Unknow Ground Connection / Instrument Bezel

[JimiGibbs]

When I was removing the lower bezel to replace my headlight switch the piece below was on the lower screw (shown) on the driver's side. Looks like a ground but I don't see any other wires that are not connected. Any ideas where / if it belongs?

 

Also, how do you get the instrument bezel off? I've seen posts on here that say just "gently" work it out but I am having no luck and don't want to break it..... I've tried top first, bottom first, sideways, etc. Steering column is in the way.

Thanks,

Jimi

[Pete M]

if it's real tight, you can drop the column a bit by unscrewing its bolts a little.

[JimiGibbs]

2 hours ago, Pete M said:

if it's real tight, you can drop the column a bit by unscrewing its bolts a little.

Finally got it out..... May loosen the bolts to get it back in. Anyone have any ideas on the ground wire????

[Pete M]

did someone replace the dash ground?

[Ωhm]

1 hour ago, JimiGibbs said:

Anyone have any ideas on the ground wire????

 

By the location that looks like G102 (IP/CAB GND). G102 is tied in with Splice_G (IP Harness). But G103 (ENG COMP) is also tied in with Splice_G, so it's not that you lost your GND it’s just that you’re not using the vehicles metal to its maximum. Many GND wires tie into Splice_G both inside the IP/CAB and outside under the hood.

[cruiser54]

CRUISER'S MOSTLY RENIX TIPS

IMPROVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GROUND

NOVEMBER 17, 2015 SALAD 27 COMMENTS

 

The ground point for the complete instrument cluster on your XJ or MJ is located up under the driver’s side dash. If you lay on your back and look up under there with a flashlight, without wearing a hat, you will see a black wire attached to a shiny piece of metal almost directly above the hood release knob. The screw will have either a ¼” or 5/16″ head on it.

This ground point is responsible for handling the ground circuit for the following items: Dome lamps, seat belt and key warnings, transmission power/comfort switch, wiper switch, headlamp switch and delay module, fog lamp switch, cargo lamp switch, all instrument panel grounds and illumination, power windows and door locks, cruise control dump valve, and a few more things.

The problem is that where the ground point is located does not share good contact with the chassis where the ground should be. The solution is simple:

• Make up a jumper wire with #10 gauge wire about 10″ long. On one end, crimp on a ¼” round wire terminal. On the other end, crimp on a 3/8″ round wire terminal.
•  
• Remove the screw from the existing ground wire and attach the small terminal of your jumper so that the original wire and your new jumper share the same attaching point, one over the other.
•  
• Look above the driver’s side plastic kick panel just forward of the top of the hood release knob. You will see an 8mm stud there. Attach the large terminal end there with a washer and nut over it tightened securely. Use a coating of OxGard at all ground contact surfaces when attaching the screw and nut.

**Special note for Comanche owners: Make your jumper wire 12″ long and attach it on the driver’s side kick panel close to the fusebox on the 8mm stud.**

[JimiGibbs]

4 hours ago, cruiser54 said:

CRUISER'S MOSTLY RENIX TIPS

IMPROVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GROUND

NOVEMBER 17, 2015 SALAD 27 COMMENTS

 

The ground point for the complete instrument cluster on your XJ or MJ is located up under the driver’s side dash. If you lay on your back and look up under there with a flashlight, without wearing a hat, you will see a black wire attached to a shiny piece of metal almost directly above the hood release knob. The screw will have either a ¼” or 5/16″ head on it.

This ground point is responsible for handling the ground circuit for the following items: Dome lamps, seat belt and key warnings, transmission power/comfort switch, wiper switch, headlamp switch and delay module, fog lamp switch, cargo lamp switch, all instrument panel grounds and illumination, power windows and door locks, cruise control dump valve, and a few more things.

The problem is that where the ground point is located does not share good contact with the chassis where the ground should be. The solution is simple:

• Make up a jumper wire with #10 gauge wire about 10″ long. On one end, crimp on a ¼” round wire terminal. On the other end, crimp on a 3/8″ round wire terminal.
•  
• Remove the screw from the existing ground wire and attach the small terminal of your jumper so that the original wire and your new jumper share the same attaching point, one over the other.
•  
• Look above the driver’s side plastic kick panel just forward of the top of the hood release knob. You will see an 8mm stud there. Attach the large terminal end there with a washer and nut over it tightened securely. Use a coating of OxGard at all ground contact surfaces when attaching the screw and nut.

**Special note for Comanche owners: Make your jumper wire 12″ long and attach it on the driver’s side kick panel close to the fusebox on the 8mm stud.**

I'll do that today..... THANKS

Jimi