Z automotive tazer jeep grand cherokee

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What does the Z Automotive Tazer do?
Does Tazer void warranty?
How do you use the Tazer light show?
How do you Unmarry a Tazer mini?

As everyone well knows, we recently purchased a 2018 Jeep® Grand Cherokee Trackhawk as one of our long-term vehicles. The supercharged 6.2-liter HELLCAT HEMI V8 powered Trackhawk has been to the track a couple of times already, but there was a few things we wanted to do to make our drag racing experience a little better. Enter the ZAutomotive Tazer programmer.

Now, this isn’t a paid endorsement nor did they supply the unit we are using, we paid the hefty $309.00 USD for the unit ourselves. So what we wanted more than anything was the ability like the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon models is the ability to run “cooldown mode” between our passes. For those who don’t know of the function, cooldown can run the engine fan on high as well as the intercooler pump to allow maximum cooling when the vehicle is on the track, returning for a run, or sitting with the engine off in the pits.

Our long-term 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. (MoparInsiders).

Other cool features that the Tazer allows us to do to our Trackhawk…

Light Shows – 6 quick accessible light shows are available with three custom modes to create yourself
Forced RWD – forces all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicles into a full-time rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configuration
Forced AWD – forces the vehicle to stay completely in AWD, all the time
Line Lock – uses ABS solenoids to lock the front wheels for burnouts at the track or just for
fun (AWD forced off during use)
ECO Mode Off – ditches four-cylinder mode on HEMIs for full-time eight-cylinder performance
In-Motion Nav – allows you to input directions into your navigation while the vehicle is in motion

… and many other features.

Our long-term 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. (MoparInsiders).

So just how well does the Tazer work on our 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk? Be sure to check out the video above to see all the details in-depth.

What do you think of the ZAutomotive Tazer? Leave your comments and questions below.

Jared founded MoparInsiders and is a 39-year-old automotive enthusiast from Vancouver, British Columbia. He took an interest in cars at a very young age and has been interested in them ever since. His hobbies include photography, videography, drag racing, and auto detailing. He currently owns and drives a 2022 Ram 1500, and 2021 Mustang GT500.

Applications:
Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee

ENGINE :
3.6, 5.7, 6.4, 6.2

Feature enable: The Tazer can unlock SRT Drive modes, including Track, Valet, ECO (2015-18 Scat Pack), enable factory Sport Mode (5 speed and 8 speed), SRT EVIC Performance pages, and SRT performance pages* in the Uconnect radio. Enable paddle shifters if you add the factory paddle-equipped steering wheel. Enable factory fog lights and backup camera & grid lines. Disable TPMS. Change DRL’s. Enable Shift Light on 2015+ (6.4L). Disable in motion navigation lockout. Disable seatbelt reminder chime. And more, see installation and operation manual or FAQ/Feature Chart.

Line Lock: Press 2 steering wheel buttons while stopped, and the ABS valves will hold the vehicle with the front brakes so you can hit the gas and do a perfect burnout as long as you wish, with no wear on the rear brakes. No plumbing required! This is an ideal alternative to the traditional plumbed-in solenoid type line lock/roll control. Super simple and cannot be detected! When Line Lock is in use, it temporarily disables traction control and for AWD cars, keeps the car in RWD mode.

Light Shows: Using the key fob or steering wheel buttons and added dash menu, turn on a light show that flashes the exterior lights in 9 different patterns – there are 6 pre-configured patterns and 3 make-your-own. Perfect for car shows and parades. (can be unlocked for in-motion use, only for legal emergency use. Contact tech support for instructions)

Force Engine Mode: Allows you to choose which engine mode to stay in. Very useful on 2015+, where you want the active exhaust to remain open with increased throttle response without the transmission being in track mode.

Force Transmission Mode: Allows you to choose which transmission mode to stay in.

Force Power Mode: Force key mode (Black/Red/Valet) For Hellcats, you can force red key performance while using the black key. For most 2015+, you can force valet mode.

Startup Drive Mode: Like driving in Sport or Track mode every time you get in your car? Tazer can set the startup drive mode for you, so you don’t need to switch modes every time you get in the car.

Auto stop-start Disable: If you have a Grand Cherokee or Durango with Auto StopStart, you may find it annoying and want it to default OFF. The Tazer can do this for you, no need to press that disable button every time you start the car.

Steering Wheel shifting**(SWS): Allows you to use your steering wheel’s cruise+/- buttons to manually control gear shift while keeping your hands on the wheel. SWS mode is enabled after placing the vehicle in AutoStick mode using the console shifter. Once in AutoStick, use the cruise buttons to shift (only when cruise control is turned off)! This feature can be enabled or disabled at any time using the steering wheel buttons.

AutoUpshift**: Set your own shift points when in AutoStick – Using steering wheel buttons or ZPU Utility, dial in any RPM for upshifts in AutoStick mode – perfect for high-power high-revving track use. This feature requires that “sport mode” is enabled (2012-2014 only).

Peak RPM Display: Will display actual shift RPMs after each shift – great when adjusting AutoUpshift to squeeze every last bit out of that high revving cam, or to check what RPM you hit when shifting manually.

0 to 30 and 0 to 60 Timer: Will display 0 to 30 and 0 to 60 times on EVIC display. Good for the 2011’s that can’t enable SRT pages.

Force AWD modes: On AWD models, force the AWD system to stay in RWD or AWD, instead of letting the car decide on its own. Good for racing, drifting, etc. Or set it back to “normal” whenever you wish.

Reset Adaptives: Will reset TCM adaptives any time you wish with a simple push of the “BACK” and cruise on/off buttons.

ESP full on/off: Press and hold the ESP button for 7 seconds to TOTALLY disable the ESP, ABS, AWD systems. Press and hold again to turn it back on.

Remote Windows: Raise and lower front windows from the keyfob 'experimental'.

Button Remapping: Use the Adaptive Cruise distance buttons (when ACC is off), or install “Aux” buttons or viper cruise button bank and map the buttons for quick access to many of Tazer’s functions.

Video Inputs (RA3/4): The tazer can enable extra video inputs for a front camera or video player. Or both. Check out our AV Cables or Video. The AV Cables are needed to add video and audio feeds.

What does the Z Automotive Tazer do?

The Tazer can do this for you, no need to press that disable button every time you start the car. Steering Wheel shifting**(SWS): This allows you to use your steering wheel's cruise+/- buttons to manually control gear shift while keeping your hands on the wheel. ... Reviews..

Does Tazer void warranty?

Both said FCA does not like programmers like Taser and will void the warranty.

How do you use the Tazer light show?

Keyfob: The light show can be turned on by pressing unlock-unlock-lock-unlock from the keyfob. This will start the first light show in the sequence (depending on which show it's configured to start with). Pressing unlock again will advance to the next enabled show. Pressing lock will turn off the light shows.

How do you Unmarry a Tazer mini?

Simply shift to 4WD, press the button to disconnect the sway bar, and once it's disconnected, enter the Tazer JL Mini JL settings menu and set the Sway Bar off. It'll remain disconnected until you set it on again.

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