1998 Plymouth Voyager Gadges not working

Tiny
BOODAMCCALL
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  • 1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
The gadges in my van do not work at all. The speedometer, temp, and gas gadge do not operate. They come up with they want, most of the time in the heat but maybe not it depends. They say it's and an electrical problem. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH FAULTY GADGES?
Sunday, July 12th, 2009 AT 12:53 PM

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Tiny
BUDDYCRAIGG
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That's a common problem with your van.

Sadly the fix is to replace the instrument cluster.
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Sunday, July 12th, 2009 AT 2:57 PM
Tiny
DOUNTO
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I went through this problem for years. It has something to do with the clockspring. A while ago there was a recall and I got mine fixed for free, but this problem never stopped.
If you haven't put in a new cluster yet, when you start your car, get you shift out of the way, say in drive, use your right fist and pound around the 70 mph area (on the face). Or on top of the the dashboard above PRND gauges and it may kick on.
This is still temporary. I had a new cluster put in 3 months ago and still have to bang it once in a while.
A used cluster from another plym cost me $120.00 (part & labor).
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 AT 10:07 AM

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