Jeep Gauges not working

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Here I show how I fixed the gauges on my Jeep Wrangler YJ. As YJ's get older, you'll find more issues like this.
It is not that uncommon for Jeep Wrangler YJ dash gauges to go out and the fix can be fairly easy.... if you can find the problem.
I show the steps I went through on how to fix the gauges on my 1994 Jeep wrangler YJ.
1: Checking the fuses on the Jeep
2: Cleaning the ground wires on the engine.
3: Removing the instrument cluster to check the connection of the gauges.
4: Cleaning the fuses that control the Jeeps gauges.
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I hope you find this video on how to fix Jeep gauges helpful.
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@9Dark-Warrior6 5 лет назад

Thanks man, this was exactly my issue when my gauges suddenly went out, you saved me a lot of headache

@JeepSolid 5 лет назад

Awesome! Glad it helped 👍

@supamario830 3 года назад

Thanks for this awesome video. It really helped me fix it. Do you know what could cause that 15amp fuse to blow out because mine was blown out?

@chankludo1 4 года назад

This was my exact problem, when I swapped wiring harnesses, in order to add power windows. The incoming harness had been left in moist conditions. Used a fuse that lights up in case of a short. Helped a bunch, to identify the culprit. Damned #9.

@eagleeric1613 3 года назад

Since the #9 cavity is different on most vehicles and what circuit that 15 amp fuse protects was not mentioned in your video, it would have been more helpful if you described what circuit that 15 amp fuse protects versus it's cavity # inside the fuse block ??? Eric

@renemiramontes.loscabosgui5399 4 месяца назад

Replaced cluster (plastic sheet with copper guides) and cleaned all connections. When opened switch all gauges went 100 and over but temp. Voltage? Over 100%, oil pressure? Same, gas? Same... Didn't even cranked the engine and all gauges but Temp went crazy! Any thoughts?

@mmmasterscross7915 Год назад

Thanks for your help. It was the #9 fuse needed to be cleaned.

@uptownphotography 5 месяцев назад

I am considering buying a 1998 Jeep XJ model and was told the gauges work about 30% of the time. Was your problem intermittent? Would you know if XJ models have this issue also? I need to determine whether the Jeep is worth buying with a similar easy fix issue or is the Jeep going to need a more involved repair. Anything you can share would be very helpful. Thanks. Phil

@kamaraiatekentetake4769 4 года назад

I'm having trouble with my Jeep Cherokee all the gauges are going crazy in my car keeps dying out it won't start what could be the problem

@ligerangry872 3 года назад

Check on the generator is the part which charges the battery ....any Auto Zone will test it for you

@ukjeeper 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tips. Need to pull my 91 yj centre cluster out, as the only thing that works properly is the clock. Fuel gauge reads accurately, until you turn the engine on, then it jumps up 1/4 tank higher. The oil pressure, engine temp do nothing, and the voltmeter needle constantly vibrates at +/- 14 volts.

@CotySlatton Месяц назад

7 years ago to current 2024 its still helping bro, because you just helped me fix my issue and now all my gauges are working! TY

@AdamEmrick 3 года назад

This was exactly what I needed to fix my kid's jeep. Thank you!

@ligerangry872 3 года назад

My 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo won't pass smog check even dough it runs very smooth .... We replaced a new cathalist converted as the only fault. ..... Can somebody Help Please?

@richardconrad698 7 месяцев назад

My '95 YJ keeps blowing that fuse, but only when I go in reverse... It is manual. I can't find the forum link, but someone had said that they had the same issue. The reverse light pulls a bit of power, and it blew their fuse as well. They said it was likely a ground wire.... I'm going to trace my wires as soon as i spray off the dirt.

@bradyrodgers1731 Год назад

I've been pulling my hair out. My #9 fuse has blown and I have a dead short somewhere on my '93 YJ on that circuit. The bad thing is, according to the wiring diagram in the Haynes manual, the supply coming from the #9 goes to a splice with eight other circuits. I have worked on it for days trying to find the shorted wire and have no joy. Any advice to try and find the short circuit?

@flyinglpranch3886 4 года назад

Have had similar problems -- in both a Jeep and in a Ford Van. Tip to add to your kit of solutions: After you have cleaned the contact surfaces, coat them lightly with "DeOx" -- which is a product used in the electrical industry for stopping bi-metallic junctions from corroding. Note: I am being VERY specific about the product name; there are other products (NoAlox, and similar alternatives); but, in my experience, DeOx is the only "electrical" product with a high enough "tack" and viscosity, as well as thermal resistance, to work reliably in automotive applications. That said, it works VERY well. I typically use it on Battery Terminals as well. If I couple a good cleaning (I use an old Lisle Post & Terminal cleaner that makes the surfaces mate *perfectly* to each other) with a liberal coating of DeOx on every mating and exposed surface, plus stainless steel bolts and an external cutoff switch, I don't have to touch the terminals again (for cleaning, anyway) for the life of the battery. I presently have one vehicle battery pushing 15 years, and two at 12+ years, with no maintenance other than keeping the water levels right. Again, this only works reliably with DeOx -- everything else I've tried (particularly under the hood) "runs off" when it gets warn. My $0.02 worth (and that's inflation :-) )

@wvjeepguy8178 3 месяца назад

My Temp and oil pressure gauges just stopped working. All the lights and all the other gauges are fine. Any suggestions? I just put a new circuit board in it as well as new bulbs while I had it apart.

@sergiomadrigal3297 2 года назад

“Voila” the gauges are working… oh crap I’m out of fuel and this sucker is overheating 🤣🤣. Jk , thanks for the vid,, cheers👍

@levidanner 2 года назад

This was the first video that popped up for me. it was the fuse but time will tell if and why it blew the fuse in the first place 1990 YJ 2.5 four angary squirrels.....

@ralphcurran8147 2 месяца назад

Great content! Thank you, exactly what i needed to work my problem , very helpful

@wedowhatwewant6850 2 года назад

My fuel guage stop working. I replaced the entire assembly but still don’t work. 😢 I’m at dead end.

@Infan31970 6 лет назад

My rpm and spedmeter not workkng but other are working -

@O_GDUX_O 4 года назад

Yeah I’m having the same problem

@O_GDUX_O 4 года назад

Have you figured out the problem out yet?

@eddiemorales6669 3 года назад

good afternoon I have a jeep 1990 Wrangler all the instruments work but the luxes of the dashboard do not dream could you give me a tip?

@np2851 3 года назад

I have an xj with a very similar problem. 27 year old rig needs constant tlc, but I love it

@rodneycisneros716 Год назад

My oil pressure gauge slams to 80 and remains there. I have replaced the sending unit and the gauge. Still at 80. Any thoughts?

@Vothtrucks 3 года назад

Number 9... Thats great but what is the nomenclature , what area is the fuse for , the name , the title !

@augustharlacher5660 3 года назад

C'MON DUDE, YOU JUST COULDN'T JUST REPLACE THE FUSE!!!! HOW CHEAP CAN YOU BE?

@laurenbarberii2581 3 года назад

Everything works except my gas gauge. . .. . any suggestions?

@msc1064 22 дня назад

Wow I am learning so much from you sir thank you for the video.

@kevunderwood 6 лет назад

You just made my day. I bought a 91 with the same problem and the same fix. I was troubleshooting the wires and was worried about driving it blind (without gauges to show temp and gas level ect... your vid showed me the way. Thanks so much.

@JeepSolid 6 лет назад

No problem. Glad it helped ya out!

@JackHenryKraven 3 года назад

I have a 96 Grand Cherokee and none of the gauges are working, does anyone actually know how to fix this?

@efrainm1986 5 лет назад

Rented one last week. I had to change it, because of bad gauges. So, I guess the legacy continues even with new jeeps.

@daniellebarnes1512 3 года назад

Ok but my 15 fuse keeps blowing. I keep changing it out.

@javiertorres5306 5 лет назад

My 4wheel drive light doesn't come on when engaged plz help

@TrailRecon 7 лет назад

I hate chasing electrical gremlins! Great video on troubleshooting!

@JeepSolid 7 лет назад

+TrailRecon Yeah, can be a real nightmare sometimes. Thanks.

@davidadams6012 5 лет назад

I took my tack and speedo out and there was only plug on tack side nothing on speedometer side is that right it's a 95 yj

@billscaggs4482 5 месяцев назад

Which fuse if any is constant on the box on the drivers side panel?

@Viking-r5e 8 месяцев назад

I appreciate it, I finally got my XJ guages working again... Turns out the 7.5 fuse was blown after all way down in the corner after checking for the 4th time 🤦‍♂️if only I had realized that 2 days ago lol

@gjwhitney08 7 лет назад

Had the same issue intermittently on my 01 Cherokee. It turned out to be a sloppy ignition switch due to too much weight on key ring. As it turns out, your key controls the dash guages and if it's loose in the ignition, you could encounter this problem

@JeepSolid 7 лет назад

+Guy Whitney Good point! Lots of people out there don't know too much weight on your key ring can cause issues. Thanks for sharing.

@kydavid 4 года назад

Any tips on why all my gauges are good except my speedometer?

@paulklink5387 Год назад

I only have my speedo out also, did you ever figure out what it was?

@kens97sto171 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip, that's exactly what was wrong with my jeep.. problem just showed up this morning. Pulled the fuse out cleaned it stuck it back in and it worked

@AvantiprodsClient 5 лет назад

Hello, how did you replace driver side speaker? great channel I love how you explain things in great detail. I thank you in advance!!

@JeepSolid 5 лет назад

It was a pain. Just loosened what dash bolts I could 👍

@joyceamerson9190 6 лет назад

I have a 94 yj as well & all the gauges are working except for my speedo/odo. I have had the ground checked & cleaned. I have also changed the speed sensor. I have checked the #9(15 amp fuse & it's good. Can someone help me. oh yeah, the dash does light up. It's ONLY the speedo & odo that's the problem...Please help

@dougstevens1737 6 лет назад

Joyce Amerson me too!

@taoutdoors8110 6 лет назад

Same!!!!

@VTerraunce 4 года назад

Same

@MikeOrazzi 2 года назад

Nice. I have a 2000 Grand that is doing a similar thing. I'll have to check this out.

@TheCthtoNicfLy 6 лет назад

i love it everyone has the H.F. meter mine was $5.00

@ericjacobsen6901 6 лет назад

Mine was free! Well one of many that I have.

@gridironlion6617 7 лет назад

Thank for this video. Electrical can always be tricky and complicated.

@JeepSolid 7 лет назад

For sure!

@chased5128 3 года назад

I took out fuse #9, put dielectric grease on the contacts, then put the fuse back in. Fixed the problem immediately

@kynasmith9211 4 года назад

Gna try ur fixes tmrw, thank you! Also my gas gauge went up to full, when I knew it was empty🤔

@urbex_amandaxplore6172 3 года назад

I have a 96 jeep grand Cherokee. My gages stopped working. When I first start it the gages work than moment later they shut off and my security light on the dash turns on but the jeep still runs and drives

@Denver1976Man Год назад

Amazon now has new circuit boards for 86 to 90 yjs with clocks. It is wonderful.

@peterbottone3187 6 лет назад

Finally after years of intermittent gauges off on in my 1998 TJ Sport, that I fixed by flicking o/ off high beams, they stopped working. The dash lights and lighted signals/odometer work, just not the gauges, checked fuses appeared ok, switched out a 10 amps looks OK. Using gauge diagnostic check with odometer button press...., the dam gauges responded!. but nothing when key is turnsed on. So I assume gauge cluster OK. Pulled out cluster added dielectric grease on couplers, still nothing. There appears to be a short, or something with a coupler,,,,any ideas how to fix? desperate in Tampa

@JeepSolid 6 лет назад

Oh man, sorry, but sounds like electrical gremlin. Can be a nightmare. You're checking all the right things. I'd just keep following wiring, looking for short. Sounds like guage cluster is ok.

@davidButchersChannel 5 лет назад

Mine does the same man it works some days others it doesn’t I’ve heard it could be alternator

@tmkinnear 3 года назад

My instrument cluster failed and red air bag light was illuminated for the last three days on my 98 Cherokee. All the other electrical components worked. I held the trip reset button in and turned the key to the ON position and the cluster worked fine. Freaking gremlins!

@familymanof6169 Год назад

Thanks Brother! Getting ready to purchase a Jeep Wrangler YJ that has this very issue along with the speedometer not working. It lowered the price of the jeep substantially and both seem to be easy fixes thanks to you and RU-vid videos.

@johnsmith7448 6 лет назад

97 jeep wrangler: the radio doesn't doesn't display anything and nothing was working on the cluster. Every once in a while they would all work. Then everything went dead for a few weeks but now all my gauges on my cluster work except for the radio, and the digital odometer (all black, doesn't display anything.) The fuses seem to be okay and I even installed another instrument cluster (odometer still doesn't work.) What could the problem be?

@Gizmo85794 4 года назад

i have a 96 zj and my engine mileage is stuck at 260652, it displays the numbers but not counting when i drive around. What do you think it could be??

@santiagobenlliure5068 Год назад

Thanks yoy very much!!!

@TheCthtoNicfLy 6 лет назад

hey you got a minute can you help me

@mattieboy6778 4 года назад

I have a 92 YJ and my speedometer , odometer , and fuel gauge doesn't work, all my other gauges work perfectly. Any idea what that could be? I have not tried any thing to fix it but I will try all of these methods when I get off today. Thanks for the video

@waynepfremmer9921 3 года назад

Some of my gauges work except for my oil pressure and my battery gauge. What would that problem be. Would that be the gauge is bad or some wiring?

@bigmanrctoys8484 4 года назад

My oil pressure gauge goes from left to right when it wants to on my YJ 😂

@rosairedubrule60 3 года назад

same related to first synthetic oil change for 2002 xj with 235k miles??

@Edicarlo Год назад

Thanks... working perfectly now

@sebastianr.r4688 2 года назад

Muchas gracias, me funciono genial!, Saludos desde México!

@camcordernonsense5264 5 лет назад

Can Vaseline be used on the stud and connector to keep away corrosion?

@k9under 2 года назад

yes.

@TheVANITYKILLJOY 4 года назад

So what if the speedometer is the only one that doesn’t work

@JeepSolid 4 года назад

I would check the wiring to the speed sensor on your transfer case.

@d.richardmortimer1066 2 года назад

Wow, thanks bother! Save me a bunch of time and money!! Love the channel!

@JoshMills 2 года назад

I’ve been having an issue with my speedometer, and this video does give me some ideas. I did replace the speed sensor or wiring, but not all the wiring. Thanks for posting this one. Hopefully I can figure this out.

@mvcutsstudio6486 Год назад

Thanks, same issue!

@biggrig6816 2 года назад

I’m having an issue with just my gas gauge, any recommendations?

@jaredbonefas1567 5 лет назад

3:43 the tab is broken off on the left side of fuse 9

@JeepSolid 5 лет назад

Good eye!

@williamscott2002 4 года назад

Great video. Any directions for the installation on the steering wheel horn retainer plate assembly for a 1994 Jeep Wrangler. I cannot locate directions.

@-kaster--kaster-6090 5 лет назад

Rpm and speedometer work fine my problem is the oil , gas, and temperature gauges aren’t functioning correctly . Checked the fuse and cleaned the ground as well .any idea on how to fix it ?🤔

@lutherburks6332 4 года назад

3 yrs later but am I the only one saw his contact was broken on his fuse box?🤔🤔

@Robert-rw9gu Месяц назад

Awesome

@timothyshurtleff7814 3 года назад

I have a 94 yj having the exact same issue tried everything you suggested and still nothing from any of my gauges

@bn5818 4 года назад

How do you fix it if you have good gages and most lights work except speedometer lights

@EthanCopple 6 лет назад

I know this is a older video but my 92 xj is haven some issues with the tach every now an then the yach will read off some lien normally it will read around 2-2200 on the hiway but some times it reads around 1500 or less an when I’m at idle it does not read at all

@d.richardmortimer1066 2 года назад

Wow, thanks bother! Save me a bunch of time and money!! Love the channel!

@thetikitorch5411 5 месяцев назад

Thanks 😊

@cassieennis2302 5 лет назад

Wow.. thanks for posting you kept me from doing all the work you just did and went strait to number 9 and it was the same thing as yours now my 93 had all working gauges

@cassieennis2302 5 лет назад

Good job thanks honey!

@JeepSolid 5 лет назад

Awesome! Glad it helped ya out.

@AP-er6mh Год назад

Yj power

@johnmaynor5716 2 года назад

tks like everybody said it worked great thank u again u rock keep up great help jeep on

@CrucesNomad1 5 лет назад

Thanks for the help, awesome.

@bmstowell1 6 лет назад

need directions in how to remove glove box out

@JeepSolid 6 лет назад

Don't have a video on that at this point.

@paullusk2589 7 лет назад

Any idea why the odometer doesn't work but the speedometer and every thing else does? This is on a 94' YJ. Thanks

@madisoncuccia734 5 лет назад

Hi new here but I’m 17 and have been saving to purchase my own car and I found a 1987 Jeep wrangler that seems to be in great condition but the gauges don’t work I’ll be near the end of my budget if I purchase it... would it be worth it to purchase it and then try and get this fixed or just move on and keep searching??

@JeepSolid 5 лет назад

It really depends on the condition of the rest of the vehicle and what the market is like in your area.

@BrianSchaffer 4 года назад

All my gauges work except the speedometer...

@teampunisher7407 7 лет назад

I have a 91 YJ, Canada made... can you tell me if there is an Inertia Cut Off Switch, if so where? I have a ARS relay but it's good... by accident I went to start it and it was in gear and jumped... then took it out of gear started and it ran for a few minutes and stopped... I can't hear the fuel pump load up, all fuses are good... I figure either fuel pump went out or switch tripped... HELP!

@JeepSolid 7 лет назад

Boy, that's a tough one. No cut off switch that I know of. I'd start checking battery, starter, ignition. Checking for lose wires as well. Tight battery and starter connections... etc.

@johncunningham6130 2 года назад

Checking mine tomorrow, thanks!

@michaelguilas4057 5 лет назад

I went to different kinds of mechanics and even to the dealer service center they didn’t know what causing the problem. I end up buying a new one but still no help. This is my problem for two years now.Tomorrow I will find out if you are the real master mechanic.

@JeepSolid 5 лет назад

I sure hope it's an easy fix for ya! You'll have to let me know if this did the trick.

@nononsensegalnononsensegal4967 6 лет назад

I had to recently purchase a cluster because it wasnt reading properly. Does my use cluster need to be reprogram to fit my 99 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo which have over 323,000miles?

@JeepSolid 6 лет назад

Humm.... sorry, not sure.

@eduardomadrid4672 3 года назад

Great explaining what was the problem

@JoseHernandez-lm3hs 4 года назад

Thanks brother I have a semi with that issue I took to the dealer and they couldn’t figure it out

@charlescosta8259 6 лет назад

Hello, I have a CJ5 1958 and I did the change between my old fuel gauge and temp gauge, and put a new gauge from Omix ada, with a new sending unit. The temp gauge is OK but the fuel gauge is showing wrong, I bought other gauge and the problem persist, I think is something with the resistance, What can I do to resolve it?

@jehu5279 7 лет назад

I had gauge issues once as well but I just changed fuses, problem solved. The problem I have now is that my gauge lights don't light up even after I changed bulbs, any suggestions?

@JeepSolid 7 лет назад

Ugh, electrical can be a nightmare. Lights are on a separate fuse, I'd start there.

@kathymaduke9276 4 года назад

Mine is the dash lights in a Grand cher limited

@MichaelHatmakerMDH 5 лет назад

thanks man no power windows overhead guages inter mittened lights didnt flash with remote entry left battery disconected cleanned ground fixed all problems all problems solved

@JeepSolid 5 лет назад

Great. Glad it helped

@conandude76 5 лет назад

gotta 01 tj. All instruments stopped working at same time. No speedo, no tack, nothin. Happened once, about 3 months ago, and I just wiggled the fuses under the hood and blamo started working. Now, 3 months later, they've all stopped again, but nothing I do with fuses under hood or glovebox, including replaceing, is fixing it. This is gas gauge, battery cage, temp, speedo, tach, ALL of it works or NONE of it works. I'm stumped here.

@JeepSolid 5 лет назад

That's tough. Sounds like bad connection somewhere. Not sure, other than just digging into it, checking connections. Sorry man!

@conandude76 5 лет назад

@@JeepSolid Thanx for the reply. Am passing this issue around opn a few channels, hoping someone that's run into this version of the issue sees it and replies, lol.

@terrycapehart6303 3 года назад

Thank you sir

@geneavakian2773 6 лет назад

My daughter has an 02 on the island of St. Marteen that is having this issue so we ope to be able to fix it with the guidance of this video. Thank you

@JeepSolid 6 лет назад

Great. Hope it works for you.