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HMAC300
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If you want you can replace the speed sensor the 700 code is a generic code for transmissions it may be aharness problem or tcm which a trans guy should check because it could be more like I said previously. Pic shows where speed sensor is. Also check the wires. I will be on vacation if any other questions so repost this question if you have other ones.
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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SANDI FORNEY
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2003 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 55000 miles

Today I ran an errand and the speedometer was working fine. I parked and when I got in to head home, the speedometer no longer worked. The needle is all the way past the upper zone and is resting against the post that holds the needle below zero. Every other gauge works fine. Is this an easy fix or not? We know very little about cars and want to go to a mechanic with some idea of what needs to be done - thanks!
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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BILLYMAC
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Hi sandy
if you disconnect the neg cable for a few mins, this should reset the speedo. Billymac
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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ROSIE FRANCO
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I've changed the transmission fluid. But it still jerkys when I come to stop. Why
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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KEN L
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Hey Rosie,

This sounds like a classic vehicle speed sensor problem. Please replace the sensor and get back to us.

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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Electrical problem
2003 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 130000 miles

My speedometer needle has pegged and won't return to the normal operating position. What should I do?
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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Do this 1st :turn ignition 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 should start
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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XOXDNGNJMLXOX
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Interior problem
2003 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

when I stopped to get gas I turned my van off and when I turned it back on my speedometer didnt work and was below the tack it usually sits on when the car is off. How do I fix this problem without having to spend tons of money
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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To fix it your going to have to see why its not working and the fastest way is to try tapping on it, or removing the cluster and checking if there's a loose connection, its part of a module driven by shared computer information, to access this information and test the sensors that give it its signal requires a scan tool, there is one available at the store at a good price, you could just try taking the cluster module out and replacing it, but you would be guessing.
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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KATHYMCC
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2003 Dodge Caravan 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 115000 miles

what would make the speedometer spin all the way a round an stick to the little peg. An how can I fix it
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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To fix that, slow down! Just kidding. It sounds like you have a bad vehicle speed sensor (VSS).
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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JK NOBLE
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On my 03 caravan sxt the speedometer goes to 20 mph as soon as I put it in reverse or drive, tried the reset function and get e codes 100.2 100.6 and 400.1 what can I do to fix? Problem started when battery went dead and temp, fuel, and speedometer all went hay wire, fuel and temp back to normal.
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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Check battery for condition including load test then have a pro scan for codes. You have some sort of communication fault it may be because of low battery/dirty terminal ends or there is a short in system
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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JK NOBLE
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Thanks Hmac300 for the quick response hopefully I can look into it this evening
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:22 PM (Merged)
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DIANA VELA
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Speedometer, radio, lighter all stopped working. Changed fuses number five and fourteen. Still does notwork. Help please.
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:23 PM (Merged)
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Scan for codes as it may be a speed sensor for speedometer. Check fuses under hood.
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Friday, February 24th, 2017 AT 2:23 PM (Merged)
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ROSIE FRANCO
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I got the output speed sensor fix it doesn't jerky anymore. But speedometer still moves back and forth. Should I get the input sensor fix too
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Saturday, February 25th, 2017 AT 7:59 AM
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KEN L
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If the speedometer moves a little then I would let it go. But if it bothersome then get it fixed.
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Monday, February 27th, 2017 AT 10:26 AM
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ROSIE FRANCO
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I bought the output senor. The engine symbol went off. For three days and now the engine symbol is back on. Why.
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Monday, February 27th, 2017 AT 11:35 AM

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