2001 Dodge Caravan There Clearly Serious Knowledge 01 Caravan Battery Tapping

2001 DODGE CARAVAN
111,434 MILES
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RICHARD991958
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There is clearly some serious knowledge here.
I have an 01 caravan. The battery is tapping out to nothing within a half day. Checked with an ammeter; instrument panel is drawing 1.3A. Disconnected the fuse, van starts like a champ. Anything I can do short of replacing panel? I have access to some electronic techs at work. One more, please: if I have to replace the IP, will I lose the true mileage reading?

Thanks ever so much -
Rich from Maine
Jan 4, 2013 at 3:20 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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1.3 is your draw. most likely the cluster. when you order your new one, tell them the mileage and they will progam it for you
Jan 4, 2013 at 3:22 AM
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RICHARD991958
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Thanks for the input. This vehicle probably won't make it another year, so ill likely end up going to a salvage yard for a new IP. Have to take my chances on getting one with similar mileage.
Jan 4, 2013 at 3:55 AM
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