2003 Jeep TJ Speedo Cluster Compatibility

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300 isn't a bad price if that's for the whole cluster. CPD has it for US$495, list $604 You could call them and ask. 888-528-2200

(no relation to CPD, just a happy customer)

As for the true problem, can't tell without digging into it. It could be as simple as a loose connection, the circuit board, or the speedometer head.

Heck, I'd try removing the battery ground for a couple of minutes then putting it back to see if the problem clears.

Does it go away if you THWACK the dash?

Recycling yards are supposed to have parts interchange books, that say which part goes with which model and year. I haven't consulted them regarding this particular part, but I have found their information reliable in other applications.

Earle

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where are you located? there is a speedo shop down the road from me I have used before here in houston. they are cheap and good!

Jeeps are known for ground and main bus plug issues over the later years. I think I would open it up and check. There are two grounds on the dashes, apparently the left one deals with the gauges.

I think I would disconnect the battery for a few minutes to reset the computers and thump on the dash itself to see if either changed anything before opening it though.

I think I would also be checking the sender down at the t-case also. Maybe the cable got snagged or crushed or melted and is sending garbage up the line?

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail >

Yeah, I have thwacked the dash many a time and it may have been caused by a very rough ride. I called Chrysler and they gave me the $500 price and told me that the 2004 cluster should work, but I was told by someone else that the only cluster that will fit a 2003 is a 2003 cluster. GGGRRRR! Thanks for the info, it is greatly appreciated.

I actually have contacted the salvage yards but only to see if they had something that fit. I will call again to check with the whole compatibility thing, good call. I am going to go out right now as well to disconnect the battery to try that out as well as the ground thing. Would I have problems with the odometer and not the trip odometer if the sender was bad. I havn't really looked at all of the workings of the system and prolly wouldn't understand it too well because it is all electronic. Where abouts would I find these grounds to check?

I am located in Midcoast Maine. Whats the name of the outfit in Houston? I think that I may have sent the cluster from my old 80 BMW to Texas to have it repaired and can't seem to remember the name of the place. That would be great if they do work mailorder.

I appreciate all of the help guys and if there is any more info that you can share it would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!!!