96 Intrepid gauges dont work

Tiny
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  • 1996 CHRYSLER INTREPID
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Mice got into wiring so I replaced all wire lines in the car including the pcm, bcm, tcm and airbag controller. The new lume and controllers came out of a 98. Should that matter? When key on everything but tranny range light up. The panel has been replaced also. Before replacing wiring the radio and dome lights quit that's when that's I found mice damage and replaced wire. But before doing so the gauges worked when it would rain.
Sunday, April 1st, 2012 AT 8:02 PM

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Tiny
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Yes, it does matter. You will need a detailed wiring diagram and check each wire individually.

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Sunday, April 1st, 2012 AT 8:08 PM
Tiny
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Even if the entire dash lume was replaced. Is there anyway the use a scan tool to find the problem
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Sunday, April 1st, 2012 AT 8:36 PM
Tiny
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Yes, harness are made and change each year.
No, a scan tool will not tell you anything about the wiring

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Sunday, April 1st, 2012 AT 8:39 PM
Tiny
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The only thing that doesn't work is the instrument cluster, but it still does a function test except for the range indicator.
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Sunday, April 1st, 2012 AT 9:09 PM
Tiny
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Ok, you still need to verify power and ground and all the wires destinations.

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Sunday, April 1st, 2012 AT 9:18 PM

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