1992 Dodge Dynasty Gauge Failure

1992 DODGE DYNASTY
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STROHMSUSAN
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Sometimes when I start the car the odometer, speedometer, and battery gauge does not work. A few times I was able to correct the problem by pushing the trip odometer and other times that wouldn't work. Any clues as to the problem and why it only happens sometines and can it easily be fix. Thank you susan strohm
Jan 30, 2007 at 9:58 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Intermittent electrical problems are usually one of the toughest.Check all fuses for good contact on both sides.Check all grounds under the dash near the steering column. I have seen ignition switches do the same thing, but also come across bad inst. clusters too.
Jan 30, 2007 at 11:24 PM

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Check fuse contacts on both sides and grounds under the dash near the steering column. A faulty ignition switch or instrument cluster can also cause this intermittent gauge failure.

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The owner of a 1992 Dodge Dynasty reports that the odometer, speedometer, and battery gauge sometimes fail to work after starting. Pressing the trip odometer occasionally restores them. The expert says intermittent electrical faults are difficult and recommends checking fuse contacts and dash grounds near the steering column, noting that a bad ignition switch or instrument cluster can cause the same symptoms.

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