Is the XJ gauge cluster interchangeable for any year?
There are many changes that happened to the XJ’s gauge package over the years. I will try to cover differences so this article will be useful with any year. For my ’96, I needed a package from a ’91–’96 XJ, which are completely electronic. ’84–’90 packages are also interchangeable.
How do you change the gauge cluster on a jeep?
1. Remove the dash. There are four Phillips head screws, all facing up. There are also some clips around the dash, including by the radio, and the heater vent on the right. Go around and pull straight out. If you have a ’95 or newer, you also need to remove the steering column cover to remove the dash bezel. To do that you need a T15 Torx driver.
Where is the temperature sender on a Jeep XJ?
The temperature sender you need to change is located in the back of the engine block, beside the valve cover, to the driver’s side. Just remove the connector, unscrew it, and install the new one. It is not necessary to change the sender on the front of the engine, because this one is for the computer, and does not affect the gauges.
Where can I get a new coolant unit for my Jeep XJ?
For mine, I also needed a new oil pressure sending unit, and a new coolant temperature sending unit. This is necessary for all ’84-’96 XJs. ’97+ will work with the original senders. You can go to a Jeep dealership and get Mopar original replacements (what I did), or go to your local auto parts store for aftermarket replacements.
How much does a XJ gauge cluster cost?
The ’97–’01 XJs also use an electronic setup, however it is a completely different style from the previous years. I got my gauges from a local scrap yard for $50. This is a pretty good price; they usually go for $75-$100. You can buy them new, however they are rather expensive.
1. Remove the dash. There are four Phillips head screws, all facing up. There are also some clips around the dash, including by the radio, and the heater vent on the right. Go around and pull straight out. If you have a ’95 or newer, you also need to remove the steering column cover to remove the dash bezel. To do that you need a T15 Torx driver.
The temperature sender you need to change is located in the back of the engine block, beside the valve cover, to the driver’s side. Just remove the connector, unscrew it, and install the new one. It is not necessary to change the sender on the front of the engine, because this one is for the computer, and does not affect the gauges.
For mine, I also needed a new oil pressure sending unit, and a new coolant temperature sending unit. This is necessary for all ’84-’96 XJs. ’97+ will work with the original senders. You can go to a Jeep dealership and get Mopar original replacements (what I did), or go to your local auto parts store for aftermarket replacements.