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james
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2/27/2001
12:01:19
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 Subject: gauge cluster not working
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Occassionaly my gauge cluster (oil press.,temp., fuel, volts) will go out. This will usually happen when first started they just won't work then sometimes I'll be driving and they pop back on. Any suggestions on were to start looking? Thanx
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Nick
DakotaEnthusiast
2/27/2001
17:39:08
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Having never had the guts to consider taking off my dash, it would appear as though there is either a loose connection. Or it is possesed.
1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2-V-8
Duel Exhaust, Growler Mufflers
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intense99dak
Gen III
2/28/2001
09:07:56
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You can see if the main connection is loose. If your Dakota is a Gen3, pop off the main dash panel (gently pull it off starting on the right). Once that is off, you'll want to remove the 8 screws holding on the lens cover. Once the lens cover is off, press on the instrument cluster. If it moves, tighten the 4 screws holding the cluster and then reattach everything. You can see the main connections on the back of the cluster at
http://www.intense99dak.com/gauges.htm (towards the bottom).
If this doesn't work, then you'll need to bring your Dak to a shop where they can scan it.
Chuck Robbins
'99 Dakota Sport
www.intense99dak.com
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Melissa
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2005
12:13:12
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I am having the same problem with my 2001 Dodge Dakota. The instrement cluster will no work when I start the vehicle, but then after running for about 15 minutes, it usually starts working again. I have also been having problems with my airbag light coming on occasionally for the last few months. I'm curious, did you find out the problem with you vehicle and was it a loose plug? (I'll try pulling the dash as suggested. )
Thanks,
Melissa
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randy373
Dodge Dakota
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6/18/2014
18:52:14
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I have a 99 Dakota that runs great but the cluster panel isn't
right. Speedometer , tack or any other gage is not working but
all the indicator lights come on and stay on , I changed the bcm
and no change .any other ideas?
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james whitten
Dodge Dakota
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3/03/2016
16:51:25
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I'm having the same problem with my 06 dakota.
The speedometer is the only gauge not working
and all my warning lights come on. Any
thoughts?
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Justin
Dodge Dakota
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7/24/2016
18:44:15
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my 97 dakota sport 5.2 4x4 only the warning lights
on bottom of cluster work nothing else but yet the
truck will run fine ive checked all fuses and
grounds and they all work fine but my odometer
doesent even do anything anyone have a clue ?
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Justin
Dodge Dakota
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7/24/2016
18:51:43
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also i checked connectors in back of dash but only
have power to two wires nothing else
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madmanmax
Dodge Dakota
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8/09/2016
20:53:17
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Warning light are always on but non of my gauges
work. if anyone has the solution please let me
know.
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wendell komulainen
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2016
07:23:44
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if speedometer is not working its sensor or broken
wire on sensor on top the rearend im havin cluster
probs to if i figure it out ill repost
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madmanmax
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2016
16:00:35
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In my case I know the sensor is working because I
can look at my speed using the obdII port.
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madmanmax
Dodge Dakota
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8/18/2016
16:22:55
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I found a 9.56v on pins 3 & 11 on the obdII port
should be 2.5v I believe. tracked the problem to
the instrument cluster and replaced it now my
gauges work. however, I now get a no bus error and
all my warning lights are on. I've tested 3 & 11
again and get 4.5v I also noticed if I lift the
emergency brake pedal the instrument cluster shuts
off completely. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
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gerald Brookshire
Dodge Dakota
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10/28/2017
11:10:15
| RE: gauge cluster not working
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I read some posts here and I
have same problem on 2007
Dakota. Cluster lights have
been on and off for 4 years.
Installed new cluster switch
same problem. They may pop on
every month or so and go off a
few minutes later. Open to
suggestions. Thanks, Gerald
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Thomas Daniels
Dodge Dakota
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5/29/2019
18:21:36
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I have no power to the dash and all of the bus
connectors are connected. Any thoughts?
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tracy
Dodge Dakota
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5/08/2020
06:06:57
| RE: gauge cluster not working
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Check to see if wires are loose that are connected
to bolt to the left of emergency brake pedal
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Mario Belcastro
Dodge Dakota
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1/30/2021
08:55:54
| RE: gauge cluster not working
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GUAGES MOVE TO THE ON -OFF RYTHUM OF THE TURN
SIGNALS, AND WHEN I TURN THE DASHLIGHTS ON THE
GUAGES JUST FLOP TO THE FIGHT AND A BUZZER WILL NOT
STOP BUZZING. ANY SUGGESTIONS??
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Mario Belcastro
Dodge Dakota
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1/30/2021
09:00:02
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SORRY PREVIOUS POST.... The problem is with a 1994
Dodge Dakota. It all started after using the
flashers .
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dean
Dodge Dakota
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3/09/2023
02:36:14
| RE: gauge cluster not working
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also having the problem with my 2001 dakota, sound
like there should have been a recall
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