On the freeway going 0mph

mopargrl · #1 12-20-2004, 09:13 PM

I have a 97' dodge Intrepid ES. I was driving home on the freeway and noticed that I had no gas, my odometer wasn't working, and I was going 0mph. Then I noticed that if I tapped the brakes it would go back to normal. Since yesterday it has been stuck showing everything "off". Has anyone has this problem or have any clues??

Thanks

theFREAKnasty82 · #2 12-20-2004, 09:52 PM

sounds like a communication problem with your instrument cluster. Go to a Chrysler dealership and have them check it out; they have the scanner that can test your cluster.

mopargrl · #3 12-20-2004, 10:03 PM

I tried that but my mechanic said it wasn't registering in the brain (I'm assuming that the cluster and the brain are the same). The last time I took it in, my problem was only going on for 30 seconds at a time though.

LHSDriver01 · #4 12-21-2004, 07:56 AM

when the cluster goes out, does anything else follow? i.e. windows, locks, climate control, radio, etc?

Sounds like a faulty BCM... or perhaps the cluster itself

mopargrl · #5 12-26-2004, 11:24 PM

Sorry it took me so long... was out of town with the fam. How much does a BCM or Cluster cost for a 97' ES?? Any $ help would be nice, need to know what I am getting myself into.

theFREAKnasty82 · #6 12-27-2004, 09:44 PM

they can run you anywhere between $200-$500

mopargrl · #7 12-28-2004, 07:43 PM

Wow, why did I think it would in the K's. Anyway thanks for the help.

Burnout524 · #8 01-05-2005, 01:46 PM

If you or you know someone who is handy with DIY car work, check out a local junkyard. They usually have a large variety of parts real cheap. For example, I went to the salvage yard to buy a CD/Cassette combo radio for my Intrigue for $60. It would have been double that at the dealer or online.

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