2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Speedo quit working

Old Oct 27, 2013 | 11:57 AM
  #1  
Thornloe Pride's Avatar
Thornloe Pride
Thread Starter
|
Captain
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 703
Likes: 0
From: Northern Ontario
Default Speedo quit working

Hey guys, so last night I was coming home and my speedometer quit working and my park brake indicator light came on (no abs light). Now normally this problem is because of the abs sensor on the diff but I changed it 4 months ago because my speedometer didn't work when I bought the truck. My speedometer fluctuates between 0 and 20km/h no matter what speed I am going and I am pulling up no codes. Any ideas?
 
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 12:02 PM
  #2  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,479
Likes: 4,223
From: Clayton MI
Default

Speedo is driven from the sensor in the rear diff. So, either your sensor failed, or, you have wiring issues. Any warranty on the sensor? What brand did you get?
 
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 12:08 PM
  #3  
Thornloe Pride's Avatar
Thornloe Pride
Thread Starter
|
Captain
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 703
Likes: 0
From: Northern Ontario
Default

I have a Dorman abs sensor from summit racing.

http://www.summitracing.com/dom/part...iew/make/dodge
 
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 12:40 PM
  #4  
HeyYou's Avatar
HeyYou
Administrator
Veteran: Air Force
Community Favorite
15 Year Member
Community Builder
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 87,479
Likes: 4,223
From: Clayton MI
Default

See if you can find a standard motor products, delphi, denso, or mopar sensor.
 
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 02:46 PM
  #5  
Thornloe Pride's Avatar
Thornloe Pride
Thread Starter
|
Captain
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 703
Likes: 0
From: Northern Ontario
Default

Is there a possible fuse that could relate to my problem?
 
Reply
Old Oct 27, 2013 | 03:26 PM
  #6  
zman17's Avatar
zman17
Retired Moderator - RIP
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 18,729
Likes: 17
From: NH
Default

Just check ALL the fuses . But I also suspect you need a better brand sensor. And disconnect the negative battery cable when you replace it.
 
Reply


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:15 PM.