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G & J Body

  1. Remove instrument cluster. Check for battery voltage at cavity No. 8 of right instrument cluster connector. See Fig 1 . With ignition on, check for battery voltage at cavity No. 9 of right instrument cluster connector. See Fig 1 .
  2. Check cavity No. 14 of right instrument cluster connector for continuity to ground. Check for tachometer signal by connecting an AC digital voltmeter to cavity No. 6 of left instrument cluster connector and ground. See Fig 1 .
  3. Voltage reading should be at least 2 volts with engine running. If voltage is correct, proceed to step 5). If voltage is less than 2 volts, check for continuity between cavity No. 6 of left instrument cluster connector and pin No. 43 of engine controller connector. See Figure and Fig 1 . Ensure engine controller and connector do not have damaged pins or poor connection.
    NOTE: Engine controller is located in engine compartment near the battery and contains a 60-pin connector.
  4. If voltage was less than one volt at cavity No. 6 of instrument cluster connector and continuity exists between cavity No. 6 and pin No. 43 of engine controller, replace engine controller.
  5. If all tests were okay, replace tachometer drive module attached to printed circuit board on rear of instrument cluster. If tachometer remains inoperable, replace tachometer assembly.
Fig 1: Instrument Cluster Connector Terminal ID (L Body)
G90A13508Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.