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momsgonecrazy
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Jan 23, 2010, 6:22 AM

Post #1 of 5 (2636 views)
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could replacing steering column cause speedometer to stop working 2001 dodge caravan 92000 miles


Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 23, 2010, 8:45 AM

Post #2 of 5 (2633 views)
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Yes. If and probably were several things to disconnect to do that that may not be correctly attached now. I don't think the column itself has much to do with the speedometer/odometer which is likely all electric in this so wire hook ups that were touched or hope not pinched could cause issues for sure.

If this just happened with a steering column replacement it point to a problem in doing so but coindences do happen.

Just curious - why was it replaced?

T



momsgonecrazy
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Jan 23, 2010, 9:11 AM

Post #3 of 5 (2630 views)
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van was stolen, had a club on it so they sawed off steering wheel. also the lights on left side of instrument panel (gas gauge) went out at same time


Tom Greenleaf
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Jan 23, 2010, 9:47 AM

Post #4 of 5 (2625 views)
Re: Caravan - steering wheel cut off, stolen - speedo doesn't work and more Sign In

Arggh! Seems like someone wanted an airbag. There's no way I can know what was damaged the way that was stolen, what wires got pulled too hard or what. Bummer - I guess a strong cordless "SawsAll" with a blade to cut thru a hardened metal shaft which is hard to believe but I guess possible.

Someone has to look at this in person IMO - hope you have insurance. I personally don't know what to say with this type of a repair as I thought all wiring would unplug from the column down lower.

If you have a digital dash and features in the wheel the replacement may not have been exact.

Perhaps another tech here has an idea for you but I think you need a tech specializing in wiring this properly,

T



nickwarner
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Jan 24, 2010, 7:03 PM

Post #5 of 5 (2612 views)
Re: Caravan - steering wheel cut off, stolen - speedo doesn't work and more Sign In

Is it only the speedometer or does the entire instrument cluster not work? Sucks to be a victim of that one. If you find out who did it and he's in Wisconsin let me know and I'll help you teach him some manners. These dashes have a circuit board in them to control them that is about $370 new. But usually its a $1.25 capacitor that goes out on it. Problem is, I had to go to an electronics genius at a computer shop to find this out so most people end up buying a new dash for a small fortune. But if thats the case it will shut off everything except the lighting when you turn on your headlights.






 
 
 






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