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10-28-2009, 12:52 PM
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Speedometer/Odometer Not working
I have a 1998 Cherokee Sport with the 4.0 I6, and the speedometer and odometer don't work, but the other gauges do. A mechanic said I need the complete gauge cluster replaced, but I'm wondering if it could be just a cable. Can anyone give me some insight?
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10-28-2009, 01:01 PM
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Location: Huntingdon, PA
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Check the ground wires on the passenger side of the engine block before you go and replace the gauges. There should be a stud with a nut on it right behind the distributor. Take the wires off, clean the contacts with some sand paper and brake cleaner. It's worth a shot.
-Justin
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10-28-2009, 01:04 PM
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Also check the connections behind the gauge cluster, possibly it got disconnected
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10-28-2009, 01:10 PM
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I suppose I should've put this in the description but often forget. The speedometer works 1 out of a 100 times, and its always when I'm coming to a stop from faster than 25 mph.
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10-28-2009, 01:14 PM
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I would definitely check those grounds. Just fixed mine yesterday. Speedometer, odometer, and fuel gauge wouldn't work. They also caused some other problems.
-Justin
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10-28-2009, 01:42 PM
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Location: Chambersburg, PA
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I fixed mine the other day by cleaning the grounds as well, but when I jumped in it the following day it didn't work again 
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12-15-2009, 11:44 AM
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Could it also be a gauge cluster issue?
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12-15-2009, 12:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nick_n_ii
Could it also be a gauge cluster issue?
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Yes, My temp gauge quit working cause the plastic cracked around the mounting screws which was the connection between the cluster circuit and the gauge
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12-15-2009, 01:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by koolaid5
I fixed mine the other day by cleaning the grounds as well, but when I jumped in it the following day it didn't work again |
Mine still isn't fixed. I replaced the gauge cluster, because I found a cheap one on ebay, but that didn't do anything. I took the ground off again and cleaned it all up, but still no luck. It has to be my VSS, or at least I'm hoping. I need to buy a replacement. Mine just doesn't look right the way all of that is going into the transfer case. Can someone snap a few pics of yours for me to compare?
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12-15-2009, 01:38 PM
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Well my brothers 99 XJ so far:
I've replace the cluster, cleaned and inspected all the connections, cleaned the ground wire and added a second ground wire to be sure.
I'm at a lose.
Speedo and trip meter don't work and the Gas gauge reads full or empty randomly as you drive own the street.
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12-15-2009, 02:04 PM
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Chrysler has never been known for their superb wiring
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Project/DD - 95' Cherokee Sport, 2 Door, Converted to 4x4, AX-15, NP231, Black and lots of other goodies
88' Cherokee Limited - RIP
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Speedometer/Odometer Not working
