Speedo cable end

[Fernando87mj]

1987 jeep comanche 4.0 5speed BA 105

My speedo hasn't been working for a long time so I pulled the cable and I saw that it's missing the metal end on it , so do you guys know if i need a new cable or can I get the missing metal end from the junk yard ?

[Fernando87mj]

[87MJTIM]

Looks like the internal cable broke.  You may have purchase new one.  You could get one from the JY.

 

When you order, make sure you specify if you have cruise control or not.  The cruise system has two pieces.

 

You should look for XJ cables.  Many auto parts stores and online stores sometimes don't reference MJs.

 

Also, make sure you select cable from 87-90.  In 91, the speedo went electric, not cable.

[Fernando87mj]

Mines 2wd , will a cable from a 4wd work ? Also does it have to be Manuel only ? I went to the jy today and almost all Cherokees were 4wd auto or 4wd stick . Only one was 2wd but it was an auto :(

[87MJTIM]

The cable length is different from 2wd to 4wd.  The 2wd attaches to the trans.  The 4wd attaches to the tcase.

 

It shouldnt matter if its manual or auto.  (Correct me if I am wrong, please.)

 

Go back and get the 2wd auto cable.

[Fernando87mj]

Okay cool thanks , I really appreciate it .

[Fernando87mj]

Replaced with a good working cable and checked the gear and it looks good but it still doesn't work . I'm not sure what to do now

[87MJTIM]

Check your speedo itself.  Pull the gauge cluster.  Get a drill with a square tip bit.  Needs to be small.  Fire up the drill while looking at the speedo.  If it doesnt work, first reverse the direction of the drill.  If it still doesnt work, you need a new speedo.

 

Go back the JY and pull the full clusters from the parts XJs.

 

The system is pretty simple.  Three moving parts: gear, cable and speedo.