Hey all,

After searching the forum with no clear results, Ive decided to ask for help.

None of the gauges are working (including the odometer and gear selector) and the "AIR BAG" light stays on.

I've checked all known fuses and they appear fine. In the Haynes manual they recommend taking it to the dealer for diagnostics.

I've made the following observations regarding this issue:

Things that are NOT working:
Tach
Speedo
Fuel gauge
Coolant temp
"PRND3L"
Odometer

Things that are STILL working:
Info center (MPG, compass, distance to empty, etc.)
Wipers
Horn
Turn indicators
Cruise control (although the light no longer comes on)
Headlights (High beam light no longer works)
Radio
Pwr windows, locks, mirrors, etc.
Electric top works fine too.

Basically everything operates as it should, except the instrument cluster.

Has anyone had experiences with this problem? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Matt.

 

http://www.mrwhizard.com/index.cfm

 

Thanks for the link, although I'm not sure it's a connectivity issue within the cluster. There seems to be a drain on the battery as well and once the car is jump started, all gauges return to normal. .Then, after a week or so, the digital odometer starts flashing in sequence; outside digits first, then inside digits. When this happens, the analog gauges continue to work, as well as the odometer (it just flashes chaotically like disco lights)

It seems to me that when the battery dies and the vehicle is subsequently restarted, something resets itself.

The battery in the car is two weeks old and the charging system functions properly.

???

 

Hi did you ever figure out what was causing this and how to fix it
Mine is doing the same thing
Thanks

 

Hey,

Had the same problem happen to me. I don't remember my airbag light being on though. It turned out to be a cracked solder joint in the dash. Took about 15 minutes and a soldering iron to fix.

Odometer and Tachometer Repair: Chrysler Sebring, Chrysler Cirrus, Plymouth Breeze, and Dodge Stratus

 

04 Sebring no horn, no cruise, and air bag light came on

 

Clockspring.