instrument cluster died

[Van]

The gauges on my 96 dodge grand caravan died yesterday just out of the blue, only the lights work for the cluster and thats all. The overhead computer still works and I can keep track of fuel that way but I have no idea how fast Im going or if the van is getting warm or even overheating.

The fuse below the dash is for the lights and nothing else, I have also checked the engine bay fuses and nothing relates to it so now Im stumped. The check engine light is still on to. Let me add that when the gauges stopped working that the indicators stayed right where they were at, so temps at half way, tachs at 565rpm, and fuel is at 3/4, if any of the mechanics in our community have any insite it would be appreciated.

 

[Digital Dude]

Dude, you just can't catch a break this year. At least there's only 2 1/2 weeks lift in 06.

 

[Van]

Oh there are other things that have happened that I havent brought up medicaly and personaly so yes this has been a bad year.

 

[fultee]

sorry to hear about your year hasnt been the best for me either waiting on '07

 

[Van]

One issue has been resolved then tonight my daughter decides to help mom cook and puts her hand on a hot burner cooking three fingers.

 

[snaggerbob]

Take it to AutoZone, they can run a free diagnostics on it if the the check engine light is on. Good luck in 2007 Van!

 

[Van]

I want that car bob,

 

[Van]

The check engine light has been on since I got the van, its for an egr relay.

 

[bbqman]

It is probably the cluster that you will have to replace. Good luck.