I HAVE A 98 DODGE CARAVAN IT QUIT WORKING 2 DAYS

You will need to remove the instrument cluster form the dash and send it in for repair.

There is a known problem with dash cluster solder cracking in some of the Dodge vehicles in and around that year. I would recommend removing the dash cluster and re-heating solder on the main connector joints on opposite side of circuit board/cluster. Use a small soldering gun to be more precise where you re-heat. Simply hold tip on spot until you see it puddle again, then let cool. I did them all to be safe, but you may see the cracked one or few by simply looking close with magnifying glass or similar. If you google it, there are even videos out there as well as pictures to help. ( dodge dash cluster soldering ) is one thing to google.

check the wire from alternator to the battery and make sure its not loose on alternator. happened to me a few years ago, forgot to tighten wire to alternator. car lights on dash came on and car quit while driving. just make sure you are getting at least 14 volts at battery while its running, good-day !

the most common is a bad cluster
you have to remove it
that could be a pain but it can be done
after removing the cluster remove the cardboard cover in the back remove circuit panel board and check in the middle for a broken weld here your question for your insterment panel
The Transmission Control Module (TCM) is not communicaring with the PCM.
Check all fuses. It could be a power or ground problem or a ccd bus communication wiring problem.
If not it's likely an internal failure in the TCM.
You may be able to get a schamatic at your local library.
If it's not a power, ground or wiring issue you should take it to a dealer with a DRB III to confirm the diagnosis.
Best of Luck! Source(s): Master Technician
Shop Foreman at a Dodge Chrysler jeep Dealer

Blown Fuse or fried Circuit board. Take to a local AutoZone, Advance, Murray's, O'reillys or a similar part house for them to check the wiring. I'm assuming the van does not use a mechanical Speedometer or Fuel Gauge.

On the plus side, with no speedometer, your indicated odometer mileage does not increase. Just keep your speed down and your tank full. Kidding, just kidding.

sounds like an electrical nightmare! start by removing the cluster,now try signals are they working if yes then bad cluster, also i had a few caravans that just had bad connections i removed the plugs and reconnected them and it worked fine, also with the light coming on with your foot on the brake may be a bad or in correctly installed bulb, check all brakeand signal bulbs, try all of this , good luck,hope this is helpful.

I have the same problem on my 1998 Grand Caravan. Cruise control light comes on but it will not set. Have had the clock spring replaced (2 years ago) and BCM (6 months ago). Could be brake light switch on the brake pedal. Haven't been able to check it yet because of weather. Sounds easy to change and costs about $16.00. Will try to post if I get a new switch and it works.

loose wires somewhere,,,,,i smack the dash and they come back on,,,,,,,,,

i was having the same promblem for my 98 dodge grand caravan es...with the no stat promblem...i had the (bcm) replaced in it body control module...but that did not do no good either because it only got it started for a few days...now it's back at the shop and the last resort would be the wireing..because everything else is fine...starter,relays,battery,etc...hope this helps...any more questions email me at [email protected]..

could be a short in the dash or wiring harness i suggest a full day of devotion and a meter