gauge cluster does not work on 96 xj
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gauge cluster does not work on 96 xj
I have tested every single fuse, check all the wires and even replaced the speed sensor. At first it was just the speedometer, then all the sudden everything went out. The only thing that sort of works is the temp gauge. I now have to carry extra fuel with me at all times. Which is fine except sometims I have to drive my 4 month old daughter around and I don't want her to breath the fumes, but I dont really have a choice. Any suggestions would be great.
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Year: 1994
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Originally Posted by taylor_usmc72
I have tested every single fuse, check all the wires and even replaced the speed sensor. At first it was just the speedometer, then all the sudden everything went out. The only thing that sort of works is the temp gauge. I now have to carry extra fuel with me at all times. Which is fine except sometims I have to drive my 4 month old daughter around and I don't want her to breath the fumes, but I dont really have a choice. Any suggestions would be great.
Do they light up at all?
Does the odometer work?
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yes i did. all that is good and all the lights are good also. and i just recently noticed that my compass and exterior thermometer isn't working either. the one on the roof
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I have been researching this for about 18 months now. I have a '97 with the same problem. I have removed and cleaned the cluster connections, have cleaned the engine grounds, replaced the turn signal indicator and some other stuff with no luck. I don't think it's a corrosion or connection issue because going over a bump or tapping on the cluster doesn't restore the gauges. Most of the time turning the right turn signal on will get them going again after about 45 seconds. I have seen one post somewhere that suggests it may be a bad component that's being scanned by one of the engine computers. These appear to include power door switches and other stuff. It's still driving me crazy.
That post suggests unplugging components one at a time to see if it's fixed. Others swear by running a new ground to the cluster, replacing the cluster, replacing the ECU, cleaning various ground points beneath the dash and the most popular -- putting in a Jeep tech fix that adds new connectors to the existing cluster wiring by soldering in new wires. These were in a kit released by Jeep several years ago.
That post suggests unplugging components one at a time to see if it's fixed. Others swear by running a new ground to the cluster, replacing the cluster, replacing the ECU, cleaning various ground points beneath the dash and the most popular -- putting in a Jeep tech fix that adds new connectors to the existing cluster wiring by soldering in new wires. These were in a kit released by Jeep several years ago.
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I have tested every single fuse, check all the wires and even replaced the speed sensor. At first it was just the speedometer, then all the sudden everything went out. The only thing that sort of works is the temp gauge. I now have to carry extra fuel with me at all times. Which is fine except sometims I have to drive my 4 month old daughter around and I don't want her to breath the fumes, but I dont really have a choice. Any suggestions would be great.
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Im dealing with the same thing in a 96.. oil pressure volts and temp.. everything else just stopped.. dis anyone ever solve their problem?
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I'm convinced one of the sensors, instruments or controls is malfunctioning. I haven't tracked it down yet. Have seen several articles where cleaning up a sensor connection, finding a corroded wire or replacing a bad window switch, etc. cleared the problem. It is not the connection behind the instruments in my jeep. Tried this several times. That's a red herring. Good luck
I'm convinced one of the sensors, instruments or controls is malfunctioning. I haven't tracked it down yet. Have seen several articles where cleaning up a sensor connection, finding a corroded wire or replacing a bad window switch, etc. cleared the problem. It is not the connection behind the instruments in my jeep. Tried this several times. That's a red herring. Good luck
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