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1993 Dodge Caravan
by nancywvnrs
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Nov 05, 2009 (5:33 pm)
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how can I replace the instrument panel, all my gauges are out.
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Re: 2000 Voyager instrument cluster issues [mtnman9]
by jdebbins
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Nov 11, 2009 (5:57 pm)
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Replying to: mtnman9 (Nov 02, 2009 7:05 pm)
you (and all the other people with intermittent instrument panel problems) need to do one simple but time consuming operation. Remove the instrument panel. Put it face down on your kitchen table. Remove the circuit board carefully.... it pulls away snugly.
Flip the circuit board over, and observe the connector where the two rows of pins are soldered. Get out your soldering iron, flux each pin, and reflow the solder. If you are smart, you will get a magnifying glass out before you re-solder, and upon inspection you should see a circular hairline correct around one or more pins... there is your intermittent.
Do this and I guarantee the problem solved.
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- #114 of 121
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Re: ding ding alarm on for three minutes [doublea3]
by jdebbins
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Nov 11, 2009 (7:57 pm)
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Replying to: doublea3 (Apr 21, 2009 5:45 pm)
Actually I do have this problem... for about 6 months now!!! I am in the process of replacing the BCM... this is what the dealer told me to do. It is hard to find the exact replacement at boneyard, and then one has to visit the dealer to get the keys to work again (I think).
Do you have this or did you fix it... and how did you?
thanks!
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Re: 2000 Voyager instrument cluster issues [jdebbins]
by mboemmels
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Nov 12, 2009 (7:21 pm)
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Replying to: jdebbins (Nov 11, 2009 5:57 pm)
generally just cleaning them and using a pin to close the female connectors a bit to give better contact and you're golden. the pins get oxidized over time and loose voltage so use a pin and plastic safe electronics cleaner to clean each one. you can resolder ifyou want to but I havn't ever had to even when it appeared that the solder is cracked a bit.most of the time just unplugging it and plugging it back in will clean it enough to work so most people think the solder was the cure but the problem will come back if you don't clean the pins and bend them back together so they fully contact the male pins. use dielectric greasein the connection to keep it from happeningagain immediately after scraping them clean with a pin and razor knife. this always solves the problem...
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Re: 2000 Voyager instrument cluster issues [jdebbins]
by nancywvnrs
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Nov 13, 2009 (12:19 am)
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Replying to: jdebbins (Nov 11, 2009 5:57 pm)
Yes but how do I get it out?
Thank you so much for replying, this is driving me crazy!
Nancy
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Re: 2000 Voyager instrument cluster issues [nancywvnrs]
by xwesx
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Nov 13, 2009 (9:36 am)
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Replying to: nancywvnrs (Nov 13, 2009 12:19 am)
Removal of a lot of molded plastic (starting at the very bottom of the dash under the instrument panel and working your way up!) and patience.... 
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Re: 2000 Voyager instrument cluster issues [nancywvnrs]
by mboemmels
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Nov 13, 2009 (10:17 am)
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Replying to: nancywvnrs (Nov 13, 2009 12:19 am)
autozone.com has online repair guide that will show you how. takes about an hour for the whole process
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Re: 2000 Voyager instrument cluster issues [jdebbins]
by johnbeck
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Nov 25, 2009 (6:29 pm)
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Replying to: jdebbins (Nov 11, 2009 5:57 pm)
Thx for the original post & to others who also zeroed in on this solution. As an experienced electronics techy, I have been trying to 'analyze' this issue for 3 years on my '98 Grand Caravan. However, there's no way I was going to invest money or time on the issue until there was some light at the end of the tunnel. I was convinced it was a mechanical type of fault rather than an electronic failing per se. I now feel that the confidence is there that stripping out the instrument cluster is the correct course of action.. I will be resoldering ALL connections AND burnishing & coating connectors.... Thanks again to all for their input & I too will post my results. Cheers
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Speedometer and Tachometer Stopped working
by jmcglaughlin
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Dec 06, 2009 (7:31 pm)
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I have a 2007 Dodge Caravan. My son left the ignition turned to on (not accessory) and left overnight. Next day battery was dead. The battery was recharged, but now the speedometer and tach needles have gone all the way around clockwise and are under the pins and do not work. I disconnected the battery and reconnected, same problem. Any ideas on what to check or how to get them reset/working? There were no problems before the "let me finish listening to my song incident...."
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Re: Speedometer and Tachometer Stopped working [jmcglaughlin]
by reon
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Dec 07, 2009 (11:07 am)
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Replying to: jmcglaughlin (Dec 06, 2009 7:31 pm)
See if this will solve the problem:
http://www.2carpros.com/forum/2003-dodge-caravan--speedometer-needle-vt177718.ht- ml
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