1997 Cherokee Gauges

plotski999 · 11-19-2009, 10:35 PM

Hey guys, I'm new here and I need some help. I just bought a 97' cherokee for $300, its been sitting for just about two years. the one thing I can't figure out is the gauges. Originally the check engine light, airbag light, etc. worked but non of the actual gauges. Then, i replaced the battery. Now the lights and gauges don't work....Illumination via the headlight switch has always worked.

Any Ideas?

AWOL · 11-19-2009, 11:38 PM

You could try pulling the gauge panel out and making sure the connections are clean and not loose. I would start with that.

plotski999 · 11-20-2009, 11:36 AM

I guess I will have to pull the cluster out and see if anything is loose/corroded. I just didn't know if removing battery terminals and the rest of the lights dieing could possibly be related

myHEEPis.rad · 11-20-2009, 02:20 PM

fuses possibly??

plotski999 · 11-20-2009, 05:31 PM

I did check all the fuses and it wasn't that, however that was the problem when the illumination did not work, radio fuse does dome lights and gauges illumination

11-19-2009, 10:35 PM	#1
plotski999 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11 My Photos	1997 Cherokee Gauges Hey guys, I'm new here and I need some help. I just bought a 97' cherokee for $300, its been sitting for just about two years. the one thing I can't figure out is the gauges. Originally the check engine light, airbag light, etc. worked but non of the actual gauges. Then, i replaced the battery. Now the lights and gauges don't work....Illumination via the headlight switch has always worked. Any Ideas?

11-19-2009, 11:38 PM	#2
AWOL Empty Pockets Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sycamore, IL Posts: 124 My Photos 1997 Cherokee Year: 1997 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0L Transmission: Auto Transfer Case: 231 Tires: 31 BFG A/T	You could try pulling the gauge panel out and making sure the connections are clean and not loose. I would start with that. __________________ -Eric- 97XJ It's best to leap before you look...

11-20-2009, 02:20 PM	#4
myHEEPis.rad 133T\|\/\|3;D Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: mendocino County, CA707 Posts: 243 My Photos 91 Cherokee Year: 91 Model: Cherokee Engine: 4.0 Transmission: auto Front Axle: D30 Rear Axle: D35 Tires: 33 inch Lift Specifications: 3 1/2" Misc Accessories: rock sliders,hoodvents,2x4 rear bumper,cut front end,cobra cb,torque locker switch	fuses possibly?? __________________ Heeeeep Herokeeees lifted 91xj, 33"tires,F150 coils,shackles and spacer, rock sliders,2x4 rear bumper,cobra CB,roof rack www.myspace.com/bmxxxer

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11-20-2009, 11:36 AM	#3
plotski999 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11 My Photos	I guess I will have to pull the cluster out and see if anything is loose/corroded. I just didn't know if removing battery terminals and the rest of the lights dieing could possibly be related

11-20-2009, 05:31 PM	#5
plotski999 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11 My Photos	I did check all the fuses and it wasn't that, however that was the problem when the illumination did not work, radio fuse does dome lights and gauges illumination

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