1997 zj overhead console ?
11-20-2010, 12:31 AM
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1997 zj overhead console ?
Ive been wanting to brighten up the look of my 2000 xj interior so I had an idea, I always have thought that the zj overhead consoles are sweet so I went to the boneyard and picked one up out of a 1997 zj. Now my question is, how in the heck do I wire it in? All I want it for is the temp and compass nothing else. Please help?
11-20-2010, 06:37 AM
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There should be a wire harness up under the headliner already. But the plug ends might not be the same. Might have to splice it. Also might need a temp sending unit.
11-20-2010, 09:06 AM
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I was reading up on it and people are saying there is no way to hook up the temp sensor because in the newer zjs it was sensed from the computer?
11-21-2010, 02:45 PM
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heres my zj one in my 97
the wiring can be easily redone to make the outside temp and compass work but the MPG stuff is a no go...you can prob fit an xj computer in a zj one they look identical .
just to let you know i got ride of mine for the xj one because i wanted all the functions but if you dont care about mpg just make the temp/compass work
send me a pm if you need a hand with wiring
the wiring can be easily redone to make the outside temp and compass work but the MPG stuff is a no go...you can prob fit an xj computer in a zj one they look identical .
just to let you know i got ride of mine for the xj one because i wanted all the functions but if you dont care about mpg just make the temp/compass work
send me a pm if you need a hand with wiring
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so question related to the topic. what years of te XJ will fit the 2000 xj and bolt/plug right in...\
ive always wanted to do this but didnt know what it really took to do it.
ive always wanted to do this but didnt know what it really took to do it.
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I know the thread is old. I used the search button 
I have a 97. The wire harness is already in the roof top waiting for OHC to plug in? Or so I need the harness?
XJ or ZJ console same?
I have a 97. The wire harness is already in the roof top waiting for OHC to plug in? Or so I need the harness?
XJ or ZJ console same?
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You need the harness for the display to work(OHC down the pass side A-pillor to the junction block in the pass kick panel)
its also wired into the visors, I cut and spliced it into my visors rathern then tracking them down. The junction bloxk/body side is pre wired.
Don't forget teh roof bracket... not made anymore
its also wired into the visors, I cut and spliced it into my visors rathern then tracking them down. The junction bloxk/body side is pre wired.
Don't forget teh roof bracket... not made anymore
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