Gauges going in and out?

2000 DODGE CARAVAN
92,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TOMCAT98
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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
Dec 15, 2007 at 12:07 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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have your alternator tested. the regulator has probably gone bad causing your gauges to go crazy. let me know what happens
Jan 7, 2008 at 12:01 PM
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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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