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Well, I've decided to go ahead and pull the dashboard. These issues are going to be repaired or I should more exactly state troubleshot...
At times or especially when the temperature drops to around 50 or less, or sometimes when I hit a pothole, the instruments go dead. Speedometer, gas gauge, voltmeter. If I give the top of the dash a sharp whack or two with the flat of my palm the instruments "come back". No warning lights come one (like a ground loop) and there are no trouble codes stored. Does this sound more like an ignition power supply issue. I will be chasing a ghost so I would like to narrow this down as much as possible. Thanks to tips on this forum I have factory wiring schematics.
I lose the A/C compressor operation sometimes. I have clicked the pushbutton A/C over and over, with no response, but when I cycle the slider power switch back and forth several times it seems to mostly restore the normal operation. Another dad burned ghost. Should I stick with an OEM switch replacement or are aftermarket parts OK?
At times when the A/C is running and it is humid, when I step on the brake a shot of cold water goes right down my right shoe. Is this something I can fix when the dash is out, like clearing out a duct drain hole or something?
Does the OEM repair manual for the 1995 Spirit cover the removal and installation of the dashboard (the plastic padded cover)? Instruments, connectors, switches, and controls?
Where is "The Best Place" to purchase an authentic Dodge repair manual and access Technical Service Bulletins that may cover the above subjects.
A million thank you's. You guys know your stuff and so far have already saved me a ton of grief and money!
At times or especially when the temperature drops to around 50 or less, or sometimes when I hit a pothole, the instruments go dead. Speedometer, gas gauge, voltmeter. If I give the top of the dash a sharp whack or two with the flat of my palm the instruments "come back". No warning lights come one (like a ground loop) and there are no trouble codes stored. Does this sound more like an ignition power supply issue. I will be chasing a ghost so I would like to narrow this down as much as possible. Thanks to tips on this forum I have factory wiring schematics.
I lose the A/C compressor operation sometimes. I have clicked the pushbutton A/C over and over, with no response, but when I cycle the slider power switch back and forth several times it seems to mostly restore the normal operation. Another dad burned ghost. Should I stick with an OEM switch replacement or are aftermarket parts OK?
At times when the A/C is running and it is humid, when I step on the brake a shot of cold water goes right down my right shoe. Is this something I can fix when the dash is out, like clearing out a duct drain hole or something?
Does the OEM repair manual for the 1995 Spirit cover the removal and installation of the dashboard (the plastic padded cover)? Instruments, connectors, switches, and controls?
Where is "The Best Place" to purchase an authentic Dodge repair manual and access Technical Service Bulletins that may cover the above subjects.
A million thank you's. You guys know your stuff and so far have already saved me a ton of grief and money!