96 cluster swap for earlier, got questions?!?

OKay,
I've got a 96 cherokee 4dr 4wd 5-spd. I hated the cluster in it, seriously how are you gonna have a manual transmission and NO tach ?!? just a big dumb over sized gas gauge where one should be.. not to mention the stupid ass warning lights for the temp & oil... god forbid anything ever happen and that stupid little light doesn't come on, or if it does, it's most likely already to late :firedevil jeep really missed on this oem cluster..

So... I found a earlier model cluster w/ actual gauges and a tach !:roll:

I've installed it, everything hooked up just fine.. the fuel, tach, speedo, volt, odometer, trip and all warning lamps work just fine...hell, I even have a low fuel light now!?!

however, the oil pressure stays pegged and the water temp doesn't work ?
any suggestions or trouble shooting tips would really help here, I'd love to have everything working


the original OEM cluster that was in it.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/jnobe333/IMG_20110226_114551.jpg

and the OEM cluster I upgraded to !

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/jnobe333/IMG_20110226_114624.jpg

You have to change the two sensors for ones intended for gauges. You can get them at any parts store.

okay.. I'll look into that and give it a try, thanks !:wave1:

They should ask you "lights" or "gauges". Best thing to do is to find the correct part numbers on-line and take them into the store.

Here's some info I saved from when I swapped the cluster in my '96. Prices might be higher now. I used a tiny pipe wrench to R&R the oil sender. I didn't save the credits for the sources I used, sorry.

"Now for the dirty part - Open the hood and swap the senders for the ones that you purchased from the dealer or aftermarket.
I opted for aftermarket and searched around. I found that Kragen had the best prices.
I ordered Part Numbers
- OPS140 - Switch Oil Pressure (GP/Sorensen Brand) $25.49
- TS82771/AL6206 Temp Sender (Niehoff brand) $10.99
Borg-Warner temp sender that controls the gauge.
Just shy of $10.00 at O'Reilly's with a lifetime warranty, part #WT398

I did the oil pressure sender first. It is located right by the Oil Filter. I read about people who broke these off when they were trying to take them out, so I proceeded with caution. "

Mike

thanks a lot for the info !!! gotta love :: !

I'd run right out and buy these parts, If I didn't spend $320 for 2 new rear tires for the girlfriends YJ today :heart:

Should have given them to her on the 14th for Valentines Day.

I gave my GF a front and rear drive shaft (with the rubber boot).

2 of my ax15 SE models didn't come with them either(how many pennies did Jeep save by making 2 sets of sensors and gauges?). Of course I switched them out.