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1999 Dodge Ram 1500 ( Cluster will not read speed)

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Old Nov 15, 2024 | 03:15 PM
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Default 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 ( Cluster will not read speed)

These are all the lights that are lit up on my cluster. The check engine is for code p0500
These are all the lights that are lit up on my cluster. The check engine is for code p0500
 
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Old Nov 15, 2024 | 03:17 PM
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Ive replaced all sensors, sensor on the rear axle, sensor for the tail shaft on the transmission, neutral safety switch, ive even switched out abs modules. Still the same issue if anyone can help thatd be amazing.
 
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Old Nov 15, 2024 | 03:21 PM
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Might give this a try -
 
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Thank you, i gave it a try and the test worked as should. Still the same
 
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Did you check the wiring associated with the speed sensor on top of the rear differential?
 
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Originally Posted by AtomicDog
Did you check the wiring associated with the speed sensor on top of the rear differential?
yes ive traced it all the way to the point where it goes up into the frame
 
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Old Nov 16, 2024 | 01:16 PM
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There was some places where the wires where showing but nothing nicked or cut to where i would be loosing voltage, ive by now re did the looming and put electrical tape over it
 
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Old Nov 16, 2024 | 01:18 PM
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Do you have a scanner that can read codes/data??? See if the PCM is getting a VSS signal.... Might be as easy as a bad sensor on the rear diff.
 
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It can read live data for vss, i will check tonight and let u know.
 
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I just did a drive with the scanner connected and the vss was staying at 0 the whole time
 
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