Chrysler Repair: NO BUS at odometer window: 00 Neon, soldering pencil, continuity tester

Question
remeber me the 2000 neon with no bus and i asked u what kevin meant with the black key lol.

well i was going through ur answers and i found this little number





  
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Chrysler Repair - "NO BUS" message in odometer window; car starts/dies

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Brian P wrote at 2006-12-31 21:48:20
Yes, it turns out that little connector, but only having one wire (has a spot in it for one more wire), is part of the BUS ... keep that disconnected when you install an aftermarket stereo, and all will be fine. 2000/2001 Dodge Neon 2.0L 5spd
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what connector are u talking about?

Answer
Hi Jordan,
That connector is at the radio and is a 2-wire connector of 'natural' color which has a single "pci bus" wire, and the other end of of the wire is attached to the data link connector (the code reader socket) under the dash by the steering column.  
I understand that you have a 2000 Neon and that the dash says "no bus" in the window where the mileage is usually displayed. That is an indication that the digital data connection from the body computer to the cluster is not present. I believe you will want to remove the cluster and inspect the solder joint between the in-coming wire socket of the cluster and the circuit board to which all its pins are soldered. The digital data bus signal is on pin 2 and has a violet/yellow wire. Notice the solder joint where that pin of the socket attaches to the circuit board. Re-heat that joint with a soldering pencil to assure a good connection, then verify on the plug side that the wire on the plug's pin 2 is also connected to pin 59 of the pcm, by means of a continuity tester or an ohm-meter.
Here is the procedure to remove the cluster, taken from the '01 manual: Remove the left and right A-pillar trim covers (these are at the edge of the windshield). Then gently lift up the entire top cover of the panel. Then gently remove the cluster bezel. Then remove the 4 screws that hold the cluster to the base panel. Pull the cluster rearward and disconnect the plug. Installation is the reverse. If you store the cluster be sure to have it in the face up position.

Roland