Gauge cluster problems..

[privatepilot03]

1997 GC 3.3L 110K miles. The gauge cluster goes dead from time to time. I've taken the dash board apart and made sure the connection on the back of the cluster is secure. Where is the body control module on this van, and what tests can I run to ensure that everything is correct? Has anyone has sucess fixing this intermittent problem? When it works, it works great. When it doesn't work, it's an hour of putzing around and finally pounding on the dash to get it all to work again. Seems like a bad connection to me, but don't know where to start looking.

[privatepilot03]

No one has any clues??

[scottw]

My 99 does this.
I have found out that I can get mine going again by pulling the 10AMP IOD fuse (from the fuse box under the hood) and putting it back in.
I have no idea what it does, or why it works, but it does with mine.
Scott

[privatepilot03]

tried that. Doesn't work. Thanks for the tip though.

[daveyhouse]

does this cluster have a tach? If so does everything go dead but the tach, trip, & gear selector?

[privatepilot03]

yes it has a tach, but the entire gauge cluster goes dead. No fuel, no tach, no temp, no odometer, no gears and no speedo.

[privatepilot03]

The check engine light goes on and the abs light. Code 66 (no signal from bcm if I remember right).

[asotovx]

My 2000 grand caravan SE with 34k miles do the same thing, please keep posting I haVe tried all the previous tips with no help .

[Buddabelly]

I am having the same problem with my 98 Caravan, but it has also began to start, run for about a second and die. Now it wont start at all. Have replaced Ignition switch and no improvement. Been to 3 different Dodge dealers and no one has a clue as to what is wrong, so any information given will be appreciated and anything learned on my end shall be passed along

[wilbur1977]

Iam having same problem with a 1998 Gran Caravan no guages. Checked 10 amp fuse--same just got done changing the BCM no difference still no guages. Help!!!!!

[gustiepeg]

Same problem here (among others) :-(


1996 3.3L Grand caravan.

Code 66 and 43 in computer. Intermittant gauges. Been going on about a month. Car runs fine when they go out. Reading other posts I figured it must be the cluster or the BCM. I understand the cluster is easier to replace (30 minutes or so) but the code 66 seems to point to more of a BCM issue.

Today it stalled on the highway with a code 11. 15 minutes later it started right up. I just had the crank sensor replaced 3 weeks ago. Another mystery. to solve.......Any Ideas?

[homefree]

I think there was a post on here about a month ago about the same problem and that person had to take the cluster apart and solder some thing on a little PC board. I think he said that he found a cold solder joint that came lose....??

[Buddabelly]

Just got the word from my mechanic on the problem with my Caravan. Seems as though the Engine Control Module was not getting a good ground and burnt up. He also referred to it as the power control module, so it may go by different names. Anyway, we should have one here by Tuesday to plug in and see if this fixes the problem. All of the gauges are fed information and power from this peice and the dash is also controlled by it I am told. If this works we may be on to something. Keep your fingers crossed

[pentabob]

Buddabelly, I've been fighting this for a little over a year, intermittent as could be, maybe ten times in the last year, same problem, when i dont have dash gauges the engine starts and dies, after a short time it wont even crank, come back in a while and all is better.
How did the PCM do ?, did it fix your problem?,
I have this problem posted on two other tech help forums and posted to Chryslers customer assistance site, if i find anything out i'll keep everyone posted
WHAT IN THE HECK IS THE FIX FOR THIS!!??
On the other hand it is very interesting to see how many people are having this problem! sounds like a design flaw,
If you are interested I can tell you what i have done to try to pinpoint the problem (currently driving with a scan tool connected)
Thanks in advance,
Bob White

[Buddabelly]

We still dont know if the ECM will fix this problem as we are still looking for one. Think we may have one located but wont know for sure till they call me back. Seems as though this is quite a prevalent problem for Dodge. Makes you wonder why they seem to know so little about it. Anyway, I will keep everyone as up to date as I can on this. Again, keep your fingers crossed, this just might work