JEEP ZJ VIC INSTALL - SWAPPING A GDM TO VIC ON A 98 GRAND CHEROKEE

[@erikstrieter4233]

For anyone wondering how to change the service reminder miles, hold the SET button while turning the ignition on, it will let you change the language, 12/24hr, and adjust the reminder mikes in 500mi increments. Lucky for me the previous owner keep the owners manual in good shape.

[@ProjectDanH]

That's awesome! I haven't driven that far yet 🤣🤣🤣

[@DEInTheGarage]

That "i want more" mentality is how we all get ourselves in trouble with these damn Jeeps.. I know the feeling well, Danno

[@ProjectDanH]

Yep! I'm elbow deep in the "more".... So much for a free Z. 🤣

[@ryanfurman8944]

@@ProjectDanH hey Dan, I tried to swap my GDM for a VIC but my ZJ wasn't wired for a VIC. The plug was short two light blue wires with a white strip. Any thoughts on this?

[@barricadegarage5361]

Great job covering the VIC swap, Very informational video

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment, I'm a huge fan of your work! 👊

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

Just found Dan myself. As you know, I have a '96 Orvis 4.0 with a 242, built on Leap Day (February 29). I need to do that solder job as well. ~Bill near Hershey, PA

[@ProjectDanH]

@@OldsVistaCruiser a leap year Orvis! Wow. Keep that baby forever! So rare.. so cool!

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

@@ProjectDanH - I rescued "Nick" from a junkyard "in the nick of time" just as it arrived in October 2017, and hadn't yet been processed. The 22yo kid who owned it bought a new car, and his dad wouldn't let him keep both.

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

@@ProjectDanH - It ran great for about a year, then the PCM started to act up, and the BCM as well. I'm also getting a P0420 catalytic converter code and it needs a brake line spliced in due to PA rust.

[@erikstrieter4233]

Well Dan I wanna thank you for this inspirational video. See, back in 2017 I sold my 04 Harley Ultra Classic and bought for my son what I thought was the perfect “first car”, a 94 Grand Cherokee Laredo. It needed a few things and I figured it would be a fun father/son project. After doing some work I made the major mistake of actually driving it....and fell in love. I gave my 16yo son for his first car my 2016 Kia Soul and took that 20 something year old rust bucket dripping with character (and about everything else). Now I say inspirational because when we bought it the VIC was cutting out. I swapped it for the basic one and tossed it in a parts box thinking that’s the end of it, be not worth it to fix. After seeing how you did it and how simple it was I pulled it from that box and in about 30mins I had a fully functional VIC again!! Again, my thanks.

[@ProjectDanH]

Erik, that is wonderful news! I'm so glad this video inspired you to fix your VIC. I too had the same situation with this "free Zee". It first i didn't know what would become of it, but it had soon moved up the ranks to my daily driver! lol. I really appreciate you sharing your story. Hearing stories like yours it by far my favorite part about youtube.

[@erikstrieter4233]

And today I installed a remote start. No more cold seats for me this winter. 🤗

[@ProjectDanH]

@@erikstrieter4233 Nice!!! Im Jealous!!!

[@ДмитрийИняхин-л8э]

С 2011 года катаюсь! Машина мна на каждый день. Ничего другого не надо!

[@ДмитрийИняхин-л8э]

Братва! VIC просто пропаивается и работает годами!

[@cfreeses]

I just bought a 5.9 L this week and have been looking for a video on how to fix the VIC. This is the best video I have seen yet! I'm definitely subscribing to see more of what you do. Thank you

[@ProjectDanH]

Dude! I'm so jealous. After I finish the General Grievous I may sell it for a Niner! Thanks for the support, Im glad you enjoyed this one and hope you enjoy the rest of my vids.. I'll keep em coming!

[@UrinalJournal]

My niner says the coolant sensor is bad but it isnt

[@ProjectDanH]

@@UrinalJournal reflow the solder joints.. should be good as new!

[@cfreeses]

Project Dan H unfortunately, my vic was fried beyond repair, so now I'm on the market for one someone pulled out of theirs. My number has a ton of problems unfortunately. The biggest is the previous owner installed an aftermarket radiator fan that doesn't seem to have enough power to effectively cool the thing...

[@ProjectDanH]

@@cfreeses ahh.. sometimes going back to working OEM parts is a better upgrade than upgrades! Haha

[@martinrice6541]

Dan this is an excellent vid. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and knowledge. 2024 marks the 30th year we have had at least one ZJ in our lives at any given point. I found a ‘97 Tsi recently that spent many years in storage and is really fine and has a non-functional VIC. I’ve done this repair once previously many years ago and your vid reminded me how.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Brother! I really appreciate your feedback. God bless, happy new year!

[@Snickerrick]

Great information, my VIC just went out so I will have to check the solder joints. My ZJ is a 93 grand wagoneer (overpriced ZJ with woodgrain vinyl) and it is starting to chuck parts like its possessed. The plastic wiper arm transmission broke, the ECM went bad, underhood light shorted, the security keeps testing my patience, and now the VIC stopped working, but I love the old girl!

[@ProjectDanH]

Awe... Say a pray and rebuke those demons! 🙏😆. Sound like she just needs a lil TLC. Take care of her and she'll take care of you! God bless!

[@MrPhila4]

Love your videos man. Saw you comment on Barricade Garage's video awhile ago and was surprised and happy to see you like his videos to! Anyway keep up the great work man, much love from Philly!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you Brother! Barricade is awesome. Much respect to him and his channel! I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Thanks again 👊

[@fixitwithzim]

Great video man. I just finished this swap tonight. Then I get to the end of the video and see the parts receipt and realize you live 10 minutes away. I’m over in Centereach. Nice channel brother!

[@ProjectDanH]

🤣 that's awesome! It's great to hear from locals. Thanks for the support 👍

[@JTFilms111]

Nice video :-) I have Limited, so I already have VIC in my Jeep. I also did resoldering like you did, because of Bad Coolant Sensor error came on a few years ago on my VIC. I realy like your videos :-) Greetings from Czech Republic :-)

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you for watching! its amazing how the same Jeeps have the same problems all over the world! Isn't it funny how Jeeps unite us? I swear, If everyone owned a Jeep there would be work peace! 😁

[@JTFilms111]

@@ProjectDanH Yes, its true :-) I have my ZJ as my first car about 2,5 years now. Its 97 Limited with Inline 6 :-) I did a lot of work on it to make it nice, clean and reliable. It was a lot of work, but I think it was worth it. I really love my ZJ. I really like you videos, keep it going :-)

[@ProjectDanH]

Will do! Thank thank you my friend!

[@OldsVistaCruiser]

I need to do the resolder job on my '96 Orvis 4.0.

[@kevinkunis6794]

Great video Dan ! However , you refer to me as a “ Jeep expert “ - I consider myself more of a “Jeep victim “ ! Love your videos - your commitment and enthusiasm is an inspiration to us tired wrench slingers - Keep up the good work !

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you so much Kevin! I appreciate the kind words and I'm looking forward to working with you again soon 😁

[@sergiojorge1430]

Hello Dan H, I would like to give you a big thank you, I bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee from 1998 and saw your video, I bought the parts and installed it, it works perfect, mine is the turbo diesel and the cooling reservoir had already the sensor, no need to change it, but the rest I did the same as you, thanks a lot for your videos, they are very interesting.

[@ModelTTime]

The solder is also a problem in all types of the headlight switches. Nice information. Thanks

[@ProjectDanH]

YW Dave, thanks for the input

[@garymucher9590]

Good video of the typical issues with those VICs. However, they also have other issues that aren't so easy to fix. The heart of the system is making ~12 volts into ~40 plus volts. And that is accomplish by using an MC33060A 14 pin DIP chip as the PWM circuit to do the switching action. And the output from that chip feeds a power MOSFET to jump up the voltage across a transformer for the florescent display. The problem with so many VICs are that chip and/or the power MOSFET are usually blown. And I mean blown into pieces. Since The power MOSFET part number isn't listed on the actual part, (only their internal part number of the company is), it is merely a guess that that part is part number IRFZ46N. I have two of those VICs rebuilding them presently. So we will see if those parts fixes them. They are seriously finicky for sure. Update: Yes the MOSFET did fix my unit and that is the problem with both of my VICs.

[@ProjectDanH]

Wow.. that is some great insight to the VIC. Thank you for sharing that info. Thank you for watching!

[@macspelling2239]

Hello, I understand this is a very old post. If you have the time, could you tell me if they sell the MC3306A 14 pin DIP chip to replace the one I have? Mine is intact, but has corrosion where it connects to the PCB.

[@GABRIELHERNANDEZ-pl7xp]

Thanks brother. Your video was very useful I was able to adapt this accessory greetings from GUADALAJARA JALISCO MEXICO

[@ProjectDanH]

Score! Glad it helped. thank you for watching 💪💪💪

[@1stzjtruck706]

That was a great job watching you do this switch . I had to take my VIC out due to my modification now it’s the mounting location for my fog and light bar switches.

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad you enjoyed brother!.. I totally understand removing the VIC. its definitely an unnecessary luxury and a great place for a switch panel

[@michaellaguitan8125]

Great job on the VIC Dan!! Your videos are very easy to follow and are very straight forward. I don't have a ZJ, but I do have an XJ!! Keep up the good work!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Mike! I have big XJ news coming soon. Stay tuned!

[@robertbrodarick9607]

28:50 had me craving a movie clip lol. Great video per usual. I don't even have a Jeep, but it's great to learn from excited teachers like you when the time comes!

[@ProjectDanH]

AHHH man, I totally dropped the ball. I've been extremely busy and totally rushed the editing on this vid. Its been way too long since ive uploaded I didnt hunt out many clips. Sorry man, wont happen again!

[@robertbrodarick9607]

@@ProjectDanH Project Dan, you're the man, you'll get it on the next one. We love your content. You've got a family to spend time with. Always a pleasure to learn something new with you. Raw footage, I loved seeing the skydivers parachuting in and the stuck in the sand footage you dig up from yesteryear!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@robertbrodarick9607 thanks man! Glad you enjoy! I'll make sure I keep it real for you all! 😁

[@desertfun4all650]

Just subscribed. Thanks for posting this video. I just got a 97 ZJ and the VIC doesn't work. I'm going to check the soldering on the pins. My light switch had the same problem. Awesome video. Can't wait to watch the rest of your videos. God bless.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you for your sub and your Views. God bless you too!

[@zaf5273]

Awesome Dan I want to do exactly the same swap. And I totally agree you when you said "If there is a better jeep option out there you have to have it" 😂😂

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! Hope your swap goes easy! Stay tuned for some 5.9 interior upgrades!

[@zaf5273]

@@ProjectDanH sweet looking forward to it!

[@zaf5273]

Hey Dan have you thought of upgrading the AC heater control unit with the digital display that the limited have?

[@ProjectDanH]

@@zaf5273it's more than just plug and play for the AC controls... I tried... It's a huge fail. It cannot be done. The ZJ is wired throughout with either electric or vacuum AC components. To use the digital display you would have to rip everything vacuum related out of the jeep and wire in the electric harness. I guess it could be possible but who would want to go through all that hell for just a display. Lol

[@zaf5273]

@@ProjectDanH ohhh snap! Forget that idea then lol. 🤦‍♂️ thanks

[@chriswarren2599]

Hey Dan, I have a UK Spec ‘97 Orvis and a 2000 XJ Orvis 2.5 diesel. Love em. The driver information works on mine😊👍

[@ProjectDanH]

That is awesome! Glad to hear. Thank you for watching!

[@ShellieWelch]

Oh my God. I think i love you. My exact Jeep, my exact problems. Best how-to video ever. Now, if I could get my radio to work. Found the antenna wire by the passenger kick plate and reconnect it better than it was. No difference. Still FM static. Do you know where the radio ground is? Thanks, Shellie

[@ProjectDanH]

Hey Shellie, there is a ground that connects to the back of the factory head unit. thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!!

[@travisguy6044]

Dan it's gets me all exited watching this my zj is getting close to being done can't wait....😁

[@ProjectDanH]

score!

[@61Husky]

Love the vid ❤️ Inspires me for my ZJ 4.0 1996. Great tip to keep an eye on the model year of those VICs 🙏🏽

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad you liked it!

[@Chrisw678]

Awesome job. Good luck with the coolant flush. I’ve done mine over and over and never fails that the rust returns. Definitely better after new hoses and radiator but still returns.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks brother! Dang... You're making me nervous about the flush.. I'll try to be thorough AF.

[@Chrisw678]

Project Dan H good luck my friend!

[@ddkW123]

Brilliant Video, thank you so much. Have recently bought a 96 GC Laredo and the GDM is dead, found a Limited at my local wrecker with the VIC - great to know you can just swap them over! Will come back to this if I ever have issues with the VIC!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! I appreciate the kind words and the view!

[@venomous_spiderx7939]

Great video bro. It was very helpful and easy to follow. I'm working on restoring my 97 grand cherokee limited. I was weak at 35:40 lmao 😂😂😂

[@ProjectDanH]

lol. that's awesome bro. Glad it helped!

[@ragnarhilm5752]

Is someone practicing shooting in the background? Thanks 4 the vid, sir, really easy to do. “Plug and play” - yes, I had the same thought when I was swapping the injectors for the 4-points.

[@ProjectDanH]

lol.. yep.. I'm local to a range and an airport 🤦‍♂️

[@DEInTheGarage]

Solid swap, Danno. We should do this on Barney the plow ZJ

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Doug! Go for it go for it! Lol . It wasn't bad at all!

[@ThatGuyFromArizona]

Nice, thanks for this excellent video. Call me curious, it's been 4 years, is the VIC still working?

[@paultynan8705]

Bought 5.9 interior trim for my Limited. Tried to remove my glove box like you did. 4 screws. Lookes like riveted on it as well don't want too break anything. Love your vids

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! Those boxes can be tricky! lol

[@ryanfurman8944]

Hey Dan,I really enjoy watching your videos which I've learned tons of stuff to improve my jeeps. Okay, I have a 97 limited with a rear lamp failure warning but all my lights are working. I changed the V.I.C.but the warning is still on. Could it be that module you added in this video? Also when I changed the V.I.C. it brought with it a service 4x4 switch warning. From the donor jeep. Any ideas? Ryan

[@timothyobrien2368]

Very helpful thanks for your time on this project .......

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!

[@pipesuttil.figueres4075]

Dan¡ thanks for your videos, they are great, I have two doubts, I have connected everything but I have no signal from the doors and I have an error in the rear lights, but they work correctly, do you have any suggestions i have an G.Cherokee 95 Laredo 4.0 , I already wait for the next video.

[@ProjectDanH]

Rear lights you need a Lamp Outage Module. Doors you need to reset your sensors/switches. 💪

[@anthonysadventures8062]

Thanks for the video, really helped me out .

[@ProjectDanH]

Glad to hear it!

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Dan.I was going to ask if you live next to a shooting range,then you set the date on the clock and ding-Happy Independence Day!!! lol....

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha... Odly enough I actually do live next to a shooting range 🤣🤣🤣. Right between shouthaven trap and skeet and the brookhaven airport! A KZbinrs worst nightmare... Luckily they only shoot loudly early on weekends. 🤦‍♂️

[@wildbill23c]

Awesome video, thank you for taking the time to tackle that project. Not as bad as I figured it would be, and a few pretty cheap parts to get it operating properly. I bet that I'd have a rear hatch open issue on my 98 ZJ though since the switch that senses the latch being closed was bad and would set off the dang alarm randomly in the middle of the night I had to disconnect that switch, guess I could just loop a wire through the connector and trick it so not too bad to get done. Thanks again for the awesome video. I downloaded the build sheet for my 98 ZJ, nothing in the build sheet mentions the rear lamp out module, even looking through google on different option packages that mine has, doesn't mention the lamp out module.

[@ProjectDanH]

Yeah man the Lamp Outage module threw me for a loop, that and the re-flow made filming the video take a whole week. I hope y'all didn't pick up on the different clothes. lol! I have a sensitive rear flip glass latch. I mitigated the alarm issue and the dome lights randomly going off while driving by welding an extra tab onto the latch. sometimes its still happens when i hit a large bump or pothole. now I'm not sure if its my glass or my hatch latch. either way all the other problems of the VIC were solved by re flowing the solder joints and I'm glad I did the conversion. Thanks for the view!!! 👊

[@wildbill23c]

@@ProjectDanH Thank you for the awesome well planned out video, extremely easy to follow, I took notes so I can do that swap too. I like the oil change reminder and some of the other things that the VIC does that the GDM doesn't do, or at least mine doesn't I thought it was supposed to show the doors and hatch being opened like the VIC but I guess it doesn't, and some of the bulbs in my GDM are burned out too found out after watching your video that the rear wheels should light up when in 2WD as well...mine don't light up regardless of what position the transfer case is in so figured I may as well do the GDM to VIC swap while I'm in there and I'll do like you and save the GDM just in case. If I recall the switch issue with my rear hatch was the flipper glass switch, that's disconnected now and haven't had any issues. When the flipper glass is opened the interior lights don't turn on now but who cares, least of my worries, rather not be woke up to the dang alarm going off at 2am, and interior lights flickering on and off while driving....I initially thought it was one of the door switches but nope that was too simple of a fix LOL. Thank you again for an awesome video. Extremely useful.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@wildbill23c haha.. yea I suppose all ZJs have the same problems! Glad I could inspire you to do the swap. Also Thanks for great comments in response to other viewers questions. Jeepers helping Jeepers! I love it!

[@wildbill23c]

@@ProjectDanH No problem, enjoy giving my knowledge whenever I can.

[@michaelb2226]

I was planning on trying this out. Now I know itll work forsure thanks!

[@ProjectDanH]

NP Brother! Go for it!!!

[@nathanr.6542]

Look at all Those zj's omgg!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

HAHA I know right !?! I told ya he was a ZJ expert!

[@76calidude]

Lucky you...my 95 literally has a cubby hole for that area. I did mount my XM head unit there..so it worked out

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol! That's a great mod! Way to overcome! 👊

[@76calidude]

@@ProjectDanH yup...got love for my lil ZJ

[@bombdiggitydave3881]

Calidude, when you say cubby hole, does that mean their is a plastic insert that comes factory when there is no VIC installed?

[@76calidude]

@@bombdiggitydave3881 yes sir

[@edisonsc1183]

Você é o cara da zj 🤟🇧🇷

[@ProjectDanH]

👍

[@juanduarte6656]

Really good videos man and I have one question. Where did you find the parts to fix the glove box latch ?

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! So when i put the dash back together I used a new glove box so I had to swap out the lock to keep using the same key. I just got a whole other glove box and kept my original lock. 👍

[@juanduarte6656]

Ohhhh I see nice thanks

[@PlZZlL]

Hey Dan, cheers for this I'm planning to this to my ZJ very soon also. I was changing the light in my compartment today and all of sudden all the interior lights stopped working.. what are your thoughts?

[@ProjectDanH]

I wonder if you blew a fuse....

[@PlZZlL]

@@ProjectDanH Wasn't a fuse, but smoke came out from under my steering while driving a day after. Jeep drives just fine though so I have no fucking clue what's going on anymore, alarm always goes off also had to remove the fuse for that.

[@reedcarpenter2994]

Can you swap a broken Vic to a gdm? 1995 grand Cherokee 5.2. What functions would you lose? Would it still show faults? Low oil? Ect

[@trayhall1696]

I'm new to your channel and you amd d&e are my go to anyways I'm needing to replace my vic in my 93 zj and was wondering if u had one for cheaper then what I'm finding them the cheapest I found was $90 on ebay and they didnt even show a pic of it working

[@ProjectDanH]

I know .. it's tough on eBay.. I'll check my local yard.

[@jessehill938]

Thank you so much I did not even know what they are called 😂

[@darkside59]

I know this video is old, but I just bought a 97 JGC laredo a few months ago. Mine having issues with the brakes. When I go to brake at low speed, my brake paddle kick back. Have you ever experienced this or know what I should be lookin at?

[@ProjectDanH]

maybe try new soft lines, calipers and pads. also make sure system is bled well with fresh fluid

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

after having a 97 limited with this system and now a 98 laredo without it i have decided im far better off without it. im so glad that fucking nightmare with the 97 is over.

[@ProjectDanH]

😂😂😂😂 Can I Have it?

[@_AndromedaGalaxy_]

@@ProjectDanH i dont have the 97 anymore. im glad my 98 doesnt have VIC. that stuff was a pain in the ass.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@_AndromedaGalaxy_ lol.. its all good...when it works 😂

[@ViperGibson]

Get yourself a full size spare tire for free, jeep did a recall on the ZJ spare tires for being to small I have 5 ZJs and got the full size spares, my 97 ZJ limited (also PJ7 paint) was lucky enough to get a matching spare tire, sorry pet peeve with the ZJ video lol other then that great video, I need to resolder the VIC in my 96 ZJ limited

[@ViperGibson]

Also I'm surprised your jeep didn't have an access port behind your spare so you didn't have to remove your trim, all mine range from 94 to 97 have an access port, not sure why they didn't have it on your 98

[@wildbill23c]

That recall was due to the full time 4WD models, running a temporary spare on a full time 4WD would cause damage to the transfer case and differential would possibly overheat...so the recall gave those with the full time 4WD model a full size spare which a 4x4 should have in the first place LOL. Luckily my 98 ZJ had a full size spare when I got it, but my previous 96 ZJ did not, local tire shop was able to find me a matching limited edition wheel and a full size tire which was great.

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Gib, I did not know that! I already have a full size spare laying around... now i'm gonna have to buy full size tire cover! lol (coverless spare is also a pet peeve of mine! hahaha)

[@ProjectDanH]

@@wildbill23c That makes a lot of sense, I have someone that wants to give me a spare Ultra Star 😁

[@wildbill23c]

@@ProjectDanH That would be good. All my wheels match including the spare on my current ZJ, it'll be getting new tires before this winter though the tires on it now are horrible in snow/ice.

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

Awesome video mate, wonder if this could be installed in a tj

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks man! Im pretty sure it can be!

[@ImFUBAR]

Just got mine in the mail. I'm in a 97 zj, and it doesn't have near as many wires as yours does. Any pointers?

[@ProjectDanH]

was your Jeep pre wired with the sensors?

[@ImFUBAR]

@@ProjectDanH I guess not, im new to all of this and I've been inspired by a lot of your content but I don't think my jeep is compatible with a vic. sadly

[@Leatherkid01]

Now u need to retrofit the rear fog light(left side for LHD vehicles) I know NY gets a lot of fog....when i used to drive down from 🇨🇦

[@ProjectDanH]

Good idea!

[@1manmanythings144]

Always love the videos dan. God rid of my jeep though, had a bad hg so im both mustangless and jeep less. Maybe a zj someday.

[@ProjectDanH]

Ahh man, that's too bad! I'm sure you can find a great deal on a ZJ. Let me know how you do!

[@crayfishroll]

Awesome job I had this original from the factory but it was still a good watch. Quick question though I noticed you are getting the part time light to pop on when cycling through the tcase mine is not showing up only full time and rear tire lights in the Vic. I did swap to a np242 do you happen to have any idea why that would be

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks for watching Roll! I'm not exactly sure why you aren't getting your indicator light.. can you please tell me your parts list from the swap?

[@crayfishroll]

@@ProjectDanH Had the Vic from the factory I have a 1998 5.9l zj. I swapped the np249 to a np242 from a 98 zj with a 5.2l. The 4wd sensor on the np242 is the correct one for the tcase and I did get an mountain Vista tcase shifter linkage to alleviate the binding from the swap. I also reflowed the solder joints just like you did in the Vic and did the little wire swap behind the Vic for the 249 to 242 swap to work with the Vic right

[@ProjectDanH]

@@crayfishroll Dang man.. you stumped me! You covered everything I was gonna suggest! Perhaps what you have is the best possible scenario for the 242 swap.

[@crayfishroll]

@@ProjectDanH that's what I thought I was thinking about pulling another Vic from the junk yard and plugging it in because the local pick and pull they are cheap

[@ProjectDanH]

@@crayfishroll sure.. u might as well. It's not too difficult to pop another in. It may work and if not, At least it will give u peace of mind

[@10ken1958]

Hey Dan, Thanks for the video, I'm a fellow ZJ owner also and i love keeping it as fresh as possible. I was wondering if you know if having LED headlights, markers, flashers, signals, brake lights will cause a warning in the VIC?

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes, i believe and LED conversion will trip an error in the VIC. you must wire in a dummy load resistor when converting to LEDs. Perhaps I can attempt a video on this in the future.

[@mikeo8790]

I have replaced all the front and rear lights with Amazon LEDs. The hatch break light is the only thing that tripped the Vic. marker, breaks ,turn signals reverse lights ,head lights all good

[@xplicitx5654]

Hi Danny, I have a 96 ZJ and have the same exact problem. I also live in NY and wanted to know if you can possible help me resolve my big problem?

[@ProjectDanH]

hit me up on IG!

[@JimS6025]

Dan, you might hate me for this, but the EVIC also should be able to fit in your Jeep ZJ, you look to already have the overhead console, so I would double check the plug, but if it is the grey plug I think it is it would fit in with minimal fuss if any at all....so yea, I am sure you hate me now ;)

[@ProjectDanH]

Darn you Jim! Now I'm gonna have to install an EVIC! 🤣

[@JimS6025]

@@ProjectDanH you wouldn't happen to know and parts yards in our areas that allow a person to go pull there own parts would you?

[@ProjectDanH]

Gotta find a u pull.. unfortunately they're are none by here

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

I always love the VIC. Very awesome video man! Ned to get you to NH before winter

[@ProjectDanH]

YeA man! Time is ripping by, hopefully I can get up there soon

[@mattrobert3912]

Hi I was wondering I have a 96 with a bad passenger door switch and was wondering if it was replaceable without having it reprogrammed. I put a used one in and my security system went bonkers I really could use some advice of you got it

[@ProjectDanH]

all your key FOBs are programmed to the passenger door switch.. you would definitely need to re program. check out my ZJ FOB video

[@MattBrownbill]

Great video, thanks. I have a Quadra-trac on my ZJ and it never shows anything for the 4wd mode, is that usual or faulty?

[@ProjectDanH]

There's probably a bulb out

[@hascg1]

Excelente video, de una excelnte maquina la zj

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you! 👊

[@GoatOffroad]

How do you know all of this!!??? And how do you keep the screws straight when they’re just thrown in the cup holder!!?? 😳 I’d never be able to put everything back together- not correctly anyway!! 🤣🤣 You’re knowledge is amazing 😉 Great video! And we’re definitely going to check out that XJ video on the master switch for the window lock. We got XJ problems 😂😜❤️🐞

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha! I learn things by breaking them! Lately I've actually been researching things so it's saved me a lot of trouble in the ZJ department 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for watching bug! I should be getting my new XJ tomorrow morning! Yay!

[@ProjectDanH]

Oh yea.. all the screws are the same 🤣🤣🤣

[@GoatOffroad]

Project Dan H - Yeah to the XJ!!!! Can’t wait to see you Part it out for Beach Jeep! Beach Jeep Lives!!! 🤣 Oh, that makes it easier having all the screws the same 🤓

[@ProjectDanH]

@@GoatOffroad lol... Is they're anything specific you guys wanna see in the year down phase of the parts car?

[@laragreene8328]

ummmm....my jeep has all that......and to be honest I somehow disconnected it years ago on purpose. I cant remember the alarm type noise now on the VIC but its so loud and wouldnt stop...it badly got on my nerves when driving down the road......I couldnt stand it. Mine wasnt a low noise at all. And I saw no way to shut it off,or either I did and it would immediately come back on. Hope yours is better!!!

[@zxtenn]

i have a 96 ZJ and threw my VIC in the trash and put in a cubby, i can easily check my own washer fluid, tail lights, etc. When that thing got hot during NC summer it was total nonsense

[@ProjectDanH]

what a shame, I love the VIC. One of my favorite features!

[@zxtenn]

@@ProjectDanH GOT SICK OF ALL THE FALSE CODES, BRAKE LIGHT OUT, ETC... AND THE CUBBY DOES HOLD A FEW THINGS, WELL WORTH THE 30 BUCKS AND SOME TIME

[@patricioramiropaezcisneros7496]

Hello friend, I write you from Ecuador, the videos are great because I have a ZJ94 jeep and the VIC is damaged, what possibility is there to buy all

[@ProjectDanH]

Hey brother, thanks for watching. Try a new VIC from eBay or something

[@victormmarin1253]

Do you used the 2 (red with white positive + ) , 20 Ground ( black) and 16 yellow with green ( Ignition Switch) ??? can i connect a battery ??

[@ProjectDanH]

Just follow the schematic I provided in the video that should help you to connect it to the battery the same way I connected it to the power supply

[@notsureigaf]

Watching this on 7/3 and seeing you set the date for 7/4 👀

[@tylerangeloni2219]

love your its always sunny references lamo! flip flip flipiladelphia

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha! IASIP is my favorite show ever

[@andresdiazgranados7319]

Hello Dan Do you need to have the factory radio to make the VIC to work?

[@ProjectDanH]

Nope, they're independent

[@charliemcmullin2022]

How much does the module cost, where can i get one, and do you have a part number? if i cant get one can i replace it with a gps?

[@ProjectDanH]

Try Ebay or the junk yard.. Gps is always an option!

[@terriqueholt5169]

How did the whole board get glazed all of a sudden did you cover all of it in flux, mine is not that shiny 17:09

[@stardreamsskyhigh8964]

Great info just love it

[@ProjectDanH]

Thank you very much

[@Knightmoss]

Doubt anyone will see this, but does the full time/part time sync with the 242?

[@ProjectDanH]

A 242 was in this ZJ so it does sync.

[@deathmalice256]

New drinking game: every time he goes “heh heh!” Take a drink

[@travisguy6044]

Glad I watched this a second time the crazy thing is I was just thinking earlier about the back windows not working in my zj iam try to get bk to par wonder if that's the problem all I know is theres tape over 2of the buttons so anyone that has any input iam all ears the sauder thing makes alot of sense its a 96 if that helps?

[@ProjectDanH]

if your back windows are not working you may have broken wires in your drivers door boot.

[@travisguy6044]

@@ProjectDanH Ill definitely check that one out thanks Dan..

[@СашаПомазан-д8ц]

Прикольно, надо будет повторить!

[@ProjectDanH]

lol. thanks for watching!

[@geejay7118]

I’m ready to pull this damn Vic out sometimes display goes blank then goes back on starts beeping claiming low wiper fluid low coolant and now my ac control unit is being affected and Jeep was shut off while pulling out of my driveway

[@ProjectDanH]

sounds like you need some fresh solder in that baby

[@geejay7118]

@@ProjectDanH pulled that junk yesterday turns out it was a JY vic I’m just going to make a switch panel there I have a 231 t case I might’ve kept it if I swapped a 242

[@jaysmith5084]

My 98 limited has this and it tells me the coolant sensor is bad but I've replace them all and it just beeps and drives me crazy 😂 any thoughts on why it does this? Bad VIC? IDK

[@ProjectDanH]

A false Coolant level sensor error is a classic indicator that you need to reflow the solder joints. Give it a try!

[@jaysmith5084]

@@ProjectDanH I think it might be worth a try and thanks

[@TemaKorolev]

Круто,так скоро в limited переделаешь))

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes, it's now more of a Limited! 😁 Да, теперь это больше ограничено! 😁

[@Lilmiket1000]

I need help. My abs light came on after I changed the front brake caliper. My brakes work better than ever before because come to find out someone had installed them upside down and I never even realized it lol. apparently, you can put these things on the wrong side. Both sides are interchangeable. Never had decent brakes until now. But now my abs light is on and I don't know why. I have changed both wheel sensors, abs module, abs pump. Just about everything. Bled it over 10x. and can't find anything wrong. No scan tool seems to be able to get abs codes from the 96 year. I've been seeing around the internet that you cannot access the abs from the obd2 port. that there is some dbr 2 tool that you connect to a couple plugs behind the cigarette lighter or something to pull abs codes. I've spent so much money on this issue. my nearest stealership is a good 30 to 40mins away and it's not registered yet because of this abs light. So driving there is not an option.

[@ProjectDanH]

hmmm. interesting. I find that most ABS errors come from a bad sensor or cable. You may want to replace all the sensors and cables and then trace all wires that go from the cables to the ABS module. It could be something as simple as a bad ground. The ABS system does not communicate with the OBD2 so no programming is necessary. The ABS system does not necessarily depend on your brake lines either. Make sure you have enough fluid in the system and make sure your bleeder valves are on the top of the caliper. as long as your brakes work well you don't need ABS. If the ABS light is bothering you then you could just pull the ABS fuse out of the fuse box and boom or your problems will disappear! It should still be able to get it inspected without ABS or with the ABS light on

[@Lilmiket1000]

@@ProjectDanH Thanks a lot man, yea I'm in the process of replacing all the sensors. I've got 2 done already. I'm going to have to check up on the grounds. The abs system was working just fine just before I changed the caliper so I know it has to be something with the sensor. Yes, my bleeder valves was installed backward that's why I had to switch them around. That's when the light came on. And yes I didn't know it could pass inspection with the light on so thanks for that. I guess I will just get it done and drive it that way because no I don't care about the light at all. Now that I switched the calipers so that the bleeders are on top the brakes work better than they ever have since I've owned it. So I really appreciate the help!

[@manasseh7]

my VIC completely crapped out, doesn’t light up at all. said screw it and ripped it out gonna install a cubby. damn shame it’s such a neat thing that VIC

[@ProjectDanH]

Oh man.. that sucks. What year? Maybe I can take it off your hands

[@manasseh7]

it’s from a 96

[@bombdiggitydave3881]

Still have it, the VIC, I mean, id like it for parts on keeping up a 95 vic

[@BraulioHerrera1]

My zj is 1997 laredo, and the harness to connect the VIC has fewer wires, it does not allow it to be plug and play :(

[@ProjectDanH]

oh no, it is still possible to get a VIC but you would have to wire EVERYTHING by yourself

[@chadwilliams8741]

Well found my next upgrade

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome! Make sure you have those pigtails coiled up next to the fluid and coolant tank so you know it will be plug and play 😉

[@McCarterW.F]

Awsome vid

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks John!!!

[@MajorWeakness]

Cool.mod!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Major!

[@TheAssaultScar]

Wow!!! Fuckin wish my driveway looked like that!!!

[@ProjectDanH]

Lol... It's ok.

[@hxlize4913]

i wonder if this vic is still kicking. just had the false flag corrosion issues with mine cant wait to open it up and ruin it

[@Joec.509]

I got a vic for a 95 zj because i have a 95 and it was a single plug connector on the back of the vic

[@ProjectDanH]

perfect!

[@bombdiggitydave3881]

That is just the info I needed. THANKS!

[@bombdiggitydave3881]

So, Chadwell777, do you mean, if you have a 95 gc laredo , its a single plug connector to the back of theVIC of thesame year?

[@dustintorres1797]

I was able to find the sensor connectors but I can't find both the connectors for the VIC on my jeep. It's a 1994 grand cherokee laredo and the GDM has only 1 of the connectors. Where would the second connector be?

[@ProjectDanH]

Sometimes they're folded back and taped high up in the harness.. sometimes they didn't complete the harness. A couple guys with 93 and 94s said they had to run their own wires. 😯

[@dustintorres1797]

Ok thank you very much for the information

[@drewpothanszky3917]

Reviving an ancient comment thread, sorry! Refurbing a 93 ZJ 5.2 top down. Saw this vid and decided to go GDM to VIC. Got the right (2 connector) VIC, coolant overflow level sensor installed, washer level sensor installed, the LOM installed. Pull the GDM and...there are not 2 plugs in the harness. There is one plug and a bunch of separate wires. HALP!

[@RedneckMechanicsYT]

Ok... Now I want one for my 98

[@ProjectDanH]

Awesome! Check to make sure you have the wires and the plugs for the washer fluid and coolant sensors. If you do, go to town!

[@timvest8141]

I have a '97 GC Laredo 5.2 . Is yours a QuadraTrac?

[@ProjectDanH]

No, It was just a SelecTrac Tcase

[@Lilmiket1000]

Mine has a storage cubby right there. and mine is a Laredo. so can I get one?

[@ProjectDanH]

lol.. alot of people turn their VIC into a storage cubby... if you're not the original owner your cubby could have been your Vic. take it apart and see if you have the wires. 🤙

[@Lilmiket1000]

@@ProjectDanH Thanks for the info bro

[@ProjectDanH]

anytime ✌️

[@gav3379]

My 1994 ZJ sometimes has the "Service 4 wheel drive" message but it is Full time 4X4 Quadratrac. I did try the re-flow but it still come on every now and then.

[@ProjectDanH]

Its my understanding that the reflow only solves some of the VIC problems. Apparently the VIC has many issues which is why so many people remove them. Best of luck with the error!

[@gav3379]

Hey Dan I sent you an email of pics of my Double DIN DVD radio upgrade. Check it out.

[@ProjectDanH]

I loved it! 279k miles? That's Great!

[@torrancebrown7605]

Nice job is kevin up for zj questions please get him on a video on trouble shooting the alarm

[@ProjectDanH]

Haha.. what's wrong with your alarm.. I'll pass it on

[@torrancebrown7605]

@@ProjectDanH i want to remove it altogether i heard it had a alarm module and if i remove it and get a new pcm and bcm without a alarm it will be good the alarm is killing my battery

[@ProjectDanH]

Did you try a parasitic draw test? D&E in the garage has a great vid on how to test for it. It would be great if you could just pull a fuse and solve the problem.

[@torrancebrown7605]

It was the alarm fuse

[@michaelb2226]

What if the jeeps have different 4x4 systems Sec trac or quadra trac Would they still be interchangeable?

[@wildbill23c]

Yes, it'll work regardless of which 4x4 system you have, it just lights up all 4 wheels in the display for full time 4WD, and says full time on the display, and low range says Lo. Nothing to change in the wiring or anything it just displays what was displayed in the GDM just in a different manner. Now if you swap transfer cases there's plugs behind the GDM or VIC that you swap that tells the display which transfer case you have and changes the options that will light up.

[@michaelb2226]

@@wildbill23c I thought so. I was just wondering because selec trac has 2wd and quadra doesn't.

[@wildbill23c]

@@michaelb2226 Its all in a couple of plugs behind the display that are not connected to the display, white and black plugs depending on which t-case is installed. So with selec-trac it'll light up the back 2 wheels in 2WD, full time 4WD lighs up back 2 wheels and front 2 wheels and says full time on the display, part time 4WD and low range lights up the front 2 wheels and back 2 wheels and says Part Time on the display as there aren't enough wires in the transfer case selector sensor to be able to distinguish part time high range and low range, so it just lights up part time for both high and low. Quadra-Trac lights up all 4 wheels all the time, and in low range it says LO on the display. Command-Trac lights up back 2 wheels in 2WD all 4 wheels in 4WD part time, and all 4 wheels in low and shows Part time in 4hi and LO in low range.

[@ProjectDanH]

YEP!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@wildbill23c Exactly 👆

[@AngelReyes-tp1hh]

Muy buen video, muy bien explicado, tendrás de colocación de auto lamp Saludos

[@ProjectDanH]

thank you 👍

[@marcaoomaldito]

what about overhead console? is it plug and play too?

[@ProjectDanH]

Should be!

[@TheAssaultScar]

Can you do this on a 97 ZJ larado I have a cubby hole there with no information center just storage Can you put these on it

[@ProjectDanH]

Absolutely! Just make sure you have wires and a plug! Hopefully they wernt cut! Also check to make sure you have the plugs hidden behind the coolant bottle and wiper bottle. if it's a there just add all the other equipment with the sensors. You should be good to go!

[@TheAssaultScar]

Project Dan H perfect information Did they make these without the Vic or the other control can’t remember the name lol..this is my first zj from obd2 I miss the turn key diagnostics test tho lol

[@ProjectDanH]

@@TheAssaultScar as far as I know they had either GDM or VIC.. not sure if they came blank

[@kenrauch7496]

See my post above!

[@natekevleighan5906]

Just went to a junk yard and got one and did all that and plugged it in didn’t work oh well worth a try

[@ProjectDanH]

send it to me!

[@natekevleighan5906]

@@ProjectDanH I would like to fix it but I don’t know how these are rare to find these days got a 30 day warranty from the junk yard on it