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What should I do if my gauges go out?

What should I do if my gauges go out?

I’ve had my gauges go out with the “no bus’ message in the odometer window three times now! Checked all the fused, disconnected the battery, to no avail…..Sound firmilliar?

Is there no bus, no gauges possible solution?

I’d like to offer my solution to the frustrating “no bus and no gauges” problem that I see is pretty common. I have a 2000 ram 1500 2X with the 5.9 automatic, however I believe that this is applies to all gen2 trucks regardless of drivetrain or engine type.

What kind of truck has no bus gauges?

I have a 2000 ram 1500 2X with the 5.9 automatic, however I believe that this is applies to all gen2 trucks regardless of drivetrain or engine type. My Story… See the end to get straight to my find. I’ve had my gauges go out with the “no bus’ message in the odometer window three times now!

Is the no bus odometer on a 2002 Dodge Dakota?

I have a 2002 dodge dakota getting a no bus in odometer. Replaced Pcm worked fine for 1 year the no bus came back what else could it be? Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered.

Why is my no bus odometer not working?

This ‘bus’ is the 2 wire communication network that all the computers share information on. Your instrument cluster isn’t gettin any info over the bus that’s why you get the ‘no bus’ message and none of your gauges work. This can be caused by any shorted module or broken bus wire. A few PCM sensors can cause this problem too.

I’d like to offer my solution to the frustrating “no bus and no gauges” problem that I see is pretty common. I have a 2000 ram 1500 2X with the 5.9 automatic, however I believe that this is applies to all gen2 trucks regardless of drivetrain or engine type.

I have a 2000 ram 1500 2X with the 5.9 automatic, however I believe that this is applies to all gen2 trucks regardless of drivetrain or engine type. My Story… See the end to get straight to my find. I’ve had my gauges go out with the “no bus’ message in the odometer window three times now!

I’ve had my gauges go out with the “no bus’ message in the odometer window three times now! Checked all the fused, disconnected the battery, to no avail…..Sound firmilliar?

Is there a way to fix no bus no gauges?

No Way Not three times with it working fine for months in between. Cut to the chase. The Connector to the PCM wiring harness at the PDC was loose! Its the one that has a bolt in the middle of a square white connector. As I started to unscrewed it I noticed that the bolt was not tight. Ah ha!

What does no bus mean on an odometer?

What does no BUS mean on an odometer? Fleet and maintenance ma… It cranks but will not start. How /where do I check those. Vocational, Technical or Tra… My 2001 Town and Country has stopped starting when it gets freezing outside. I noticed a code come up on the odometer- p 0442. What does this … read more

Why does my Dodge Ram not have an odometer?

If all that checks out unplug the following sensors: Cranks sensor, Cam/SYNC sensor, TPS, MAP and Trans connector. These 5v sensors can short out the CCD bus because they share the same power source. You will have to cycle the key off and on to reset the PCM and CCD bus once you find the problem.

I have a 2002 dodge dakota getting a no bus in odometer. Replaced Pcm worked fine for 1 year the no bus came back what else could it be? Clicking this will make more experts see the question and we will remind you when it gets answered.

How to fix no bus in Dodge Dakota?

Also, unplugging ect sensor, map sensor, cam, crank, TPS, and vss sensor may bring bus back. Unplug 1 at a time and monitor if it corrects the problem. Chrysler wired this circuit in series and one bad one can bring down the whole deck of cards.

How long does it take for no bus gauges to work?

After 15 minutes and all the dash panels have been removed for the second time (why didn’t I off load this the first time) it starts working again. But, What did I do??

Why are all of the gauges in my car not working?

There are a lot of different types of instrument cluster designs and configurations, but when all of the gauges in a car stop working at once, the problem is usually either a fuse or wiring problem. The first step in diagnosing this type of issue is to identify the fuse associated with the instrument cluster or gauges.

What does it mean when your speedometer is not working?

If the oil pressure, coolant, charge, or gas gauge doesn’t work or works erratically, the problem is in the gauge, wiring, or sender. Speedometers are unique in that some of them use physical cables instead of sensors, so a speedometer not working can also indicate a broken cable or stripped gear.

If the oil pressure, coolant, charge, or gas gauge doesn’t work or works erratically, the problem is in the gauge, wiring, or sender. Speedometers are unique in that some of them use physical cables instead of sensors, so a speedometer not working can also indicate a broken cable or stripped gear.

After 15 minutes and all the dash panels have been removed for the second time (why didn’t I off load this the first time) it starts working again. But, What did I do??

There are a lot of different types of instrument cluster designs and configurations, but when all of the gauges in a car stop working at once, the problem is usually either a fuse or wiring problem. The first step in diagnosing this type of issue is to identify the fuse associated with the instrument cluster or gauges.

Why does my Dodge truck have no gauges?

Fortunately when I finally broke down out of utter frustration and took it to the dealer to have it repaired the first time it didn’t cost me an arm. $108 later the service guy said it was a loose wire connection in the PDC.

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Ruth Doyle