Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Overhead console systems » Description and operation
Trip computer

A mini trip computer is available on this model to provide several electronic functions and features. The trip computer contains a central processing unit and interfaces with other modules in the vehicle on the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus network.

The CCD data bus network allows the sharing of sensor information. This helps to reduce wire harness complexity, reduce internal controller hardware, and reduce component sensor current loads. At the same time, this system provides increased reliability, enhanced diagnostics, and allows the addition of many new feature capabilities.

Some of the functions and features that the trip computer supports and/or controls, include the following display options:

•  Compass and temperature
•  Trip odometer (ODO)
•  Average fuel economy (AVG ECO)
•  Instant fuel economy (ECO)
•  Distance to empty (DTE)
•  Elapsed time (ET)
•  Blank display.

Momentarily depressing and releasing the Step button when the ignition switch is in the On position will cause the overhead console display to step sequentially through the listed display options.

Momentarily depressing and releasing the U. S./Metric button toggles the display between U. S. and Metric measurements.

The push button (Step and U. S./Metric) switch module in the overhead console is hard wired to the trip computer. The compass flux-gate unit is integral to the trip computer, compass, and thermometer display module unit. Data input for all other trip computer functions is received through CCD data bus messages. The trip computer uses its internal programming and all of these inputs to calculate and display the requested data. If the data displayed is incorrect, see Trip Computer, Compass, and Thermometer Display Module - Self-Diagnostic Test in the Diagnosis and Testing section of this group. If these tests prove inconclusive, the use of a DRB scan tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual are recommended for further testing of the trip computer and the CCD data bus.

The trip computer, compass, and thermometer display module cannot be repaired, and is only available for service as a unit. If faulty or damaged, the complete module must be replaced. The push button (Step and U. S./Metric) switch module is serviced separately.

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