If we find a breakdown unpleasant it is this. Even if it is not dramatic, it is necessary to evacuate the problem quickly for obvious safety reasons. Short advice, when you have an insignificant dial problem, we advise you to use a smartphone app such as Waze . You will thus know your speed close to reality using a system geolocation . In addition, the positions of fixed and portable speed cameras are indicated by other motorists. During this file, we will see what turns out to be the most usual meter hassles on this Jeep Commander, as well as their causes.
Your Jeep Commander's jumping needle
This is a problem that will be really tense. When this needle jumps, it's difficult to know its actual speed . In addition, your eye is naturally attracted to this phenomenon, which is rather dangerous. There are some common causes for this problem. The wiring between the speed sensor and your dial of the Jeep Commander is damaged. Another cause, the speed sensor is damaged, it will certainly have to be changed. Less frequently, the problem stems from the axis of rotation of the needle.
Jeep Commander counter remains at zero
It is by far the problème the most annoying. The hand of this dial which remains at zero is usually due to a sensor problem. This sensor will not necessarily be broken. Sometimes it will be enough to put a special product for electrical connection to clean it. The problem of electrical connections is thus quite recurrent for your Jeep Commander. However, it is sometimes also possible that the axis which will allow the needle to operate is broken. Therefore, it is rare to find only this component at retail. If this problem is not corrected, you should definitely change the sensors of the Jeep Commander. However, we advise you to go to a mechanic to carry out a real diagnosis.
Approximate speed of the counter
Be aware that basic, this counter is somewhat approximate. When driving, the speedometer is about 5% above the actual speed of the Jeep Commander. It is a choice of safety that the brands have taken in order to avoid speeding, and problems with users. In order to measure your speed, we advise you to drive on the highway using an app such as waze. On fixed speeds, the application is more efficient. Assumed that your speed is clearly discordant, so you probably have a problem with the probes. We therefore advise you to check them. You will understand, the problem generally comes from the sounders of the Jeep Commander. Having this sounder replaced will usually come back cheaper than changing the dial. So, investigate the source of the problem before going to an auto repairer. Hoping that this ticket has served you, have a good trip!