All the warning lights turn on and gauges not working properly?

2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
155 MILES
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BRANDY WENDLETON-SUMMERS
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Today While driving temperature light came on and gauge went all the way up then went back to norm while still driving.

In the last few weeks have had the airbag light come on, drove for a long time stop and go and then the oil light started coming on when I hit the brake (yes oil level is fine) and when I don't drive too long it does not do happen. Is there a sensor that just runs all the warning lights and gauges that can be messed up?

Only other things are back wiper does not work, and front window wash does not work as end piece on hose is broken and just sprays in hood area, I have part to fix this just need to find time to get on YouTube and do it.
Apr 6, 2023 at 12:35 PM
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It sounds like the temperature light (cluster) and wiper problems are two different issues. So please start new question for the wiper. We will handle the cluster issue on this post, can I if all these problems happened at once? If so, it sounds like the instrument cluster is going bad or you have a bad connection at the rear of the cluster, here is how to remove it so you can check it out or replace it with a rebuilt unit. Also, you can try a hard system reboot which is done by removing the negative side of the battery, with the cable loose from the negative side of the battery, hold it to the positive terminal for 1 minute this will discharge the memory capacitors in the BCM and PCM allowing the system to reboot. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.


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Apr 7, 2023 at 10:33 AM
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BRANDY WENDLETON-SUMMERS
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Thank you for your response. I do not have a clutch but will try the reset and you think that is why the temperature gauge spiked? Due to panel going bad? I have scheduled someone to look at it in the 19th now just to get the $200 for the check I will be able to drive it again right now to scared think I will damage it.
Apr 7, 2023 at 7:03 PM
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Sorry I don't know why clutch is in there, I corrected my post. I do think the cluster is going out in which case I would manually keep an eye on the engine temperature with an infrared monitor until the cluster is working correctly.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-infrared-temperature-meter

Please let us know what happens.
Apr 10, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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BRANDY WENDLETON-SUMMERS
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So, the car in shop told bad thermostat and cooling fan not running $1,200 fix so far, then they will check oil pressure. Hopefully it's cheaper.
Apr 17, 2023 at 11:52 PM
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BRANDY WENDLETON-SUMMERS
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Oil light when hitting the brakes was just the sensor, we are all back together and $1,300.00 poorer but she's still rolling.
Apr 19, 2023 at 8:56 PM
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Nice work, let me know if you need any more help.
May 4, 2024 at 9:36 AM