can I start without a gauge cluster?

Anthonyy · #1 03-07-2010, 10:44 AM

Hey guys, I am rebuilding my 07 renegade that had a nice unfortunate roll over.
I have purchased all the pieces needed in order to get it running again, however my gauge cluster hasnt arrived yet.

Last night, I went to try to start it.. I heard the fuel pump priming, but no ignition. When I jumpered the starter solenoid, it cranked but sounds like no spark as it just kept cranking with no start.

I don't have a gauge cluster plugged in, will this prevent it from getting ignition?

Thanks,

anthony

Kraker · #2 03-08-2010, 05:32 AM

Pretty sure u have to get the new speedo "linked" to the ecm at the dealership.

silverz98 · #3 03-08-2010, 11:06 AM

when i was doing my snorks out the pod it started raining on me i started my outty wit hout the gauges hooked up and moved it under the car port

Anthonyy · #4 03-09-2010, 12:35 AM

dang. I gotta figure out why mine wont start.

I ordered a new cluster, but it hasnt arrived.
the old one got 'lost' in the 'rollover'

I hear the fuel pump prime.. but no crank.
if I jump the crank, itll crank but wont start.. something is telling it not to start.. i may be forced to take it to the dealer.

Kraker · #5 03-09-2010, 07:03 AM

thats exactly what happens when a key breaks (does everything but crank & will wind if solenoid jumped) but that may be the same symptom of all that ign related stuff.

DTX · #6 03-09-2010, 04:10 PM

It will start and run just fine without it. I recently put my plastics back together in a hurry and forgot to plug it in. It ran just fine.

800VTwin · #7 03-09-2010, 11:12 PM

Yes, it will run. If there is any security, dess or ecm problem it will not crank.

Check the ignition fuse and your coil is plugged in.

Anthonyy · #8 03-10-2010, 08:38 PM

OK, so my cluster finally came in.
I plugged it in.

it says "Check Engine"

However, when i check the service manual, it says go to the engine hour screen, (Which I do)
press and hold the button while quickly flashing my high/low switch. but nothing happens..

Heres what I replaced in the rollover. (besides all the plastics)
I needed a new gauge cluster, Throttle sensor (TPS), fuel rail (was able to reuse the stock injector) and a new "start" switch assembly. the rest is non electrical parts.