Mark Miller (24.21.181.81) - Sun Mar 23 12:10:39 2008

We have a 2001 Caravan with the speedometer needle on the wrong side of the peg. It just happened one Sunday morning and it is a pain to drive. Any help with this issue would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Reply #1 Tracey Todd (70.66.146.10) - Mon Apr 28 01:23:18 2008

1998 dodge caravan- the service engine soon light keeps coming on, and then going off, what service is required and how long can it be held off for and if so is there a major repreccussion for putting it off for a bit.

Reply #2 april yarber (76.4.81.25) - Thu Nov 13 17:41:41 2008

We have a 2001 Dodge Caravan with the speedometer on the other side of the peg. Can you please help.

Reply #3 Kevin J. (205.145.17.20) - Thu Jan 8 14:51:19 2009

What do you have to do to replace a speedometer cable on a 95 Dodge Caravan ?

Reply #4 syed (198.53.36.96) - Sat Jan 10 22:30:36 2009

hi,

i ve Dodge carvan, needles of speedometer, fuel & temperature not working, pls advise.

Reply #5 keith (64.16.232.157) - Thu Jan 15 15:02:13 2009

With key in off position, hold reset on trip portion of speedowmeter until lite comes on. Allow the vehicle to reset everything and this problem shoudl be solved. It only cost me $150.00 the first time to have this repair done. It still upsets me to think people will take you just for money. No special tools required.

Reply #6 Glenn Morris (75.190.238.124) - Fri Jan 16 23:59:07 2009

my speedometer is on the wrong side of the peg. i reset everything by holding the trip meter down but it still has'nt corrected itself. is it the speedometer sensor? if so where is it located.

Reply #7 larry (65.28.237.144) - Tue Mar 3 20:06:46 2009

I used keith's instructions for resetting the speedometer needle stuck on the wrong side of the peg by pushing and holding the odometer reset button and it worked as he described. Thanks Keith

Reply #8 Anthony C Alosi (69.228.0.172) - Tue Apr 28 11:15:51 2009

Pulled up your Site and would like to Thank Keith Reply #5 Jan 15.

I followed instructions and it worked perfectly. Thanks again , for not only did it save the $150.00 possible cost, but the many, many hours of waiting to get serviced.

sincerely

Anthony C Alosi

Reply #9 Chas (13.13.137.1) - Wed Apr 29 19:42:27 2009

Keith, you are the man! Used your tip and it reset for my speedo needle. Thanks!

Reply #10 Roux (65.124.72.2) - Tue May 5 11:39:49 2009

People like Keith make the internet a better place. Keep up the good work.

Reply #11 Tony Woolums (68.18.65.165) - Mon May 25 10:04:32 2009

The reset worked perfectly Keith! Thanks from me also...now I would just like to know what caused it and what all this operation resets. The van wouldn't start last night and after jiglling the wires it started and the needle was in this position.

Reply #12 Mike (74.126.29.34) - Tue May 26 21:45:57 2009

I did the reset Keith #5 suggested and it worked. Thanks for your help. With Van/ignition off push down on the trip odometer button until code sof 4.0 flashes keep held down until dash lights start flashing and in about 30 seconds the reset is complete.

Reply #13 Mo (69.137.222.103) - Sun Jun 7 12:39:25 2009

Had trouble with 2003 Caravan, speedometer needle on wrong side of peg. Followed Keith #5 directions and it worked perfectly.

Thanks so much!

Reply #14 Gerry (72.171.0.139) - Wed Jun 17 18:26:39 2009

Thanks, Keith. Reply #5. This worked perfectly.

Reply #15 stacey (24.109.57.91) - Thu Jun 18 20:06:49 2009

For a single mom I was able to fix this all by myself it was great. Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated.

Reply #16 Phil (68.83.161.194) - Sun Jun 21 09:03:06 2009

I have a 1998 Dodge Caravan runs great but having a problem with the speedo and all of the gauges not working at times. Then I pound 1 time on the top of the dash and it will start to work but then the ck. eng. lite will come on! I have checked the code and it reads the pcm & the tcm are not comm. I then cancel the code and in a few days it happenes again. Do you have any Idea how or what to fix or replace?

Thanks Phil

Reply #17 Bill (67.209.10.86) - Sun Jun 28 17:59:53 2009

Hey Keith

Thanks much for the tip on getting the needle to the correct side of the peg.

It took less than a minute.

It was really helpful at this time since I expect to trade the van in, in about two weeks.

Thanks

Bill

Reply #18 Alfred Zandvliet (24.65.85.232) - Tue Jun 30 20:05:22 2009

Thanks Keith.

Phoned my Wife 5000km from were iam at the moment.

Thought it would be frustrating as she don't understand that kinda stuf. But low and behold she done it in less than 10 seconds. iam proud at her.

But couldn't do it without yourhelp.

Thanks a lot Alfred

Reply #19 Larry (71.117.67.79) - Fri Jul 3 00:11:43 2009

My 96 Caravan speedometer drops to zero at highway speeds, sometimes bouncing back to normal. At the same time acceleration will quit for a few seconds and then come back. Preceding all this, the "check engine soon" light has been on for the last month. What gives? A friend said it was a stripped plastic gear where the seedometer cable enters the transmission, but I can find no such part in book or on line.

Reply #20 Goneflyn (216.241.197.47) - Tue Jul 7 22:25:32 2009

I seen this Somewhere before and could not find it when I needed it, But here is my version,

My speedometer in my 98 dodge neon was intermittent,

Tach, Speedometer, gauges all were effected.

I removed Top of dash by gently prying it up around display,

Removed screws around display, Pull forward to disconnect, I dissembled the speedometer and the solder connections behind the dash plug were broken, I re-soldered connections and fixed the problem, Assemble in reverse order of course.

Reply #21 Wayne (216.227.120.246) - Sat Jul 11 13:08:00 2009

I have a 96 dodge caravan that had an intermittent speedometer. When it quits I believe that it causes the torque converter to unlock as it appears to change gears. It must cause the computer to get a false reading. The speedometer has quit altogether now. I have changed out the speedometer sensor with no change to the problem. I was told there was an input sensor also but when I get one from Napa they are always the wrong ones. I would like to know where the input sensor is located on the transmission or if there is another problem.

Reply #22 Johanne D (66.131.221.59) - Mon Jul 13 11:12:33 2009

Thank you so much, Keith for the wonderful advice. It worked and you saved me a few hundred dollars. Thank s again

Reply #23 Dodge Nightmare (24.251.112.111) - Fri Jul 31 13:55:04 2009

Phil,

(Reply #16 Phil (68.83.161.194) - Sun Jun 21 09:03:06 2009)

I saw your post on the web and it looks like the exact same thing that was happening with my 98 Dodge GC. Here is what I did to fix it:

I pulled the instrument cluster (IC) out - not a difficult job, and takes about 10 minutes or less to do. You first have to remove the interior molding around the cluster and steering wheel. There are a dozen or so screws that need to be undone all around and below the steering wheel and the Park-Brake release. Once those are removed, gently pull the molding away - there are self-releasing clips that hold some of it in place. And be careful for the wires to the light control switch et cetera.

The IC itself is also kept in place by a number of screws, and of course is connected to everything else by a cable strip which hooks into the bck of the panel. There is enough space to unhook the cable if you pull the cluster half-way out.

One I had the IC out, I checked for cracked solder points on the circuit board that drives the IC. I found a number of them, particularly where the cable harness hooks into the circuit board. I resoldered the all the points that had cracks, and never had the problem again.

The PCM & TCM not communicating comes from the short in the points. Ambient temperature will also affect the communication as warm weather will expand the points and cold will contract them causing errors.

Once you re-solder the points, it should be fixed. At least that is what worked for me.

I spent about $3 on a soldering iron from Harbor Freight. That was it - oh, plus the many hours of frustration trying to discover what was causing the problem.

Hope it helps.

Reply #24 Max UK (90.193.119.2) - Sat Aug 8 17:38:07 2009

I had the same problem, the peg was on the wrong side of speedometer on a Chrysler Grand Voyager (European version of Dodge Caravan).

Keith's solution worked first time.

Thanks Keith - saved me around 100 pounds ($160).

Reply #25 Linda (71.176.56.5) - Fri Aug 14 11:25:24 2009

Oh my! I can't believe it!! I was waiting for my mechanic to get back to me about the job and I googled the speedometer fix. In 2 minutes it was fixed for free. Thanks so, so much, Keith!

Reply #26 Yuri (64.80.63.246) - Fri Aug 28 17:04:42 2009

Keith - YOU ARE THE MAN!!! It worked like a charm!

THANK YOU!!!

Reply #27 Khiem (72.197.200.211) - Sat Aug 29 11:11:03 2009

I had check engine light come on and tried to read with my OBD2, it came back with ERR. I brought in a local car repair shop and after an hour they could not read and suggest me to bring it to the dealer. They said may be my computer has to be re-programmed, or replaced. Any idea? I check pin 4 and pin 16 on the obd2 connector on the car and it read 12+ volts.

Reply #28 art gomes (67.71.65.209) - Sun Aug 30 21:22:23 2009

both tach and speedo are not working on a 2003 dodge grand caravan.it was hit in the front end.

thanks art

Reply #29 Nate (71.246.158.231) - Fri Sep 4 20:41:28 2009

Keith,

You are the bomb man, I so appreciate your post It was easy to follow and worked like a charm. Wow. I am sorry you lost 150 for that, such a rip!

Reply #30 JJ (204.17.37.211) - Sat Sep 5 13:41:00 2009

Thanks for the help Keith !!! Wife did something but thanks to your ifo it was an easy fix.

Reply #31 Jason (71.70.73.126) - Tue Sep 8 14:24:40 2009

Followed Keith's tip on reseting the speedometer. It worked as stated. It took about one minute total. Thanks Keith!

Reply #32 Perry (68.229.8.65) - Wed Sep 9 17:28:18 2009

Great advice, Keith--the speedometer problem was fixed in no time!

Keep up the great work--we need more guys like you doing good for the public. Again, many thanks!

Reply #33 Albert (99.230.204.179) - Sat Sep 12 12:51:01 2009

I had the same problem of the seepdowmeter needel on the wrong side of the page for Dodge Caravan 2001, and keth way worked very well, thanks keith

Reply #34 carlos (72.186.64.45) - Sat Sep 26 10:21:35 2009

I had problem with my battery on my 2003 grand caravan change the battery and know my speedometer will not work is there a fuse and where can in find the fuse box

Reply #35 Jerry (97.95.180.233) - Sat Sep 26 11:18:22 2009

Wow. Thanks Keith. Yet another speedo reset. Our Caravan has had so many weird electric problems over the years. Great advice!

Reply #36 Mauri Sutton (68.104.228.45) - Sun Sep 27 17:53:47 2009

One more!

THANK YOU KEITH!

Worked for me! (Gave a code 3.3. Not sure what that means but worked)

This is definitely electrical. My starter seems to be going out but perhaps this is just part of the electrical things going on. Also my headlights also flash when I start the car.

Reply #37 Donna C. (96.32.69.48) - Fri Oct 2 17:26:42 2009

The speedometer on my 2002 Grand caravan was also stuck on the wrong side of the peg. I was envisioning a day without my van to get it fixed, decided to do some research... a few clicks later I found this site, and held down the trip button, saw a great light show and now it is fixed! I can't wait to tell my husband.

Thank you!!!

Reply #38 James P. (216.191.53.2) - Mon Oct 5 14:54:45 2009

Thanks Keith!! I too thought I was in for a mechanics bill but this information did the job. Happy happy.

Reply #39 Tina B. (67.185.118.115) - Tue Oct 6 15:02:03 2009

Thanks Keith the reset worked like a charm...

Reply #40 Paul (98.27.14.181) - Mon Oct 12 21:40:02 2009

Another happy customer. Worked great on my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. The needles were on the wrong side of the peg after a jump start. Keith's fix worked perfectly. Kinda fun watching all the lights and needles jumping around while it did its thing, too.

Reply #41 Brad (12.47.205.126) - Fri Oct 23 12:37:03 2009

Keith is a Hero - Thanks man

Reply #42 Billy (208.47.97.153) - Sun Oct 25 22:37:27 2009

Keith,

Thank you. Could not figure out what the problem was with the wifes van. I was going to start replacing parts. The reset tip worked .

Billy

Reply #43 Chelsey (206.225.74.53) - Tue Nov 3 13:08:00 2009

Thanks keith your the man!!!!! my battery went dead and the speedometer ended up on the wrong side of the peg...the next day i was going to go to a machanic but decided to check interent after my dad told me to drill a hole in the glass but there it was keiths post about the reset thank you so much you jsut saved $150 for me so i can buy christmas for my kids....

Reply #44 Roy (69.225.10.38) - Sat Nov 7 11:25:08 2009

Thanks to Keith's reply #5 I just saved myself a headache and a bunch of money. Thanks!

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