Speed sensor/speedometer
08-31-2012, 12:21 PM
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Speed sensor/speedometer
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
08-31-2012, 12:45 PM
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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!
Hey, I've for a carbonated 84 with a 2.5,,,sitting!
08-31-2012, 02:45 PM
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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....
09-03-2012, 07:42 AM
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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!
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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!)
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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
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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?
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