2003 Dodge Caravan Speedometer needle

DAN5667 · Posted at Wed Aug 27, 2008 8:56 am

Electrical problem
2003 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 62000 miles
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The speedometer needle on my Caravan is now below the peg. It hangs down to about the 7 oclock position. When I open the drivers door it jumps up to about 1/16 inch below the peg. When I turn the ignition switch on it moves tight up against the peg. Odometer still works. No warning lights. No other problems.

merlin2021 · Posted at Wed Aug 27, 2008 1:21 pm

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SELF-DIAGNOSTICS
The instrument clusters are equipped with a self diagnostic test feature to help identify electronic problems. Prior to any test, perform the Self-Diagnostic Test. The self diagnostic system displays instrument cluster stored fault codes in the odometer display, sweeps the gauges to the calibration points, and bulb checks the warning indicators. When the key is in the ON position with the engine not running, the MIL will remain illuminated for regulatory purposes.
To activate the Self-Diagnostic program:
1.With the ignition switch in the OFF position, depress the TRIP ODOMETER RESET button. 2.Continue to hold the TRIP ODOMETER RESET button until Sof and a number (software version number (i.e. Sof 3.2 ) appears in the odometer window then release the button. If a fault code is present, the cluster will display it in the odometer display. When all fault codes have been displayed, the cluster will display "end" in the odometer display. Refer to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DTC'S table to determine what each trouble code means.

DAN5667 · Posted at Wed Aug 27, 2008 5:56 pm

Ran the Trip Odometer Reset procedure. The system ran the cluster calibration and everything is back to normal.

merlin2021 · Posted at Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:57 am

Ok great, your welcome....

hty · Posted at Sat Mar 14, 2009 10:50 pm

merlin2021 · Posted at Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:41 am

What problems are you having?

hty · Posted at Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:36 am

merlin2021 · Posted at Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:47 am

QUICK TEST 1. As a quick diagnosis, instrument cluster will perform a function check immediately after ignition is switched to RUN/START position. Electronic display, odometer/transmission range indicator and all warning lights EXCEPT low fuel, cruise, high beam, fog lamps and turn signal will light for a brief period. 2. If cluster is not receiving CCD bus messages, cluster will appear non-functional except for the continuously illuminated air bag indicator, and NO BUS message displayed. If instrument cluster in not receiving CCD bus messages, see appropriate VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS article. © 2008 Mitchell Repair Information Co., LLC. CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. WARNING: Disconnect negative battery cable BEFORE servicing instrument panel. When power is required for test purposes, reconnect battery for specific test purpose ONLY. After specific test is completed, disconnect negative battery cable before continuing servicing procedures. Page 1 of 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL - ANALOG -1996 Dodge Intrepid 3/15/2009 http://www.ondemand5.com/mric/common/asp/printart.aspx
Should reset by itself when you turn the key to start.
If not it needs to be scanned, but I would try removing the fuse for the cluster and leave it out for a minute and reinstall it, then retry the key. If that doesnt work, remove the neg battery cable leave off for a minute and retry.

KarenCaren · Posted at Tue Apr 21, 2009 3:47 pm

I think the last instruction will do it. Maybe your odometer receive a sudden jump of electricity. Removing fuse will most likely reset it to its original position.

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merlin2021 · Posted at Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:47 am

Check the date on this, It's probably fixed, no further reply made usually indicates a successful repair...