1990 Chrysler Le Baron digital dash

1990 CHRYSLER LE BARON
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDY QUEEN
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I am trying to correct a guage reading issue(fuel, oil, amp., temp do seem correct) with a
LeBaron that has a digital dash. The dash self ckeck reads ok. These dashes are hard to fine, or repair. This is a 90-94 style.
I was considering swapping or replacing the body computer or engine computer(I have already checked sending units). Is there a difference between these in a car with a digital dash and those with analog. In checking car parts stores, they don't seem to show a difference. I was also going to check junk yards. I don't want to spend money on the wrong thing.
Jun 13, 2008 at 8:33 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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What is wrong with the dash? There are some rebuilders for that stuff, but yes it can get expensive when it comes to digital
Jun 14, 2008 at 8:35 AM
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RANDY QUEEN
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The gauges are not reading correctly. I.E. full gas reading - but tank is half full. Temp gauge reading at little over half - cold engine. Oil reads midway but does not change as engine revs. No amp reading. Tach works, speedo works, air bag light works, etc. I have run the self test on the dash, and it read no problems. I have unplugged sending units (temp, oil) no change. I have tried switching body computer, ( got one from junk yard, same model but with analog gauges)with no effect. I have been told that there is a difference in the body computer and/or engine computer for the digital dashs. However, in checking suppliers (advance auto, O'Riely's, etc.) I find nothing that notes a difference. The Chrysler dealer said it is no longe available and couldn't answer my question. This is an 18 year old car, so I know there are issues with parts. I am trying to find out what if any diffience there is in the computers depending on whether it is digital or analog ( is the copmuter I tried not working because it is different? could it be the engine computer? Are there differences?) I feel the dash is ok, and that the problem is in data going to it. So I am trying to determine the correct parts to attempt to solve this problem. Thanks

Randy
Jun 14, 2008 at 9:29 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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IS this a sedan or convertible/coupe? the wiring diagrams are different. Try to fing the temp gauge sender (1 wire) ground it while watching the gauge,should go hot.You can try using a meter to check continuity of the wires between the senders and the dash plug to eliminate that possibility.
Jun 15, 2008 at 8:46 AM
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