water temp gauge quit while driving Pulled single wire off rear sensor + grounded.Needle did not move.When connected again turn key on and needle moves a small amount.Turn key off + needle moves a small amount to left.Is gauge bad or just need to remove instrument panel + do the "Eraser Clean" 1988 YJ 4.2 with 130,000 miles.Gas gauge has not worked since got this vehicle 22 years ago.
1988 Wrangler YJ 4.2 coolant gauge quit working
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I know this isn't much help, but I think the stock gauges were horrible quality to begin with. Couple that with 38 years of related corrosion and sensor failures, I opted to replace all my gauges and everything related with AutoMeter dash (over $1200 shipped) plus all new wiring and sensors (including the fuel level sensor in the tank). I just don't see how we can keep these problematic components alive and still keep the YJ dependable and on the road.
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7 GAUGE DIRECT-FIT DASH KIT, WRANGLER YJ 87-96, JEEP
7040 Gauge Kit, 7 pc, Wrangler (YJ) 87-96, TACH/MPH/FUEL/OILP/WTMP/VOLT/TRANS, Jeep
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just buy another sensor, i would not go and buy a bunch of parts, or taking things apart, till you find out what the problem is. good luck and keep us posted
Due to helping some friends with evacuations due to Colorado Fires have not done anything with The YJ.Will report when I try some things again.Thanks for The FYI info.