Why did the gauges on my dashboard stopped working?
But when the gauges in your car stop working, it’s not a situation you can safely ignore. When one gauge stops working, the problem may be in the gauge itself or a bad sensor, while all the gauges cutting out at the same time often indicates a blown fuse or a defective instrument cluster.
Where is the fuse for the instrument cluster?
The instrument panel fuse block is located in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle. To access the fuses, open the storage compartment.
How do you reset the PCM on a Dodge Dakota?
Remove positive cable from battery, ground positive cable to negative terminal for at least 30 seconds (I usually do a full minute). Reconnect positive terminal. Get in truck and turn key to ON, do not start yet. Watch gauges do their dance until they stop, then start the truck, PCM is fully reset.
What is the gauge fuse?
: an instrument for cutting fuses that consists of a block with a brass scale on one side and a hinged knife. — called also fuse block.
How do I restore my instrument cluster?
The key needs to be inserted into the lock. It can be left in the 0 or I position. The Sel/Reset knob is on the instrument panel by the fuel gauge, and the Sel/reset button is on the right hand of the steering wheel.
What does the cluster fuse control?
The instrument cluster, or digital dash, provides the driver with important information necessary for a safe driving experience. It is located on the driver’s dashboard and includes the speedometer, fuel gauge, and odometer. In some cases, though, it stops working.
How do you know if fuse is blown?
Remove the fuse from its holder. In some cases you may need a small screwdriver to unscrew the fuse holder cap. Look at the fuse wire. If there is a visible gap in the wire or a dark or metallic smear inside the glass then the fuse is blown and needs to be replaced.
How do I reset my dash gauges?
Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock. Leave it in the 0 or I position. Push and hold the Sel/Reset knob (on the instrument panel by the fuel gauge), or the Sel/reset button on the right hand of the steering wheel below the Multi-Information Display Info button.
Why is my speedometer light not working?
If the dashboard isn’t lighting up at all, your car might have blown a fuse. Removing the old fuse and replacing it should get the lights working again. While the new fuse may do the trick, it could also indicate a deeper electrical problem.
What kind of truck has no bus gauges?
I have a 2000 ram 1500 2X with the 5.9 automatic, however I believe that this is applies to all gen2 trucks regardless of drivetrain or engine type. My Story… See the end to get straight to my find. I’ve had my gauges go out with the “no bus’ message in the odometer window three times now!
Why does my Dodge talk have no gauges?
Oh well, button it back up and get on with things. 5 months later, Monday June 6th to be exact it does it again!!! Three calls to three different dealers, three different ideas as to what it could be. Speed sensor?, distance sensor?, ABS sensor?, fried gage cluster?, PCM died?. No Way Not three times with it working fine for months in between.
Is there a way to fix no bus no gauges?
No Way Not three times with it working fine for months in between. Cut to the chase. The Connector to the PCM wiring harness at the PDC was loose! Its the one that has a bolt in the middle of a square white connector. As I started to unscrewed it I noticed that the bolt was not tight. Ah ha!
Why are all of my gauges not registering?
The sending unit wire could be bad or broken, or the circuit from the gauge to the sender is incomplete. Without a ground, the gauge will not register. It is highly unlikely that all the sender units are bad, so we can rule that out. Of course, it is also possible that all the gauges are malfunctioning.
