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over head console???
- Thread starter ranger125
- Start date
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
They aren't all that rare, although maybe not part of any standard package that I'm aware of?
I see 1 or 2 every time I go to the junkyard. I've got one sitting in my garage waiting for motivation to install it.
I see 1 or 2 every time I go to the junkyard. I've got one sitting in my garage waiting for motivation to install it.
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
ranger125 said:
I don't actually know. The few 96's I have played with seemed to be a mix of 95 and 97 parts, although more 95ish. I'd guess anything 91-96. When you pull one, make sure to get the sensors and wiring harness with it.
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
I dunno, i was too lazy to pull one and had a friend grab it for me as a surprise. 
The wire isnt very long, the sensor cant be that far away from the console.
The wire isnt very long, the sensor cant be that far away from the console.
Gunner73
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Albuquerque...for now
I believe the temperature sensor is located (or should be) behind the front grille, at the bottom. It should plug into a harness near the battery. The compass has its own built in.
The console itself should plug into another harness behind the A pillar, on the driver's side I believe. Be sure you have the wiring loom to run from the console to the harness.
The console itself should plug into another harness behind the A pillar, on the driver's side I believe. Be sure you have the wiring loom to run from the console to the harness.
Gunner73
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Albuquerque...for now
The loom is the small harness that connects the console to the harness behind the A pillar. Without it, your console will be rendered useless.
As far as what models, I've seen the consoles in the higher end models. I think for the most part it was an option. Best thing is to check your local boneyard. Even if you find one from a different model, it should still work provided you have the wiring and temp sensor, and get the console from an XJ of similar vintage (91-96). I would definitely check to make sure that the factory wiring is in your XJ first. As I understand it, it should be even if yours doesn't/didn't have the overhead console.
Oh yeah, be sure you also get the mounting brackets. It would also be a good idea to take measurements of where the brackets are mounted.
As far as what models, I've seen the consoles in the higher end models. I think for the most part it was an option. Best thing is to check your local boneyard. Even if you find one from a different model, it should still work provided you have the wiring and temp sensor, and get the console from an XJ of similar vintage (91-96). I would definitely check to make sure that the factory wiring is in your XJ first. As I understand it, it should be even if yours doesn't/didn't have the overhead console.
Oh yeah, be sure you also get the mounting brackets. It would also be a good idea to take measurements of where the brackets are mounted.
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XCastleXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Firestone Colorado
I just sold my 96 XJ classic and it had the overhead console. and now i have a 2000 sport without it, so hopefully i'll slap one in there soon.
Here is my write up to help you fit it.
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoOverheadConsole.htm
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoOverheadConsole.htm
ZacSquatch
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Fairbanks, AK
My 96' country has one. Its sittin as a parts vehicle out in the yard, haha
