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Jim
Grant has been working in the automotive industry for over twenty
years. In addition, Jim is an ASE Master Technician with advanced
L/1 certification. He works as manager and technician in his
family's automotive business in New Hampshire. He writes weekly
automotive consumer columns and is editor of an automotive newsletter
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Jim Grant's Tech Tips
'96 Chrysler Sebring, Body Control Module
Q:
I own
a 1’96 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and I’m having problems
with my tachometer and speedometer blanking out for a long time. They
are off more than they are on. The odometer appears to keep good mileage.
Also, my gas gauge fluctuates, my dimmer control will not dim the lights
and the fog lights operate intermittently. All this happens sporadically.
I think it’s the body control module. I checked the connections on
the instrument cluster and a few of the grounds and all looks ok. What’s
your opinion?
A:
The
symptoms of the components you’ve mentioned are just a small part
of the kingdom overseen by the body control module. It sounds as if the
high and mighty module is faltering and a new ruler (computer) is in your
vehicle’s future.
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