Overhead Console issue...
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Overhead Console issue...
I'm brand new to this forum, I just bought a 2002 Grand Cherokee (WJ) yesterday. My first 4 x 4! It has the overhead trip computer, but the temperature always displays -40 C (I'm in Canada). I'm assuming that the temperature sensor is either disconnected or damaged and I haven't had time to look yet. Would be interested in hearing from others how easy/difficult the sensor is to replace, or whether the misread means some other problem (such as an issue with the chassis computer, which is apparently common with these vehicles.)
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The reading of -40C is a default reading. This is usually a broken temp sensor. If you give me until tonight I can check the school comp. to see how hard and where it is.
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the sensor is extremely easy to replace/fix,if you look at the passenger side of your front grill you will see it right behind the throat ring..sometimes the connection just needs to be cleaned
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Thanks very much for your response. I only bought the Jeep the day before yesterday and hadn't even looked for the sensor yet - it is nice to know that it is easy to find. I also found on another site, complete instructions and even pictures showing how to service the sensor. http://www.wjjeeps.com/ambient.htm.
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