digital odometer goes blank

[gtg54]

my 97 sebring conv. odometer goes blank for a while then comes back on .

[97jxi]

Does the RPM Meter stop working to. If so I heard this is a manufactoring defect with the wiring for the car. I have the same car and the same problem.

[NOMAD2]

The cure for this resoldering about three resistors on the back of cluster. It is a simple fix,if you can solder. I will give you the resistor numbers when I cet home tonight. Took about an hour for whole repair.

[Jeff709]

I have the same car and same problem with the odometer and tachometer going blank.
I would appreciate if you could post the fix here on the forum.

I've gone to 2 different dealerships, and neither one suggested that it could be fixed.
They both told me I needed a new computer $$$$$

Thanks for your help.

[bearcatdon]

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...older+odometer

[Skibjr]

I've had the same problem with my '97 Sebring since I bought it last November. I was dreading bringing her into the dealer and paying $80.00/hr. plus inflated parts charges when I thought I'd check the Web to see if, just possibly, any other Sebring owners had come across this issue. Suffice it to say, this is probably the most common problem with '97 Sebrings, and probably many other models/years sharing this particular instrument cluster's circuitry.

Due to some very kind forum members who left detailed instructions regarding how to fix this issue, I decided to give it a try. Since many members have expressed an interest in some pictures of the procedure, I thought I'd take a few while I was at it, and post them if I was successful.

Well, it's actually a very simple procedure, and only took me about 90 minutes, including the extra time to take the pix. My odometer and tach have worked flawlessly ever since. You may want to pick up a set of Torx screwdrivers or a set of hex-key wrenches before you start - you'll need them. You'll also need a small soldering iron, some 60-40 rosin core solder, some rubbing alcohol, and a few cotton swabs. I've shamelessly plagiarized the best of the posted procedures I used, added a few of my own observations, and distilled them into a pictorial step-by-step at the following link:

http://members.cox.net/dpeters30/97_sebring_dash.htm

Good luck!!