Why is the instrument cluster on my Jeep Cherokee not working?

The cluster has stopped working again too. I decided to hook my OBD2 scanner up figuring there was probably a code and I pulled the following: P1686, P1694, P1698. All of them have to do with the PCM not communicating with the instrument cluster.

Is it safe to drive a Quadra Trac in 4WD?

Driving in the 4WD LOW position on dry, hard-surfaced roads may cause increased tire wear and damage to driveline components. When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine speed is approximately three times that of the 4WD HI position at a given road speed. Take care not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).

Why is the PCM on my Jeep Cherokee not working?

I did notice that I have a wire (white with double black trace) that is cut, but after pulling the entire harness out I don’t see another end of that wire anywhere. According tothe All Data the white w/ double black trace and the purple with brown trace wires are communication wires that go back to the PCM.

Why is the CPS on my Jeep Cherokee not working?

According tothe All Data the white w/ double black trace and the purple with brown trace wires are communication wires that go back to the PCM. Again, another reason why I don’t think that the CPS is bad.

Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee a Quadra Trac?

The NV249 introduced a low range lock that provided a hard gear connection to front and rear. The NV249 could be found in the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Cherokee. The Quadra-Trac systems were never found in any of the Jeep Wrangler models from YJ to JK or in a CJ-5.

What is the name of the Jeep 4WD system?

Jeep Quadra-Trac 4wd System. The Quadra-Trac name is used on a variety of Jeep full-time 4WD systems. It was available on several Jeep vehicles over a span of years. Often the name Quadra-Trac name was used to refer to the full time 4wd system even though many of the systems operated differently and were even made by different manufacturers.

Is the rear axle offset on a Quadra Trac?

Rear axle offset – the rear axle in a Quadra-trac equipped Jeep will be offset to the passenger side. Easily spotted from the rear. No 4wd shifter – there will be a totally open hump in the center of the Jeep’s interior.

What does the check gauge light mean on a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

If your “Check Gauges” light is on, the light means pretty much whay it says…CHECK GAUGES! One or more of your gauges is/are reading outside of normal operating range.

Why are all the lights on my Jeep Cherokee not working?

The lights work (cel, seatbelt light, air bag, etc) but the actual gauges don’t work. Any ideas of where I should check? All the grounds seem to be connected, and I haven’t made any changes with wiring in regard to the cluster.

If your “Check Gauges” light is on, the light means pretty much whay it says…CHECK GAUGES! One or more of your gauges is/are reading outside of normal operating range.

Checked the fuses, as well as the hot to the cluster from the fuse and back to the battery. Next plan is the grounds and then the connectors. Not liking this instrument panel

What are the indicators on a grandcherokee instrument cluster?

I HAVE left and right indicators, one (fused at kisk panel fuse group OK ) constant 12 volts one 12 volt ign.start run, one dimmer control terminal, and 2 terminals reading 2.5 volts approx , assume these are the “bus” lines. WHAT are the others and does any one know how to check out the new cluster to make sure it is the correct one ????

Are there CD’s in a 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

( South Australia) Most manuals show this info but have only got wrangler and cherokee CD’s not Grand cherokee 98 !!!! Also, most diagrams show 2 ground terminals and mine reads as if there is no earth.

What does it mean if your instrument cluster has failed?

Ffinally cluster has failed permently on all but hard wired items .ie no gauges and warning lights but dimmer control and ABS warning light working? . vehicle towed home. Fault gone no fuse blows but still no cluster.

Why does my XJ instrument cluster stop working?

I have a 1999 XJ – and the instrument cluster occassionaly stops working — with mine, if you push on it towards the bottom (nearest the odo reset) it will reseat and continue working for months. This is the second instrument cluster – I replaced the original due to the same issue you are experiencing with a used cluster from eBay $35

Is the gauge cluster connected to the ECU?

Have the local dealer test your ECU, it is data lines (digital 1 & 0) that send the info to the cluster from the ECU. You can’t easily by-pass the gauge cluster because the ECU interfaces with the cluster.

Can a check engine light be removed from an instrument cluster?

The cluster acts like a mini-BCM, there will be no easy way to drive a check engine light if you remove the cluster, if you need the check engine light for IM test you will be in trouble, not to mention the fact that you will not know when you have an ECU problem.

Why are the lights on my instrument cluster not working?

2006 infiniti qx56 – rpm not working, some of the dash lights not lit, when I turn headlights on or day light running lights on the entire instrument cluster goes black. when turned off, the dash is lit (except for the ones that don’t lite at all). do I need a new cluster?

Why does my instrument cluster on my Pontiac Sunfire not work?

I have a 2005 Pontiac Sunfire with instrument cluster issues, my temperature gauge doesn’t work it is pegged way over hot and my gas gauge work occasionally. The rest of the cluster seems to be fine, now is it my cluster that is bad or the sending units that are bad? I am betting its the cluster for my 05 sunfire as well.

Why is my Car Cluster not working on my 1994 Concorde?

I have a 1994 Chrysler Concorde 3.5 and my cluster isn’t working at all. when you crank the car the speedometer jumps just a tiny bit, but if you press the gas pedal the rpm gauge doesn’t move. Also when you drive the car, the speedometer and the rpm gauge doesn’t move. Everything light wise works.

Why is my instrument cluster not working on my Dodge Ram?

I have a 2001 dodge ram 1500 5.9l 4×4 and the instrument cluster gauges dont work and it doesnt light up only when I turn the headlights on the headlight indicator lights up on the cluster. All the fuses are good except the illumination fuse it has no power on either side but the fuse is good.

Where are the fuses for the gauge cluster?

Specifically, fuse 14 and 17 in the fuse block on the driver’s side of the dash. ok pele i checked my instrument cluster and got no codes but all the gauge cluster needles still work and were functioning in the test! and said chec.

How do you test the instrument cluster on a Honda Accord?

Testing the instrument cluster: (Start with the key in the OFF position.) -Push and hold the trip/reset button on the instrument cluster. -Turn the key to RUN (Do not start the engine.) while you are still holding the button. -The word “CHEC” will appear in the odometer display, you can let go of the button now.

What to do if your instrument cluster is not working?

Side note: NO work has been done on the XJ since the XJ last ran without issue, and that was a week ago. Maybe try and disconnect the battery to clear the pcm?

Why is the instrument cluster on my Jeep Cherokee not working?