1997 Dodge Caravan

BFIREFIGHTER28

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1997 DODGE CARAVAN
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

When i'm sitting still the it reads 30 mph after the electrical goes out and the abs light comes on. I have to hit the dash to get it to work thats when everything comes on and it reads 30 mph

Monday, November 23rd, 2009 AT 12:51 PM

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CH112063

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The dash cluster comes out by taking the trim off first. It could be a bad connection, speedometer, ot even a speed sensor, the ABS uses it, so does the speedometer. It is code setting, and a scan tool helps. See the section under 'first Things To Check". Ok

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Monday, November 23rd, 2009 AT 8:25 PM

PAJ1130

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I agree that your instrument cluster is probably going bad. I just finally replaced mine after spending nearly 3 years having to smack the dash. Also, I found the speedometer to be off 15-22 mph when the cluster did seem to be working (all gauges displaying) and the most important piece of advice is the fuel gauge may not be registering correctly either. If you are not able to replace the cluster right away, at least be aware of those 2 very important points.

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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 AT 10:39 AM