got2lovethexj

i have an 88 xj and it doesnt have a rpm gauge. if i go to the junk yard and find the stock gauge cluster with a tach will it hook right up. ive herd that will plug right in. if anyone knows about the wiring and if its all the same please let me know what i got to do to switch out the clustrer with the different one. thanks

got2lovethexj

anyone?

mcssls

yes but, make sure the color of the back case matches your as I remember. White case is non HO and blue case is HO

got2lovethexj

what back case?

Madman

Reverse side of gauges?

OverlandZJ

Yes, you can replace your gauge cluster with with one that has full instrumentation.

Your Jeep being a 96 has an electrical speedometer vs the earlier cable driven one. If you stay between the years of 91? and 96 you'll be sure to have the correct cluster.

Then you'll need to hit the parts store and get the oil pressure and water temp sending units for a gauge... not the indicator (or idiot light) unit. Guess you can try the sending units from the junkyard if they work..

Search full gauge cluster and you should find more threads on this.

got2lovethexj

my xj is a 88 not a 96. and my current cluster has gauges not lights. i just want the cluster with thetach mine doesnt have one.

SHO_91

I'm not 100% sure, but I think the tachometer (rpm) gets it's signal from the CPS. In most cars, where the tach is omitted, there's still a plug for it from the factory. I'd check there first, before looking for a gauge. If you can find it, just go to the j/y and get a tach from a same model/year Jeep with a manual trans. HTH.

96_xj

you could get an aftermarket one like i did. it operates just like the normal gauge cluster as far as lighting goes(dimming and operated by the switch) sorry for the crappy picture, bright day outside, tinted windows=dark inside

smtippin

Overland had it right, just not your year. In 1991, Jeep started using electronic speedo cables. You need to get a gauge cluster from a 1990 or older. Remember that the odometer goes with the cluster, so make sure you do whatever it takes to be legal (have a shop adjust the odo). If you're at the JY, you might as well pull the temperature sending unit and the oil pressure sending unit so that the gauges read correctly. Otherwise, you'll be paying for them at your local parts jockey. All of the gauges will work for you when you install the correct sending units. The tach will work.

s

Check this out. My legal counsel is reminding me to encourage you to stay legal.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/h...s-pics-424209/

got2lovethexj

ill have to change the sending units for the different cluster even tho my current cluster has gauges. the sending units are different?

smtippin

I've never seen a cluster with gauges and no tach. If you've already got needle type gauges, I'd imagine you wouldn't need the sending units. Just grab a cluster with the tach and you should be set. Remember to use a 90 and older. I'm not sure about the HO non HO distinction, but it looks like you've already gotten good advice about that.

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got2lovethexj

ya i have a cluster with oil, temp, and volt gauges and no tach its weird but it does. and now i know it needs to be pre 90 witch is a renix model. thanks for everyones advice. if anyone has anymore about the subject that hasnt been discussed dont be shy the more advice the better. thanks all.

OverlandZJ

How did i get the year wrong... huh.

Some Renix clusters had a large fuel gauge in where the tach would be.