Odomete light stays on

2000 DODGE NEON
40,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHILEMANG
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I was looking into buying a dodge neon 2000 the light on odometer will not turn off even when the car is off, it drains the battery is this an easy fix, or should i not invest into this car? the said they replaced the engine!
May 30, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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FIXITMR
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does the odometer work right besides light?
May 30, 2011 at 10:16 PM
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CHILEMANG
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yes the odometer works but the light will not turn off
May 30, 2011 at 10:18 PM
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FIXITMR
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does the dome light work when you open close door?
May 31, 2011 at 2:17 AM
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CHILEMANG
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i have not checked that what does that have to do with that
May 31, 2011 at 3:03 AM
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FIXITMR
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also did you check for codes with ignition on-off on-off on?
May 31, 2011 at 4:50 AM
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FIXITMR
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and did the problem start right at engine change or later?
May 31, 2011 at 5:19 AM
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