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Old 03-22-2011, 11:53 PM
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My speedometer randomly bounces around and my brake and abs brake lights come on when it happens. Any ideas what's causing this?

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i would say first off get a reader so u can read ur engine code that should say what the problem/ problems there are. if not go to an advance they give free engine light test to tell u what it is. but having ur own is better.
 
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Hmm...Are you also loosing your heater controls at the same time?
If so, I am going to guess your TIPM is going..
If not, It could be your cluster/ pinched wire(s)..did you have your dash apart lately?

Get your code read and go from there...really hard to guess!
 
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Your truck is using Morse code, it is saying PUNCH IT BATMAN! You can always try checking the battery connection, or disconnecting the battery overnight.
 
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Old 03-23-2011, 07:50 AM
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ditto on the checking your battery connections.
 
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I've seen this before. Pop your hood and check your PCM and your wires running through the firewall. Check to ensure they are dry and the insulation is not exposed. A couple years back I forgot to turn my radiator cap to lock and it sprayed my engine bay with coolant. The PCM got wet (soaked actually) and did the exact thing yours is doing.
 
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Old 03-24-2011, 12:42 PM
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In addition to all that, pull and reseat the fuse to the guage panel. I fixed an Avalon with a similar problem this way. When I pulled the fuse, and put it back in, it did a guage test and all was well.
 



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