Speedometer help after SYE
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Speedometer help after SYE
So I purchased a 1998 cherokee about a month ago knowing that the speedometer wasnt working when I bought it. The PO had installed a rugged ridge brand SYE and installed it onto the np231. After some research I ended up buying a different speedo gear(31 tooth since I'm running 32in tires) and installing that. I have tried installing the speedo housing into the T-case in all 3 positions and the 28-31 range multiple times with no luck. But when the housing is pulled and the gear is spun the speedo on the dash works confirming that it just isnt contacting anything inside the case. I've talked to several different local mechanics and none of them seem to have any ideas on how to go about fixing it either.
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Also, some SYEs require trimming off the end of the speedo gear "nose" because it is too long and bottoms out on the other side causing your speedo assembly not to seat all the way in the housing and the gears dont mesh.
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So I purchased a 1998 cherokee about a month ago knowing that the speedometer wasnt working when I bought it. The PO had installed a rugged ridge brand SYE and installed it onto the np231. After some research I ended up buying a different speedo gear(31 tooth since I'm running 32in tires) and installing that. I have tried installing the speedo housing into the T-case in all 3 positions and the 28-31 range multiple times with no luck. But when the housing is pulled and the gear is spun the speedo on the dash works confirming that it just isnt contacting anything inside the case. I've talked to several different local mechanics and none of them seem to have any ideas on how to go about fixing it either.
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The link posted above is one that I came across while doing my research. So since my cherokee is a 98 it has the electronics VSS not the cable driven speedo. I will check here in a bit to see about the blue gear collar inside the t-case.
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You are missing the blue gear that is supposed to be on the tail shaft portion.
The gear slides over the end and fits into that position with a lock ring iirc.
The gear slides over the end and fits into that position with a lock ring iirc.
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Called Rugged Ridge for ya. Cross reference part numbers are below.
4338996
s16276
You can buy it here.
http://www.gbaparts.net/catalog/prod...-part-4338996/
They also said that if you gave them a call and explain that you bought it used and this piece was missing, they would ship one out to you for free. I spoke with Josh in tech.
Hope this helps,
Kris Froehlich
4338996
s16276
You can buy it here.
http://www.gbaparts.net/catalog/prod...-part-4338996/
They also said that if you gave them a call and explain that you bought it used and this piece was missing, they would ship one out to you for free. I spoke with Josh in tech.
Hope this helps,
Kris Froehlich