This is Plug-&-Play compatible with 1997-2001+ Jeeps equipped with the AW-4 Auto Transmission. For 96 down, click here!
NOTE: 1997 was a transition year and uses a differently keyed connector then 98+!
Demo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntXTQAsO_sc
Quick Start Guide: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fYJQO019DAMU50NfrHIOik-2jWZ5tgZ1
Options:
– Gear Display shows transmission gear and torque converter lock at all times.
The 1 inch display fits well in the dash for everyday use, while the 2 inch monster is better for heavy duty applications like racing. Do not underestimate the size of the 2in, the guy in the rig behind you will be able to read it too!
– Alt Shifter Input Type sets what type of custom shifter the Nifty Shifter will accept. 4 wire mode is used for most setups where each gear has a separate wire. 2 wire mode is needed if you plan to wire in a RADesigns Rail Shifter which uses a combination of 2 outputs to select the gear.
Features:
– Plug-&-Play factory connectors for a No-Cut install
– Full Manual Shifting at the flip of a switch
– Smart Circuitry keeps the CEL light off in Manual Mode and prevents limp mode in Auto.
– Use the factory PRNDL Shifter or Custom Inputs for shifting
– Optional Display shows Current Gear and TC Lock
– Supports the RADesigns Rail Shifter
Description:
The Nifty Shifter JR V1 is a Passthrough Manual Shift Controller designed for the Jeep AW-4 Automatic Transmission. This Plug-&-Play controller attaches to the Transmission Computer to give you Manual Control at the flip of a switch and shift it any way you like!
In Auto Mode, your transmission will shift normally, allowing for a permanent and painless install.
In Manual Mode, the user takes full manual control with a couple of shifter types! The Nifty Shifter can use custom switches/joysticks or the Factory PRND31 Shifter to select and hold each gear for a clean and functional solution!
The provided ribbon cable allows you to wire up any kind of switch, button, joystick, or contact you wish for your custom controlling needs. Selection Switches on the controller let you easily configure the shifter settings on the go.
Available Inputs:
– Gears 1, 2, 3, 4
– Torque Converter Lock Up
– Auto/Manual mode
– Overdrive Mode (Factory shifter mode only, allows 2,3,4 pattern instead of 1,2,3)
– EZ Lockout Mode (Custom switches only, allows a single switch to activate manual mode and a single gear)
Supported Shifter Types:
Factory Shifter mode
– Use the vehicle shifter to manually select gears for a ready to run setup (Requires working Neutral Safety Switch)
– Deceleration engine braking is available in every gear (good for technical driving and rockcrawling)
Custom Joystick mode
– Use custom switches, joysticks, or dials to select any gear desired
– Lets you customize the perfect shifting solution with your own hardware
– If 2 wire mode is selected, can accept a RADesigns Rail Shifter instead
In the Box:
– Nifty Shifter JR shift controller
– Ribbon Cable for switch wiring
– Optional Gear Display
– Instruction Manual
Notes about the AW-4 Transmission:
The Aisin Warner AW-4 4-Speed Auto Trans has 4 available gears to pick from with 4th being overdrive, as well as an electronically controlled Torque Converter Lock-up. Available Gears and Engine Braking are MECHANICALLY LIMITED and depends on the Factory Shifter Position.
Engine Braking is useful for controlled descent down hills and slowing down without using the brakes. Without Engine Braking, the engine will free spin like a bicycle if the transmission is spinning faster then it. This means you could shift into 1st on the highway and your engine would just sit at an idle, while revving it would never spin fast enough to push the transmission, just as shifting a mountain bike to 1st would require pedaling ridiculously fast to keep pushing the bike. If the factory shifter was put into D1-2 on the highway though, Engine Braking would be active and you’d be having a really bad day.
The Throttle Valve Cable connected to the Throttle Body controls shift pressure so the harder the pedal is pushed, the harder the transmission is shifted. Making sure this is properly adjusted will provide a better shifting experience.
Available Gear Map:
(Gears not listed are mechanically not possible to shift into)
– Drive = 1, 2, 3, 4
– 3rd = 1, 2, 3
– 1-2 = 1, 2
Engine Braking Map:
(Gears not listed will engine free spin when you let off the gas)
– Drive = 3, 4
– 3rd = 2, 3
– 1-2 = 1, 2