Jeep Cherokee Instrument Cluster Self Test Diagnosis

This is a self test of the instrument cluster functions on 1998 and newer Jeep Cherokee's XJ and Jeep Wrangler's TJ. Here is the procedure:

1) Push and hold the odometer reset button.

2) Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the Run position, but don't start it.

3) Release the odometer reset button.

It will enter the self test mode. The gauges will start moving in a certain sequence and also most of the indicator lights will turn on. Also the odometer will display all the numbers.

In some cases, if there is a stored code, or if the Check Engine Light is activated, the Error Code will be displayed in the Odometer after it finishes the test.

Gauge Test

Jomel Maldonado

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Jeep
• Cherokee
• Instrument
• Cluster
• Self
• Test
• Gauge

[galenblake821]

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[jomelmaldonado]

@galenblake821 Realy, I didn't had an idea how much it was viewed. Help it serves some one with useful info.

[andersoncity]

Im getting a no buS code on the odemeter, all research says the dash needs to come out and replace a pig tail is there any thing else it could be, i parked it was running great 3 days later will not start, turns over but wont hit a lick. please help

[jomelmaldonado]

Well, once I was driving and it gave me the same "No Bus"Code, while doing that, the needle of the gauges went to the minimum range. I hit the dash and it worked again, but the kept on doing it. Then I decided to push the cluster inward with my hands and it have been working fine since then. Try that before changing the connector. If it doesn't work, then try removing the cluster and cleaning the connectors with WD-40 or similar product. Wish you luck and thanks for watching.

[jarrettpeter37]

This video went viral on Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

[TheStupidperson123]

kinda freaked me out :{

[jomelmaldonado]

Well, they do it, and I also heard that it can be scanned simply by rotating the ignition key to the Run position with out cranking the engine, for 3 times. It will start blinking the Check Engine Lamp and will output the code, if it has any code stored.

Thanks for watching my videos.

[tripovermyego]

@jomelmaldonado I didnt know that the older ones could do it but I do know that my 03 gc can do that. But I have a digital odometer so it just tosses a code for me to look up lol

[zegimp]

@andersoncity In your case it's not the connector to the dash, it's the crank position sensor. It's on the located on the bellhousing. $90ish if I remember.  One tip to changing it: the bolts can be difficult to get to---try a long (really long) chain of extensions with a socket and ratchet.