I hope not

Thanks for the info. Where can I get a copy of that file?

Also/ or do you have the rest after step 5 of the "8E - 6 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS DN SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST"
it (above ^^) ends with continue with step 6...


I will go through everything as listed above and see what I come up with...

 

the 2002 service manual as a PDF http://www.mediafire.com/file/2cg2hgim2zz/2002 Durango Owner Manual.PDF <---- CLICKY

 

Please download the manual but here:



INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Continued)

6) The instrument cluster will begin the Vacuum
Fluorescent Display (VFD) walking segment test.
This test will require the operator to visually inspect
each VFD segment as it is displayed to determine a
pass or fail condition. First, all of the segments will
be illuminated at once; then, each individual segment
of the VFD will be illuminated in sequence. If any
segment in the display fails to illuminate, repeat the
test to confirm the failure. If the failure is confirmed,
replace the faulty instrument cluster. Following completion
of the VFD walking segment test, the actuator
test will proceed as described in Step 7.
(7) The instrument cluster will perform a bulb
check of each indicator that the instrument cluster
circuitry controls. Each of the instrument cluster circuitry
controlled indicators except the cruise indicator
and the overdrive-off indicator are illuminated by
a Light Emitting Diode (LED). If an LED fails to illuminate
during this test, the instrument cluster must
be replaced. Following the bulb check test, the actuator
test will proceed as described in Step 8.
(8) The instrument cluster will perform a gauge
actuator test. In this test the instrument cluster circuitry
positions each of the gauge needles at three
different calibration points, then returns the gauge
needles to their relaxed positions. If an individual
gauge does not respond properly, or does not respond
at all during the gauge actuator test, the instrument
cluster should be removed. However, check that the
gauge terminal pins are properly inserted through
the spring-clip terminal pin receptacles on the instrument
cluster electronic circuit board before considering
instrument cluster replacement. If the gauge
terminal connections are OK, replace the faulty
instrument cluster.
(9) The actuator test is now completed. The instrument
cluster will automatically exit the self-diagnostic
mode and return to normal operation at the
completion of the test, if the ignition switch is turned
to the Off position during the test, or if a vehicle
speed message indicating that the vehicle is moving
is received from the PCM on the PCI data bus during
the test.
(10) Go back to Step 1 to repeat the test, if
required.

 

I say just press in on the upper left of the cluster (to reseat the connection)

 

Gawd, I WISH it was that easy.

 

Well, I have gone thru he tests above, at least all I can do without using a DRBIIIt scan tool .

I checked all the fuses, instrument cluster in and out.
I am getting voltage to all the right pins in the plugs, I think, except the OM referred above is different than mine,(of course it is for a 2002) because I was able to isolate the turn signals and they are on different connectors than the 2002.

I also went to a wrecking yard, and they had a 99 Instrument cluster, but it wouldn't work in mine (Cluster test thru a "no bus" at the end)

I am now trying to track down a 98 cluster. I found one, only problem is hey will only give in-house credit, so if it doesn't work, from being a different problem, I am out the $75.

Anyone know where a guy can rent a Use a DRBIIIt scan tool ? Seattle area....

Any other new ideas? I am about at the end of my rope.

 

Get a new one from Ebay.

 

which? an instrument cluster or DRBiii tool?
Either way, not gunno work

instrument cluster I still don't know that it IS the problem...
if I did I would just buy the one from the local parts yard. they do warranty the part, but I don't have the $$ on a gamble that may or may not work.

and the DRB tool is WAY too expensive...

 

Thought I would share this link I found for an online parts catalog

http://www.berrysprinter.com/e-fiche...ars/CD3/97-01/

 

Talking about a instrument cluster!


Either that or take it to a dealer.