Instrument cluster problem

2002 JEEP LIBERTY
165,000 MILES • 3.7L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAPPYMAC
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Check engine, ABS, and charging warning lights do not work when turning key to on position. They do work sometimes but seldom. They sometimes are dim if they do turn on and tapping the cluster makes them brighten. The CEL is needed for emission inspection. Is this a bad cluster or something else possibly. What year clusters will fit if I need to change the cluster?
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:08 PM
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KASEKENNY
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More then likely this is the cluster. However, here is the test to figure this out. This info explains the system and then tells you how to do the self test. Please pay particular attention to step 4. It has you run the self test and see if the ABS indicator comes on. If not, replace the cluster. However, if tapping the cluster makes them come on brighter then the issue is inside.

Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
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Nov 12, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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PAPPYMAC
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Thank you for the help. I was leaning towards the cluster and your answer confirmed it is the dash panel cluster.
Nov 12, 2019 at 8:03 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Yeah. Sounds like it. Let me know if you need more info. Thanks for using 2CarPros.
Nov 12, 2019 at 8:04 PM