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Title: gauges went wacky.
Post by: gomi on October 28, 2006, 10:11:31 PM

Okay, my gauges have gone wacky on me. I think there is a recall on this. My gauges will randomly stop working and turn back on if you hit the dash. It has happened twice now.I know there is a recall on this but does anyone know how to fix this. I really don't have the time to take the jeep in. Thanks guys.

Title: gauges went wacky.
Post by: Jeffy on October 28, 2006, 10:30:04 PM

It has to do with the wire harness at the gauges.  I'm sure a TJ'er will come in with an answer.  It's very common problem that can be fixed at home, I believe.  The harness is getting pulled and disconnects itself.

Title: gauges went wacky.
Post by: Bounty Hunter on October 28, 2006, 11:34:58 PM

There's no recall but a TSB.  Remove the gauge cluster and unplug the BUS connector where it connects to the main wiring harness.  Bend the pins in the connector slightly for better contact and reattach using dialectic grease.  Some even ziptie the connector to be sure it stays tight.

Title: gauges went wacky.
Post by: DemonicHuey on October 29, 2006, 01:42:12 AM

Quote from: "Bounty Hunter"

There's no recall but a TSB.  Remove the gauge cluster and unplug the BUS connector where it connects to the main wiring harness.  Bend the pins in the connector slightly for better contact and reattach using dialectic grease.  Some even ziptie the connector to be sure it stays tight.

any better and u would of done it for him ...good call....
that dash cluster can be a pain in the butt but once u get everything tight it will work better....

Title: gauges went wacky.
Post by: JeepersCreepers on October 31, 2006, 10:27:23 PM

gomi, I ran across this over on the Jeepfourm,it may help you out if you've not got it fixed yet.......................... :D



http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179282

Title: gauges went wacky.
Post by: gomi on November 01, 2006, 08:21:03 AM

Quote from: "JeepersCreepers"

gomi, I ran across this over on the Jeepfourm,it may help you out if you've not got it fixed yet.......................... :D



http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=179282

Sweet, thanks alot! this write up is perfect.