Gauges going in and out?

Tiny
TOMCAT98
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  • 2000 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 92,000 MILES
This week the guages went out on our 2000 Caravan Sport. I check all the fuses and they are good. Today when I cranked the vechicle the guages came on for a minute then went back dead. The check engine light is on and also the ABS light.

Any ideas?

Tomcat98
Saturday, December 15th, 2007 AT 12:07 PM

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Tiny
LEGITIMATE007
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  • 5,121 POSTS
Have your alternator tested. The regulator has probably gone bad causing your gauges to go crazy. Let me know what happens
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Monday, January 7th, 2008 AT 12:01 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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This happens when the cluster is going out, I have seen this problem many times, I would get a used cluster from ebay and install it to help fix the problem. Here is how to replace it.

CLUSTER BEZEL

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove Over Steering Column Bezel by lifting it straight up with a firm pull.
3. Remove the four bezel attaching screws.
4. Tilt the steering column in the full down position.
5. Pull rearward on the cluster bezel and remove.

INSTALLATION

1. Maneuver cluster bezel over steering column and into position.
2. Install the four bezel attaching screws.
3. Install the Over Steering Column Bezel by positioning it over the retaining slots and firmly snapping it into place.
4. Connect the battery negative cable.

Check out the images (below #34). Please let us know what happens.
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Thursday, October 17th, 2024 AT 5:50 PM

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