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Instrument cluster not working
#11
06-19-2020, 09:59 AM
#12
06-19-2020, 10:27 AM
#13
06-19-2020, 04:51 PM
when speaking directly to FCA I was told that the ONLY way to get a cluster and it be programmed to your mileage and hours is to order one brand new through a dealer, the dealer sends out a request to the company who makes the clusters, with all your information (vin, mileage, hours etc) that company is the only company legally allowed, and with the ability to program the clusters, and then they set it up and send it back to the dealer for the install.
I've also spoken to multiple companies that do cluster repair/programming and everyone of them has said that it's not possible to re-program one of these clusters from the 3rd gens.
I'm only going by what I've been told by the people who I would think would really know.
#14
06-19-2020, 07:30 PM
#15
04-18-2021, 11:28 PM
Along with brake lights, door locks, and keyless entry. everything else works fine. I went thru all the relays and fuses and found nothing so i took it to Dodge. They are saying that the cluster is bad and it also controls the brake lights, door locks, etc? Does that make sense? I have another cluster that i am going to put in and see if that works since Dodge wants $900 for a new cluster. Any ideas from the pros?
Also, if the new cluster works, are there any recommendations for a company that can program the new cluster with the mileage?
Thanks
Also, if the new cluster works, are there any recommendations for a company that can program the new cluster with the mileage?
Thanks
#16
05-09-2021, 04:57 PM
When you did the cluster swap, did you swap the RKE module as well? Its my understanding that it's a separate module a little smaller than a cigarette pack that snaps onto the back of the ic. If you have your old ic you might check and see if that works for you. I just purchased a used ic off ebay the miles are within 10k of mine. After it arrives I'll try swapping them both out -the rke module and the cluster, and let you know how it goes. Of course this happes right in the middle of the biggest winter storm to hit my area in years...
#17
05-09-2021, 05:19 PM
#18
05-09-2021, 05:21 PM
I have a 2002 1500 sport. I noticed the following a few days ago: When I turned the key on, the red alarm light comes on, but no instrument cluster, no power locks, no turn signals, no brake lights & no interior lights. The headlights and taillights stay on (even with the switch in the off position) I had to let the truck sit for a couple days and the battery was dead on Friday morning. I pulled the battery out and charged it overnight. Now, the truck starts & runs fine, and still the same problem. The power windows work, but none of the above. I've checked all the fuses, and none are blown. I've tried the cluster test - but nothing happens. I just started to check the voltages at the fuse box, the first two readings were right at 8 volts, however the headlights and tail lights stay on and after just a few minutes the voltage drops down to 1-2. I've tried searching the forums and this thread seems to be the closest to my problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
#19
11-23-2021, 09:01 AM
Little late but useful none the less
#20
11-29-2021, 05:34 PM
Good to know Grimm. Can u be more specific on location of that ground cable? Maybe with a pic? Im having issues with my 02 single cab v6 manual trans. I thought it might be the TIPM. But my cluster went completely dead at the same time. I also saw someone else post that it had to do with the brakes which is crazy too cause the day before all these things shut down on me i smelled a burning smell coming from the driver side front wheel.