1998 Dodge Caravan Instrument Cluster Dead

Some say the BCM is the problem but that seems to be an expensive repair. If you google resolder or solder dodge Caravan dash cluster you find pictures etc that will make it easier for you.

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The tcm controls the transmission also check for rubbed through wires on transmission might have a broken trans mount.

1998 dodge caravan instrument cluster dead. 1998 Dodge Caravan - CLUSTER. For 1998 Dodge Grand Caravaninstrument clusters with light when ignition turn on but theres no crank and no start. Instrument cluster and gauges dead Chrysler minivan.

1998 Dodge Caravan - CLUSTER. The stoppages last a few days and then start working again. ABS light on and simultaneously the front instrument panel is dead.

Unplug trans mount and pucheck for. Disconnect wire connector from back of instrument cluster. With Electronic Transmission Range Indicator.

Check fuses for d gauges first as it may be the cluster is bad and needs rebuilding. 4 Cyl 24L 6. Sometimes all the gauges in my 1998 Dodge Caravan stop working and I dont know my speed temperature gas amount odometer.

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Caravan. 1997-1998 Caravan Instrument Cluster Removal Instructions. If you own a 2001 or later Dodge Grand Caravan or Chrysler Town Country van and your gauges are dead the most common cause is a bad module thats mucking up the digital data on the vehicles data bus.

Parts fit for the following vehicle options. Ive tried resoldering also. Remove instrument cluster from instrument panel.

Discussion Starter 1 May 16 2011. This resolves the slap dash repair issue. Hold down the trip reset button until.

Its actually a pretty common problem around that year. 4849 US-501 Myrtle Beach SC 29579. My 98 dodge grand caravan is experiencing the following.

Posted by jj628927 on May 27 2010. A complaint was filed with the manufacturer. Battery just changed five months ago.

99 caravan instrument cluster dead. 1 - 4 of 4 Posts. I have had the clock spring replaced recently.

The 1998 Dodge Caravan has 9 problems reported for instrument cluster stops working occasionally. 4849 US-501 Myrtle Beach SC 29579 888255-8311. No blinkers no Od no speedo all dead there was only illumination with head lights on cluster was dimmable.

Rotate top of cluster outward. - Instrument panel is not working used to be intermittent but now is off all the time - ABS light is on all the time - Check engine light is on all the time - Automatic door locks at 15 MPH do not work - Rear defroster does not work - Heater direction control does not work - HeatCool control does not. Instrument cluster dead windshield wiper control.

Jump to Latest Follow Status Not open for further replies. Though this corrected some issues it did not correct the problem with the gauges. This quick video shows you how to repair the instrument cluster of a dodge caravan.

Joined May 16 2011 4 Posts. INSTRUMENT PANEL for your 1998 Dodge Caravan. Start by performing a self test on the cluster.

INSTRUMENT PANEL for your 1998 Dodge Caravan. On very hot days the problem seems to happen more often than usual could it be a ground wire perhaps or somethingthere are no fuses blown. Get all your gauges working a.

Its a matter of removing the dash cluster remove clustercircuit board from housing flip it. Dodge Caravan General Talk. Remove screws holding instrument cluster to instrument panel.

I have a 1998 Dodge Caravan with the following symptoms. Problem is intermittent and brought to Naples FL Dodge but problem went away just as we arrived for. No repairs were made.

I know this is an older post but I had just problems with my instrument cluster in my 2002 Dodge grand caravan eL 33L. Parts like Cluster - Instrument Panel are shipped directly from authorized Mopar dealers and backed by the manufacturers warranty. Ignition switch should be in the locked position.

This resolves the slap dash. The solder in the cluster where your harness and wiring connector attach at back gets cracked and what your describing starts to happen. FOLLOWING DOES NOT WORK.

The contact stated that the gauges on the instrumental panel are inoperative. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a technician concluded that the entire instrument control panel needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 130000.

Average repair cost is 200 at 148850 miles. Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered. Remove instrument cluster bezel.

My 2000 Dodge Caravan se instrument gaugesinstrument display sometimes go dead and then operating again everything from the gauges to the electronics display just stop operating but the vehicle still drives normal.

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