Hey there! Hoping one of you Jeep pros can help me on this one! I got a 98 Jeep Cherokee! Well about a week ago my speedometer started to tweek out on me But none of my other guages are doing it! When i start to drive down the road my speedometer will start to bounce all over the place.. it only happens when im in gear! Would that be the speed sensor or a short some where! Can anyone please help me on this!?? I heard the cherokees are known for those speed sensor to trip out like that! Can someone push me in the right direction? please and THANK YOU

 

If you could post a code there are some guys here who are pretty sharp. Guess the parts store might read it free.

Hey, I've for a carbonated 84 with a 2.5,,,sitting!

 

It hasnt thrown a code! Its just odd

 

Got me. I think there are connectors, including to the speed sensor there behind the dipstick somewhere. Wire connections cause allot of problems..that's all I've got....

 

Ok thanks man! I actually think its connectors as well! Some punk *** kids stole my radio outta my jeep and every since then my speedometer has been tweekin out!

 

Ah....so the thick plottens! You should have them put the radio back. So I'm just curious, (and it maybe helpful to someone who has a clue), does the speedo work if you shift to neutral while you are moving, and, do your reverse lights work? (parked of course!)

 

Is this a 4X4 XJ?

 

yes its 4x4 with a long arm kit on it.. but that dont matter.. and the speedometer trips out in park as well.. bad connection? transmission seems to drive fine...

 

Did you ever get a resolution to this? I have a 98 2wd 4.0 and my speedo just sits at zero. Code p0500 vehicle speed sensor "A" I changed the sensor and still no dice?