Speedometer does not work

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JOHNFITZ4559
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  • 2001 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,569 MILES
My transmissin will not come out of first gear and will if I stop and turn it off and back on it resets the transaxle. Now it is cuttimg out and the transmissin will not come out of first gear and the speedometer is bouncing all over the place and when I drive it does not work. The square that is around the PRND12 light indicator to show what gear your in is lighting up around all of the letters and numbers not just the gear you are in. Can you help. I would lvve to make a donation but we have just gone to a three day week at work and I cannot afford it at this minute
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Start by having the computer scanned at a nationally recognized parts store. Most will do it for free, and it will help identify the problem. But, before you do that, try disconnecting the battery for about 10 minutes and then reconnecting it. It may reset the computer and help you out for a short time.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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HOTWOODMAN
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2000 Dodge Caravan, 85,000 miles, and 6 cylinder.

The van started fine. I drove it a mile and it won't shift out of first gear now and the speedometer is not working. The check engine light is on. I checked the transmission fluid and it seems to be the right color and amount. Any Help on this?
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RASMATAZ
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Check the TPS throttle position sensor and VSS vehicle speed sensor.
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JOHN FERRANTE
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  • 2001 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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All guages, speedometer, signal and emergency flashers stopped working.
What are the possible causes of the failure?
I called Chrysler Customer Service and they said their center could not answer technical questions. They suggested going to a dealer who charges up to $97 just to say what the possible causes could be.
Thanks for your help.
John
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Thursday, August 29th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM (Merged)
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BMRFIXIT
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A lot of possibilities
check fuses and relays
check ignition switch
suspect BCM
need a scanner to check BCM DATA
and codes
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BURRLIUS
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Just fixed the same thing, it was the hazzad fuse
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BARCIE
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  • 2001 DODGE CARAVAN
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Speedo and tacko not working after setting tripometer
where is the fuse box for this problem
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BMRFIXIT
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Fuses under the hood by the battery
suspect input and output sensors
have the system check for codes

need manual CHECK IT @
https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm
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MISSLISSA525
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Electrical problem
2001 Dodge Caravan 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 137*** miles

Can you tell me what would make my speedometer stop working? It is cold, very cold here. One minute it was working. I went in the store & when I came out it didn't work. Help! Thanks!
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SERVICE WRITER
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IT may be an instrument cluster problem, a speed sensor that sends a signal to the BCM and then to the speedometer.

Th test the cluster, do this:
turn ign off , hold trip reset button and turn key on. after five seconds remove key and continue to hold reset button for five seconds. after five seconds release button and self diagnosis will begin.
IF codes show up, match them to this chart:


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_carclu_1.jpg



Then we can continue if needed.
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