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Old 08-30-2021, 11:24 PM
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OK so my '95 1500 Ram's speedometer stopped working! I've never faced this before, so where can I start troubleshooting it? Hopefully I don't have to tear the dash apart!
 
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Is your check engine lamp on? If it is scan for code. You may have a bad output sensor or wires going to the sensor. I don't believe the 1995 ram trucks had a speedometer cable.
 
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If this is a 4WD truck, check the speed sensor and wiring on the transfer case. There is also a pinion gear turning the sensor. On a 2WD truck, that speed sensor and wiring should be on the transmission extension housing. You can also download the service manual for that year truck from here (https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...e-manuals.html) and it should have a troubleshooting procedure.
 

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no light on, and this is a 2wd 1500.

I'll check out that manual!
 

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OK, I haven't done any troubleshooting yet but,
the speedometer is working agin, does that give anyone a clue of what's happeing?
 
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A loose wire/connection or sensor about to go bad? Keep an eye on it and follow the troubleshooting information in the service manual.
 
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Thanks Dog!
 



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