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1998 xj dash problems

Old Jun 24, 2014 | 07:29 PM
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Default 1998 xj dash problems

While driving my jeep the tach an Speedo shut off at random for about 40 sec then comes back on. Any ideas
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 12:52 AM
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Does the air bag light come on too? Its a very common issue for the late models it seems, my 98 does it sometimes too.... A swift tap on the dash and they come right back.

I think I read its related to the connector for the cluster iirc. Some say to take the cluster out and clean out the connector and add a little dielectric grease and it usually fixes it.
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 07:16 AM
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No air bag light, it's already a different cluster. I've cleaned the connection like ten times. It'll shut off then turn on at least 5-7 times in 10 mile drive. Its getting pretty old an starting to **** me off haha
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