Overhead console
#101
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Posts: n/a
Re: Overhead console
It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the
XJ and the GC.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but
first I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back
with it's fresh engine later this week.
I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
> have the factory wiring for that.
>
> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>
>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll take
>>whatever I can get! <G>
>>
>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>can't.
>>
>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be bad
>>at all.
>>
>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>
>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in a
>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>
>>>
>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>
>
>
>
XJ and the GC.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but
first I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back
with it's fresh engine later this week.
I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
> have the factory wiring for that.
>
> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>
>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll take
>>whatever I can get! <G>
>>
>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>can't.
>>
>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be bad
>>at all.
>>
>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>
>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in a
>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>
>>>
>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>
>
>
>
#102
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Posts: n/a
Re: Overhead console
It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the
XJ and the GC.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but
first I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back
with it's fresh engine later this week.
I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
> have the factory wiring for that.
>
> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>
>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll take
>>whatever I can get! <G>
>>
>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>can't.
>>
>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be bad
>>at all.
>>
>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>
>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in a
>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>
>>>
>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>
>
>
>
XJ and the GC.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but
first I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back
with it's fresh engine later this week.
I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
> have the factory wiring for that.
>
> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>
>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll take
>>whatever I can get! <G>
>>
>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>can't.
>>
>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be bad
>>at all.
>>
>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>
>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in a
>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>
>>>
>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>
>
>
>
#103
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Overhead console
It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the
XJ and the GC.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but
first I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back
with it's fresh engine later this week.
I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
> have the factory wiring for that.
>
> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>
>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll take
>>whatever I can get! <G>
>>
>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>can't.
>>
>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be bad
>>at all.
>>
>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>
>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in a
>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>
>>>
>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>
>
>
>
XJ and the GC.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but
first I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back
with it's fresh engine later this week.
I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
> have the factory wiring for that.
>
> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>
>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll take
>>whatever I can get! <G>
>>
>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>can't.
>>
>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be bad
>>at all.
>>
>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>
>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>
>>Thanks!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>DougW wrote:
>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>
>>>
>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in a
>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>
>>>
>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>
>
>
>
#104
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Re: Overhead console
Did you get the XJ or WJ console?
Which features does it have?
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
> It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
> and the GC.
>
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>
> It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
> I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
> it's fresh engine later this week.
>
> I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>> have the factory wiring for that.
>>
>> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>
>> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>>
>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>
>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>can't.
>>>
>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>bad at all.
>>>
>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>
>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>
>>>DougW wrote:
>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>a
>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>
>>
>>
Which features does it have?
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
> It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
> and the GC.
>
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>
> It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
> I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
> it's fresh engine later this week.
>
> I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>> have the factory wiring for that.
>>
>> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>
>> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>>
>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>
>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>can't.
>>>
>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>bad at all.
>>>
>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>
>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>
>>>DougW wrote:
>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>a
>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>
>>
>>
#105
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Overhead console
Did you get the XJ or WJ console?
Which features does it have?
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
> It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
> and the GC.
>
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>
> It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
> I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
> it's fresh engine later this week.
>
> I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>> have the factory wiring for that.
>>
>> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>
>> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>>
>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>
>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>can't.
>>>
>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>bad at all.
>>>
>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>
>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>
>>>DougW wrote:
>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>a
>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>
>>
>>
Which features does it have?
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
> It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
> and the GC.
>
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>
> It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
> I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
> it's fresh engine later this week.
>
> I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>> have the factory wiring for that.
>>
>> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>
>> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>>
>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>
>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>can't.
>>>
>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>bad at all.
>>>
>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>
>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>
>>>DougW wrote:
>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>a
>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>
>>
>>
#106
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Overhead console
Did you get the XJ or WJ console?
Which features does it have?
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
> It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
> and the GC.
>
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>
> It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
> I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
> it's fresh engine later this week.
>
> I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>> have the factory wiring for that.
>>
>> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>
>> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>>
>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>
>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>can't.
>>>
>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>bad at all.
>>>
>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>
>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>
>>>DougW wrote:
>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>a
>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>
>>
>>
Which features does it have?
"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
> It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
> and the GC.
>
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>
> It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
> I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
> it's fresh engine later this week.
>
> I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>
> Jeff DeWitt
>
> billy ray wrote:
>> Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>> have the factory wiring for that.
>>
>> I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>> outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>
>> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>> news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr.com ...
>>
>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>
>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>can't.
>>>
>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>bad at all.
>>>
>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>
>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>>
>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>
>>>DougW wrote:
>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>a
>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>
>>
>>
#107
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Posts: n/a
Re: Overhead console
It's from a 96 WJ, and to be honest I was looking at two different ones
and its not really clear what if anything this one has other than
lights. Guess I'll find out!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Did you get the XJ or WJ console?
>
> Which features does it have?
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
>
>>It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
>>and the GC.
>>
>>http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>>
>>It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
>>I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
>>it's fresh engine later this week.
>>
>>I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>>>have the factory wiring for that.
>>>
>>>I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>>>outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>>
>>>"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr. com...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>>
>>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>>can't.
>>>>
>>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>>bad at all.
>>>>
>>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>>
>>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>>
>>>>DougW wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>>a
>>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>
and its not really clear what if anything this one has other than
lights. Guess I'll find out!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Did you get the XJ or WJ console?
>
> Which features does it have?
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
>
>>It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
>>and the GC.
>>
>>http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>>
>>It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
>>I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
>>it's fresh engine later this week.
>>
>>I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>>>have the factory wiring for that.
>>>
>>>I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>>>outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>>
>>>"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr. com...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>>
>>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>>can't.
>>>>
>>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>>bad at all.
>>>>
>>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>>
>>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>>
>>>>DougW wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>>a
>>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>
#108
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Overhead console
It's from a 96 WJ, and to be honest I was looking at two different ones
and its not really clear what if anything this one has other than
lights. Guess I'll find out!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Did you get the XJ or WJ console?
>
> Which features does it have?
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
>
>>It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
>>and the GC.
>>
>>http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>>
>>It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
>>I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
>>it's fresh engine later this week.
>>
>>I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>>>have the factory wiring for that.
>>>
>>>I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>>>outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>>
>>>"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr. com...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>>
>>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>>can't.
>>>>
>>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>>bad at all.
>>>>
>>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>>
>>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>>
>>>>DougW wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>>a
>>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>
and its not really clear what if anything this one has other than
lights. Guess I'll find out!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Did you get the XJ or WJ console?
>
> Which features does it have?
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
>
>>It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
>>and the GC.
>>
>>http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>>
>>It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
>>I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
>>it's fresh engine later this week.
>>
>>I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>>>have the factory wiring for that.
>>>
>>>I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>>>outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>>
>>>"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr. com...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>>
>>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>>can't.
>>>>
>>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>>bad at all.
>>>>
>>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>>
>>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>>
>>>>DougW wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>>a
>>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>
#109
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Overhead console
It's from a 96 WJ, and to be honest I was looking at two different ones
and its not really clear what if anything this one has other than
lights. Guess I'll find out!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Did you get the XJ or WJ console?
>
> Which features does it have?
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
>
>>It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
>>and the GC.
>>
>>http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>>
>>It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
>>I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
>>it's fresh engine later this week.
>>
>>I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>>>have the factory wiring for that.
>>>
>>>I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>>>outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>>
>>>"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr. com...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>>
>>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>>can't.
>>>>
>>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>>bad at all.
>>>>
>>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>>
>>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>>
>>>>DougW wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>>a
>>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>
and its not really clear what if anything this one has other than
lights. Guess I'll find out!
Jeff DeWitt
billy ray wrote:
> Did you get the XJ or WJ console?
>
> Which features does it have?
>
> "Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:DijYf.56409$915.22349@southeast.rr.com...
>
>>It looks like Advance Auto is listing the same temp sensor for both the XJ
>>and the GC.
>>
>>http://makeashorterlink.com/?G441127EC
>>
>>It will be interesting what I find when I get into this project, but first
>>I have to get the console (just won one on ebay), and my Jeep back with
>>it's fresh engine later this week.
>>
>>I can't WAIT to have my little red Cherokee back!
>>
>>Jeff DeWitt
>>
>>billy ray wrote:
>>
>>>Someone mentioned the XJ limited's had an overhead console. You may well
>>>have the factory wiring for that.
>>>
>>>I think my WJ uses the same sensor for the computer as it does for the
>>>outside temperature thermometer. You may not need another one.
>>>
>>>"Jeff DeWitt" <JeffDeWitt@nc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:hlhYf.77642$%84.3669@tornado.southeast.rr. com...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Considering that my XJ is box stock basic (speedo and gas gage), I'll
>>>>take whatever I can get! <G>
>>>>
>>>>Are the computers different between the XJ and the JGC? Does anyone have
>>>>any idea just how different the vehicles electronics are? It would be
>>>>neat if I could get that stuff working but not the end of the world if I
>>>>can't.
>>>>
>>>>It looks like the temp sensor is just a $20 part, so that shouldn't be
>>>>bad at all.
>>>>
>>>>Actually one of my biggest concerns is how to support the thing.
>>>>
>>>>Ahh, nothing like another challenge <G>
>>>>
>>>>Thanks!
>>>>
>>>>Jeff DeWitt
>>>>
>>>>DougW wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Jeff DeWitt did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Has anyone ever installed an overhead console from a Grand Cherokee in
>>>>>>a
>>>>>>regular (real) Cherokee?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>That might be an interesting task. What are you trying to get?
>>>>>The computer (trip deely) interfaces to the vehicle electronics so it
>>>>>probably won't work in your XJ. The outside air temp sensor would have
>>>>>to be installed also. The rest of that console is just lights.
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>
#110
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Overhead console
'sOK, kinda like going 60 in a sailboat...
S
"Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
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>
> "Seahag" <Seahag@toadymail.net> wrote in message
> news:44311ac3_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> : The revs I get, but Wranglers and 85 ????!
> :
>
> I don't undestand the question...
> *dim blonde look*
>
> Kate
>
>
S
"Kate" <Kate@dub.dub.dub.com (please ask)> wrote in message
news:DaaYf.31852$Q8.3127@bignews4.bellsouth.net...
>
> "Seahag" <Seahag@toadymail.net> wrote in message
> news:44311ac3_2@newsfeed.slurp.net...
> : The revs I get, but Wranglers and 85 ????!
> :
>
> I don't undestand the question...
> *dim blonde look*
>
> Kate
>
>