Liberty Steering Wheel Swap

[Dionisis KK]

Hello guys!

I own a Liberty/Cherokee KK 2008 Limited.

I installed a steering wheel from a 2011 Liberty but EVIC, horn and radio controls are not responding.
My old wheel had all these functions.

Any ideas of how I can make it functional?

I was told that I should upgrade my
cluster to a 2011 too. Is it going to be compatible?

I’ve made a lot of research without results...

Thanks for your time!

 

[lfhoward]

I think 2008-10 and 11-12 have different electronics. That’s why the programmers for the 08-10’s don’t work on the 11-12’s. Are the wiring harnesses the same when you swapped the wheel? Did you keep the 08 clockspring?

 

[Dionisis KK]

I kept the same clockspring since it’s the same for the years 2008-2012 and the airbag is functional(no errors etc).

The wiring and the connections seem the same(they look alike) but probably the wiring map is different?!...
I attach you an image with the old and new connector.

 

[duderz7]

While connections look the same the wires are obviously different. Perhaps if you got both wiring diagrams you could figure what needs rearranged in connector?

 

[Dionisis KK]

Yes that would be a great idea but I cannot find the diagrams anywhere...

 

[lfhoward]

Wiring diagrams are available here:

2008 KK Service Repair Manual on cardiagn.com - https://cardiagn.com/2008-jeep-liberty-kk-service-repair-manual-wiring-diagrams/

2011 KK Service Repair Manual on cardiagn.com - https://cardiagn.com/2011-jeep-liberty-kk-service-repair-manual-wiring-diagrams/

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[Dionisis KK]

Thank you so much! I’ll read it hoping I’ll figure something out

 

[CrocKKAussie]

Did you get it figured out?

 

[rbraxton22.br1]

I wanna swap my 2010 kk non controller wheeler with a 2011 kk with controllers wheel, I don’t care if the controllers work or not but if I could I’d rather do that all at once aswell as keeping cruise control operational

 

[rbraxton22.br1]

Any advice still active group?

 

[KJowner]

I don't think it would be an issue if you get similar year bits but as all my Jeeps are older I can't give you much of an answer.

 

[rbraxton22.br1]

I don't think it would be an issue if you get similar year bits but as all my Jeeps are older I can't give you much of an answer.

Yeah I figured so , not a lot out there far as the KK’s go . I’m pretty knowledgeable on the logistics of reading and understanding wiring and using tools. Just a little concerned with you know messing with a airbag system and the newer cars you never really know what’s tied to what to cause issues down the road appreciate it.

 

[KJowner]

Make sure the system is off and dead before you go anywhere near removing
the bag.