1997 Dodge Caravan Instrument cluster and transmission

Tiny
ANGELROCK
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  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 217,500 MILES
Instrument cluster just quit, no lights, no nothing. Also, before this happen. Transmission goes into Reverse, First and second just fine, But will not go into 3rd or 4th, In fact when you get to the time it should change into 3rd, it tries and then its like its in neuteul, you cost down and then its back in 2nd gear. Sensor, solenoid or tranny? Thanks
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 AT 7:22 PM

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Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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Instrument cluster need to be removed and replaced or repaired
most common failure is at the connector between board and pins

and it need to be re solder

as for tranny issues have to check for codes 1st
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 AT 6:00 PM
Tiny
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First Transmission code was P0700, Cleared and drove. Now have P0733, Question is, how can a DIY verifiy between the Input or output sensor, the Solenid pack, Torgue converter, Vehicle speed sensor or the TCM. Just part swaping can get expensive, And show me that you will come through with your help and I'll give you my word, not only will I donate but will become a regular. Thanks
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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 AT 7:50 PM
Tiny
BMRFIXIT
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P0733 has two
possibilities
1-internal tranny failure ,3rd gear is slipping and need to be removed and rebuilt
2- faulty tranny solenoids pack


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Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 AT 8:38 PM

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