1995 Dodge Caravan Check Gages Light

Okay I tried this. I took all the fuses out and tested them. All of them checked okay. I cleaned the battery connections and reconnected them. What I don't get is why some things are working and some are not.

My radio, heat, headlights and turn signals all work fine. My door locks will unlock but not lock. We checked all the fuses under the dash too. My don't have any interior lights except for the two map lights which still work.

It's the strangest thing. If it was just the gauges I would think that it was a connection to the dash cluster, but since other electronics aren't working I'm baffled. I wondered if it could be one of the relays under the hood. But I don't have any way to check them.

If you have any suggestions let me know please, if in the mean time I figure it out, I'll post the answer.

I really appreciate the help. I'll try it when I get home and let you know how I make out. That way if anyone else comes alone with a similar van you can be sure and let them know. Besides if I fix it before my husband gets a chance what a feather in my cap that will be.

Well I did find a broken wire for the hood light and fixed it. I disconnected the battery for about 30 minutes and then reconnected it keeping my fingers crosses. But nothing happened.

Tonight my husband and his buddy tore the dash cluster out and checked all the wires and found them to be fine.

His friend thinks if we replace the dash cluster it will fix the problem, I would agree if it were just the gauges that weren't working. I'm thinking it has to be the body computer. Where would one find the body computer and is it expensive to repair.

I know they think they're right but I don't.

Thank you again for all your help.

That's what I'll do. I can even call the junk yard and for a nominal fee they'll pull it for me. That will save me from trudging out into the yard. I'll call there tomorrow and see about getting it switched out.

My husband is still arguing with me over it being the cluster panel.

I never knew there was anything behind that panel and I almost always kick it when I'm driving. I listen to music and tap the beat on that panel. I won't do it again.

Again I"ll let you know how I make out.

This is an awesome forum and you all do a fantastic job explaining things and putting it in Lehman terms so that everyone can understand.

Kudos

I'm in Pennsylvania. The one up the road from me call Spook Hallow Auto wreckers will pull the part for you.

There is another large one an hour from here, called Harry's U Pull it, they have a website. But they do have weekly specials, like some weeks on a certain day of the week you can pull an engine for $35 or a transmission. But there you do have to pull them yourself.

Spook is a little smaller and I guess it would depend on what you wanted as to how much he would charge to pull it for you.

They also have a website where you can input what type of vehicle you have and it will search and tell you if they have the part you're looking for.

Just wanted you to know I called the junk yard today they pulled the body control module. My husband went and got it came home, pulled the center kick panel replaced the module and I am back working again.

It was a $50 fix. I'm thrilled.

I would have never convinced him had it not been with for you. So I thank you so very much. I have my keyless entry, intermittent wipers, lights, and gauges.

Thanks again, this is a great forum.

Melanie