it to the dealership.

John91C · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 11:00 pm

Do you know if there's a TSB for the KK's with selec-trac II ?

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 11:06 pm

I can't find one... and yes.. it could really suck if it broke

kkMonterey · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 11:07 pm

I'm just wondering what a "Range shift bracket" is..

toy4everyseason · **Posted:** Tue May 06, 2008 11:54 pm

glad I have command trac :shock:

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed May 07, 2008 8:25 am

kkMonterey wrote:

I'm just wondering what a "Range shift bracket" is..

A fancy name for the shift fork.

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toy4everyseason

glad I have command trac

Yours operates the same way with the same electronic shifting system,give it time and the command-tracII will have problems also.

Ask any 1st gen GM electronic shifting t-case owners about it and you'll get a mouthful,and the $160 mechanical fix for it.

Selec-Trac II - Not available due to "restriction"

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