tra DODGE NEON 2000 Service Repair Manual

MULTIPLE/INDIVIDUAL GAUGES INOPERATIVE
Test speedometer, tachometer and other gauges for
malfunction:
(1) Remove the cluster. Refer to Cluster Removal
and Installation.
(2) Check for ignition voltage at Pin 15 of the clus-
ter wire harness connector (Fig. 5). Check for battery
voltage at Pin 21 of the connector. If no voltage,
repair as necessary.
(3) Check Pin 10 of the connector for continuity to
ground. If no ground, repair as necessary.
(4) If the voltage and ground are OK, and the pins
or the connectors are not distorted, replace the
instrument cluster.
(5) Install cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster
Removal and Installation in this section.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SELF-DIAGNOSTICS
To put the cluster in self-diagnostics mode press
the trip reset button down and then turn the ignition
to the RUN position simultaneously, then release the
button. The gauges will increment to selected stoops
and all indicators will light with the exception of the
turn signals, high beam, and fog lamp indicators.
The oil lamp will come on when the ignition is
turned ON and the engine is OFF.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ACCESSORY SWITCH/POWER OUTLET BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable (Fig. 6).
(2) Remove the instrument panel center bezel.
Refer to Instrument Panel Center Bezel Removal and
Installation in this section.
(3) Remove four screws retaining accessory switch/
power outlet bezel (Fig. 7).(4) Disconnect the harness connectors to the fol-
lowing:
²Rear Window Defogger Switch (if equipped)
²Traction Control Switch (if equipped)
²Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet
Fig. 5 Cluster Wire Harness Connector
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CONNECTOR PIN
CALL-OUT
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 REAR FOG
LAMP FEED14 PARK LAMP
SWITCH
OUTPUT
2 PCI BUS 15 FUSED IGNITION
SWITCH
OUTPUT
(RUN-START)
3 COURTESY
LAMPS DRIVER16 DAYTIME
RUNNING
LAMPS
4 FOG LAMP
SWITCH
OUTPUT17 DAYTIME
RUNNING
LAMPS
5 VTSS
INDICATOR
DRIVER18 LEFT TURN
SIGNAL
6 PANEL LAMPS
DIMMER
SIGNAL19 RIGHT TURN
SIGNAL
7 FUEL LEVEL
SENSOR
SIGNAL20 DIMMER
SWITCH LOW
BEAM OUTPUT
8 NOT USED 21 FUSED B+
9 NOT USED 22 RED BRAKE
WARNING
INDICATOR
DRIVER
10 GROUND 23 KEY-IN IGNITION
SWITCH SENSE
11 NOT USED 24 DRIVER DOOR
AJAR SWITCH
SENSE
12 PANEL LAMPS
DRIVER25 SEAT BELT
SWITCH SENSE
13 KEYLESS
ENTRY SIGNAL26 DIMMER
SWITCH HIGH
BEAM OUTPUT
Fig. 4 Oil Pressure Switch
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)

The accessory switches are not serviced separately,
but the cigar lighter/power outlet is and must be
transferred to the new bezel. Refer to Cigar Lighter/
Power Outlet Removal and Installation in this sec-
tion.
INSTALLATION
For installation reverse the above procedures.
CENTER CONSOLE FLOOD LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Insert a small screwdriver into notch by lens
and gently pry out unit. Refer to (Fig. 7).
(2) Slide back rear cover to expose bulb.
(3) Replace bulb.
INSTALLATION
For installation reverse the above procedures.
When installing the retainer ensure that the forward
tabs are inserted properly into the slots in the instru-
ment panel.
CIGAR LIGHTER / POWER OUTLET ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable (Fig. 6).
(2) Look inside and note position of the retaining
bosses (Fig. 8).
(3) Using external snap ring pliers with 90 degree
tips. Insert pliers with tips against bosses and
squeeze forcing bosses out of base.
(4) Pull out the base through mounting ring by
gently rocking pliers. A tool can be made to do the
same. Refer to (Fig. 9).
(5) Disconnect the base wires.
Fig. 6 Battery Negative Cable Remove/Install
1 ± NEGATIVE CABLE
2 ± NEGATIVE BATTERY POST
Fig. 7 Accessory Switch/Power Outlet Bezel
1 ± REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
2 ± TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH
3 ± CIGAR LIGHTER/AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET
Fig. 8 Cigar Lighter / Power Outlet Base Removal
1 ± RETAINING BOSSES-ENGAGE PLIERS HERE
2 ± PARTIALLY REMOVED
3 ± EXTERNAL SNAP-RING PLIERS
4 ± PULL BASE OUT-THROUGH MOUNTING RING
PLINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LAMPS
WARNINGS/INDICATORS
The instrument cluster warning/indicator lamps
are all serviceable Light Emitting Diodes (LED's).
The instrument cluster must first be removed, refer
to Instrument Cluster Removal and Installation in
this section, and then the defective LED just turns
out with needle nose pliers.
ILLUMINATION LAMPS
The high beam indicator, turn signals, and illumi-
nation bulbs are also serviceable. The instrument
cluster must first be removed, refer to Instrument
Cluster Removal and Installation in this section, and
then the defective bulb and socket turns out. The
bulb locations are printed on the back cover of the
instrument cluster.
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable (Fig. 6).
(2) Push seats back to their full back position.
(3) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry out on left and right A-pillar trim moldings and
remove.
(4) Remove top cover. Refer to Top Cover Removal
and Installation in this section.
(5) Gently pull up on cluster bezel and remove
from vehicle.
(6) Gently pull rearward on left lower instrument
panel cover and remove from vehicle.
CAUTION: Lock the steering wheel in the straight
ahead position. This will prevent clockspring dam-
age when the steering wheel rotates freely.
(7) Remove steering column. Refer to Group 19
Steering, Steering Column Removal and Installation.
(8) Remove left and right instrument panel end-
caps.
(9) Remove left and right cowl side panels.
(10) Remove center console. Refer to Group 23
Body, Center Console Removal and Installation.
(11) Depress the sides of the Data Link Connector
(DLC) and remove from instrument panel reinforce-
ment.
(12) Remove four bulkhead instrument panel
retaining screws.
(13) Remove two bolts on top of the brake pedal
support bracket.
(14) Remove two center support mounting bolts.
(15) Remove left and right A-pillar mounting bolts,
two on each side.(16) Disconnect right side antenna connector.
(17) Remove left and right A-pillar door harness
connectors (Fig. 10).
(18) Disconnect two harness connectors to hvac at
right top instrument panel (Fig. 11).
Fig. 10 A-Pillar Door Harness Connector
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL HARNESS CONNECTOR
2 ± DOOR CHECK STRAP
3 ± DOOR HARNESS CONNECTOR
Fig. 11 Instrument Panel to HVAC Harness Connectors
1 ± HVAC HARNESS CONNECTORS
PLINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMS 8E - 7
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(19) Disconnect one left side harness connector at
top left of instrument panel for vanity and rear view
mirrors.
(20) Pull off the hvac control head knobs.
(21) Remove two screws retaining the top front of
the center bezel.
(22) Using a trim stick, gently pry out on the
instrument panel center bezel and remove.
(23) Remove the two retaining screws to the hvac
control head.
(24) Disconnect the one instrument panel wire
harness connector.
(25) Disconnect the one vacuum harness connector.
(26) Pull hvac control head out of instrument
panel, twist 90É and push back through the opening
(Fig. 12). Do not disconnect the control cables.
(27) Disconnect the center console wiring:
²Airbag Control Module (ACM)
²Parking Brake Warning Lamp Switch
²Transmission Range Indicator Lamp
(28) With help on an assistant, pull rearward on
instrument panel assembly and remove from vehicle.
If replacing instrument panel, transfer parts as
necessary.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 12 HVAC Control Head
1 ± HVAC CONTROL HEAD
2 ± RADIO
3 ± HVAC CONTROL HEAD HARNESS CONNECTOR
8E - 8 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove HVAC control knobs from control head.
(2) Remove both center A/C outlet louvers (Fig. 14)
by rolling downward and pulling out.
(3) Remove two screws retaining the top front of
the center bezel up inside the center A/C outlet duct.
(4) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry out on instrument panel center bezel.
(5) Remove bezel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAPS
REMOVAL
(1) Open the door, left or right, and pull on the
access handle to disengage the end cap clips. Fuse
diagram is located inside the left end cap. Fuse
Access is under the left end cap.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedure.
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry out on both the left and right A-pillar trim panels
and remove.
(2) Use care not to scratch the panel. Lift up on
the bottom outer areas of the cluster bezel and along
the rearward edge of the top cover to disengage the
clips.
(3) Pull the top cover rearward until the forward
pins disengage from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Position spring clips to instrument panel and push
firmly until seated.
LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove instrument cluster bezel, Refer to
Instrument Cluster Bezel Removal and Installation
in this section.
(2) Grasp left lower instrument panel cover from
the bottom and pull firmly rearward.
(3) Remove lower instrument panel cover from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
LOWER STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry out on the side of the lower storage bin Refer to
(Fig. 7).
(2) Disconnect the center console flood lamp.
(3) Transfer the center console flood lamp housing
to new bin (if replacing).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Fig. 14 A/C Outlet Louvers
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER AIR DUCT
2 ± OUTSIDE AIR/RECIRC CONTROL KNOB
3 ± MODE CONTROL KNOB
4 ± BLOWER SPEED KNOB
5 ± TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB
8E - 10 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMSPL
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Rotate the A/C outlet registers to the full down
position. Grip each outlet at its outboard end and
gently over-rotate to release from its pivot point.
Swing outlet straight out and remove by hand (Fig.
2).
(2) Remove the (4) HVAC control knobs by pulling
straight off the switch shaft.
(3) Remove the (2) screws from the center instru-
ment bezel (Fig. 3).
(4) Remove the center instrument bezel (Fig. 3).
Pull it straight out to unsnap the (4) retaining clips.
(5) Remove the (2) screws from the accessory
switch bank.
(6) Pull the accessory switch bank out and discon-
nect the electrical connector from the headlamp lev-
eling switch (Fig. 4).
(7) Gently pry the headlamp leveling switch out of
its mounting clips (Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
(1) Snap the headlamp leveling switch into the
accessory switch bank.
(2) Install the headlamp leveling switch electrical
connector.
(3) Verify switch operation.
(4) Position the accessory switch bank and install
the (4) retaining screws.
Fig. 2 Headlamp Leveling Switch Position
1 ± HEAD LAMP LEVELING SWITCH
2 ± CENTER INSTRUMENT BEZEL
Fig. 3 Center Instrument Bezel Retaining Screws
1 ± CENTER BEZEL
2±
CENTER BEZEL RETAINING SCREWS (BEHIND REGISTERS)
Fig. 4 Removing Headlamp Leveling Switch
1 ± HEAD LAMP LEVELING SWITCH
2 ± ACCESSORY SWITCH BANK
8E - 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SYSTEMSPL

(5) Snap the center instrument bezel in position
and install the retaining screws (Fig. 5).
(6) Install the (4) HVAC control knobs.
(7) Install the A/C outlet registers on the center
instrument bezel (Fig. 6).
INSTRUMENT PANEL ± R. H. D.
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M ± PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, ORINSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
CAUTION: LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE
STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION. THIS WILL PREVENT
CLOCKSPRING DAMAGE WHEN THE STEERING
COLUMN IS REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE.
Fig. 7 Instrument Panel - R. H. D.
Fig. 5 Center Instrument Bezel Retaining Screws
1 ± CENTER BEZEL
2 ± CENTER BEZEL RETAINING SCREWS (BEHIND REGISTER)
Fig. 6 Center Instrument Bezel
1 ± HEAD LAMP LEVELING SWITCH
2 ± CENTER INSTRUMENT BEZEL
PLINSTRUMENT PANEL AND SYSTEMS 8E - 3
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the floor console. Refer to Group 23,
Body for the procedure.
(3) Remove the right and left side instrument
panel end caps (Fig. 8). Using the finger grip feature,
pull straight away from the instrument panel to dis-
engage the (3) retaining clips.
(4) Remove the right and left side A ± pillar trims.(5) Loosen the (2) screws retaining the instrument
panel top cover. Located in the defroster grille (Fig.
9).
(6) Using the heel of both hands, lift up to unclip
and remove the instrument panel top cover.
(7) Unclip and remove the instrument cluster
bezel.
(8) Remove the (2) screws retaining the lower
steering column cover and remove the cover from the
vehicle.
(9) Remove the (2) screws retaining the steering
column shroud and remove the shroud from the vehi-
cle.
(10) Disconnect the clockspring, wiper / washer,
multi-function, ignition and if equipped, the two skim
module connections and the shift interlock cable on
automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
(11) Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
retaining pin (Fig. 11).
CAUTION: Steering wheel must be in the locked
position before removing the coupler pinch bolt or
clockspring damage can occur.
(12) Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
(Fig. 11) and separate the shafts by pulling them
straight apart.
(13) Remove the (4) steering column retaining nuts
and remove the column from the vehicle.
(14) Pull back the weather-stripping and remove
the right and left side lower kick panels.
Fig. 8 Left Instrument Panel End Cap
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
Fig. 9 I. P. Top Cover Center Retaining Screws
1 ± I. P. TOP COVER RETAINING SCREWS
2 ± I. P. TOP COVER
Fig. 10 I. P. Top Cover Left Side Retaining Screw
1 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
2 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(15) Rotate the A/C outlet registers to the full
down position. Grip each outlet at its outboard end
and gently over-rotate to release from its pivot point.
Swing outlet straight out and remove by hand
(16) Remove the (4) HVAC control knobs by pull-
ing them straight off the switch shaft by hand.
(17) Remove the (2) screws from the center instru-
ment bezel (Fig. 12).
(18) Remove the center instrument bezel. Gently
pull it straight out to unsnap the (4) retaining clips.(19) Remove the (2) HVAC control head retaining
screws. Pull the control away from the I. P. and
rotate the control horizontally to position the assem-
bly through the hole in the instrument panel. This
will eliminate the need to disconnect the control
cables.
(20) Unclip the Data Link Connector from the
right side of the I. P. frame.
(21) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
from behind the right kick panel. To disconnect the
harness remove the (2) screws retaining the I. P. con-
nector to the steering column casting. Remove the
plastic clips from the connector retainer. Unclip the
bottom retainer and slide the mated I. P. and head-
lamp connectors out of the holder. Disconnect the I.
P. wire harness connector.
(22) Disconnect the (3) wire harnesses from the
top of the I. P.
(23) Unclip the wire harness along the center con-
sole and disconnect the airbag control module, park-
ing brake and PRNDL lamp if equipped.
(24) Gently pry the right front door wire harness
boot away from the A-pillar to access and disconnect
the right door wire harness connector.
(25) Gently pry the left front door wire harness
boot away from the A-pillar to access and disconnect
the left door wire harness connector.
(26) Disconnect the radio antenna. Located below
the glove compartment.
(27) Remove the (4) I. P. retaining fasteners from
the top of the I. P.
Fig. 11 Steering Shaft Coupler Pinch Bolt
1 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER
2 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT
Fig. 12 Center Instrument Bezel Retaining Screws
1 ± CENTER BEZEL
2±
CENTER BEZEL RETAINING SCREWS (BEHIND REGISTERS)
Fig. 13 Center I. P. Retaining Bolts
1 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER RETAINING BOLTS
PLINSTRUMENT PANEL AND SYSTEMS 8E - 5
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(17) Install the A/C outlet registers in the center
instrument bezel.
(18) Install the right and left side lower kick pan-
els. Reposition the weather-strip in its original posi-
tion.
(19) Install the steering column. Torque the retain-
ing nuts to 17 N´m (150 in. lbs.).
(20) Install the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
(Fig. 21). Torque the bolt to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.).
(21) Install the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt
retaining pin (Fig. 21).
(22) Connect the clockspring, wiper / washer,
multi-function, ignition and if equipped, the two skim
module connections and the shift interlock cable on
automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
(23) Install the steering column shrouds. Torque
the retaining screws to 1.4 N´m (12in. lbs.)
(24) Install the lower steering column cover.
(25) Install the instrument cluster bezel.
(26) Clip the instrument panel top cover in posi-
tion.
(27) Install the (2) screws retaining the instrument
panel top cover (Fig. 22) (Fig. 23).
(28) Install the right and left side A-pillar trims
(29) Install the right and left side instrument
panel end caps.(30) Install the floor console. Refer to Group 23,
Body for the procedure.
(31) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 21 Steering Shaft Coupler Pinch Bolt
1 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER
2 ± STEERING SHAFT COUPLER PINCH BOLT
Fig. 22 I. P. Top Cover Center Retaining Screws
1 ± I. P. TOP COVER RETAINING SCREWS
2 ± I. P. TOP COVER
Fig. 23 I. P. Top Cover Left Side Retaining Screw
1 ± A-PILLAR TRIM
2 ± INSTRUMENT PANEL RETAINING BOLTS
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)