Yj to cj dash conversion - Page 2

Boss_hog · 12-05-2011, 05:27 PM

And another thing... This is exactly everything that I bought. I have the k4 indicator lights and the 6 autometer gauges. I did not get anything else. Someone told me autometer came with their own sending units. I dont really know what that is lol...(I know I know pretty dumb), but do I need to purchase this because the speedometer didnt come with anything else. It only came with the gauge and some lightbulb colors.

scubamc · 12-05-2011, 07:01 PM

OK Boss I can help you with this. Are you needing help with all the gauges or just the speedo?

The speedo, you have two wires coming out of the t-case. You want to splice into the blue one with a wire that you run to the "SIG" terminal on the back of the new speedo. That will pick up a signal that the speedo can read. Do not be surprised to see the needle on the speedometer bounce around some. The other connections should be easier to figure out.

Let me know if you need help with the other gauges as well.

Boss_hog · 12-05-2011, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scubamc

OK Boss I can help you with this. Are you needing help with all the gauges or just the speedo?

The speedo, you have two wires coming out of the t-case. You want to splice into the blue one with a wire that you run to the "SIG" terminal on the back of the new speedo. That will pick up a signal that the speedo can read. Do not be surprised to see the needle on the speedometer bounce around some. The other connections should be easier to figure out.

Let me know if you need help with the other gauges as well.

Ok so I dont use the cable with the needle in it at all?? I might need some help on the other gauges, but havent tried hooking them up yet. I have just been trying the speedo. Is it cool if I PM you if I get stuck on something??

Thanks

scubamc · 12-05-2011, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boss_hog

Ok so I dont use the cable with the needle in it at all?? I might need some help on the other gauges, but havent tried hooking them up yet. I have just been trying the speedo. Is it cool if I PM you if I get stuck on something??

Thanks

That is the factory mechanical speedometer cable. You do not need it. You can do one of two things with it. Remove it and cap where it screws into the t-case or just leave it connected to the t-case. PM me with any questions.

Boss_hog · 12-11-2011, 12:48 PM

Update. Its getting ther

**1SASjeepster** · 12-11-2011, 06:50 PM

Boss hog,

You still have the greatest avatar I have ever seen!! Boy, that woman has a great set of lungs!! Oh, nice dash too... You know what I mean.

Take care,

Boss_hog · 12-29-2011, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1SASjeepster

Boss hog,

You still have the greatest avatar I have ever seen!! Boy, that woman has a great set of lungs!! Oh, nice dash too... You know what I mean.

Take care,

Thanks ...she does dont she

Anyways the dash build is completely finished. I took some last photo shots of it today. It looks nice and everything seems to be in working condition.

I'll post all the pics when I get a chance. I just need to load them onto my computer.

Later

brentd711 · 12-29-2011, 05:04 PM

Your old '91 speedo cable should be worth a few dollars to someone. It's the only one that's push-on x 5/8 nut and all the manufacturers seem to have discontinued them.

Boss_hog · 01-04-2012, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brentd711

Your old '91 speedo cable should be worth a few dollars to someone. It's the only one that's push-on x 5/8 nut and all the manufacturers seem to have discontinued them.

Thanks for the tip. I'llbe selling that on ebay soon.

tommbstone · 01-04-2012, 09:44 PM

I'm stuck on speed'o cable as well. I have an 89 with Howell VSS attached to T-case. I don't know what wire to tap into or if i need a cable and a gm sensor like this? I have the same DD dash

but i want white gages

scubamc · 01-04-2012, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommbstone

I'm stuck on speed'o cable as well. I have an 89 with Howell VSS attached to T-case. I don't know what wire to tap into or if i need a cable and a gm sensor like this? I have the same DD dash

but i want white gages

You should be able to tap into one of the wires coming off the Howell VSS. I would call Howell to see if they know. If not call Autometer. I know on the 91 YJ you tap into the blue wire.

tommbstone · 06-05-2012, 04:25 PM

Its the brown wire off the Howell VSS but its only a two pluse so I'm not sure if the gage needs a five. Thats as far as I've got on my new autometer speedo.

davidnegreiro · 06-05-2012, 04:55 PM

i'll have to figure out how to upload a picture, but i did a whole custom dash. it was a pain. and it's not exactly done.

**sdotcarter** · 06-05-2012, 05:04 PM

Figure out the wiring.pins on the back of your new speedometers and connect them to the two on your tcase.

Edit:
Shoulda refreshed before I posted.

Boss_hog · 08-24-2012, 08:16 PM

I know its been awhile but I thought I should post the finished product of the Dash.

I love it and think it looks great compared to the YJ dash IMO

ANd thanks again SCUBAMC for all your help with the wiring