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Intermittent Speedometer Operation

Hello,
     I have a 2000 Dodge Caravan, 6 cyl. The speedometer does not always work. The odometer does work fine. All other gauges and lights are ok.
    The other day, I was driving and noticed the speedometer was not working. I detected a "burning smell" inside the vehicle. Smelled like paper. 
    After parked for an hour the speedometer was working again. Then worked ok for 3 days. Tonight the speedometer not woking again and the burning smell returned, but just for a few minutes. 
     Thanks in advance for your help. Oh the clock spring also has to be replaced, but that has been broken for a while.
                                      Ron

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Gauges don't work
checked bus line, bcm, tcm and nothing works. I have the abs light on and engine light. Turn key towards me the mileage and prnd digital lights pop on. Turn key to start they pop on and stay off. So I changed ignition and nothinhg. Don't get it.

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Replace the speed sensor on the transmission. This controls the speedometer.

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