Can I put a 97 fuel tank and sending unit/regulator in my 1996 XJ

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Oct 22, 2013 | 02:27 PM

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96WhiteCherokee

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thanks Anony

This is what I found on the 96 connector:

6 5 4
3 2 1

1 fuel pump feed (fuel pump relay - 12 volts) (DG/RD)
2 sensor ground (BK/LT BLU) PCM A4
3 instrument cluster (DK BLU)
4 -
5 low fuel (BK BLU/WT) PCM C26
6 ground (BLK)

number 3 is the one that worries me the most. Seems that even if i connect the correct wires to the PCM, i'm left with what to do with the number 3 wire.

I assume the gauge works from that wire somehow.

Here's the info from the other post:

Fuel pump module connector for 97+

6 5 4
3 2 1

1 fuel pump feed & fuel ga. sending unit driver (fuel pump relay - 12 volts) (DB/WT)
3 fuel level sensor (DB/LG) <<<< PCM C26 (5 volts)
4 fuel return sensor (BR/YL) >>>> PCM A4 (return signal)
6 ground (BK)

PCM >>>>> (B+/B-) >>>>> fuel gauge

The fuel gauge sending unit uses 12 volts from the fuel pump feed

Oct 22, 2013 | 05:40 PM

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Anony

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Engine: 4.0L

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Oct 28, 2013 | 12:47 PM

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96WhiteCherokee

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Thanks Anony! I'm going to have to check this out.

Oct 29, 2013 | 09:51 PM

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Anony

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Mar 31, 2015 | 10:11 PM

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marked1

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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FYI, I have a 96 w/ fuel sender issues. None available anywhere. A royal pain in the butt to say the least. I just found this link for those that need 96 pump assy. Price is high but it is the only one I've found anywhere. http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...hfupu5003869AA

Jun 7, 2018 | 12:22 AM

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XJCLASSICSTROUD

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From: rush, ky

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Have you ever figured out the sending unit wiring? I ran into this same problem. Had both pumps side by side and seen the 97+ sending unit had a level reading then a reading for fuel light? Where 96 just had one wire the ground. I wired it how I thought it would work but I’m think the risistance may be wrong?? With any help would be appreciated before I tear back into it with a bolt meter.

Jun 7, 2018 | 05:50 AM

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SteveMongr

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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Year: 2000 WJ

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJCLASSICSTROUD

All I know is that the 1996 XJ has a fuel pump assembly that works only on the 96. No other year will work as a direct replacement.

Jun 7, 2018 | 06:10 AM

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EZEARL

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Year: '96

Model: Cherokee

^^^that.

Best price I've found so far:
http://www.partstrain.com/store/deta...Brand-BR-Crown

Apr 14, 2020 | 05:18 AM

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semon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by XJCLASSICSTROUD

Hi I am having the same problem did you end up figuring it out? Fuel pump works car runs but the fuel gauge in on with the light and doesn't move any help will be very appreciated.
Thank you

Simon

Jan 24, 2021 | 02:46 PM

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Jethrodarednek

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From: Oklahoma

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by semon

Hi I am having the same problem did you end up figuring it out? Fuel pump works car runs but the fuel gauge in on with the light and doesn't move any help will be very appreciated.
Thank you

Simon

Not sure if this'll help but who knows someone else may need it.