very sorry i am back pedaling here . i am nevada mech, jim been so long dont remember coming up with that user name. i am now a retired nevada mechanic. so hello to all from Dayton, Nevada

 

nevada mech here again displaying my lack of knowledge of how to work these threads, forum, sorry i just wanted to add to my broken speedometer thread .about my 03 base model 3.9 4x2 auto trans 256k miles pick up .ive had to over the years replaced 2 waterpumps, 2 batteries, 1 alternator,and 2 serpentine drive belts . almost forgot1 tensioner pulley as well. absolutley every thing still works great ac electric windows . pass side window switch inop. unless i go and start trying to diagnos it then it wotk fine every time. till the next rider: hey vould uou role my window down a bit. arg. icare not always works from drivers switch. and of course all the regular maintanence, iol,filter changes, brakes ,tires,ect. truely a great truck never ses lite on ... until now this stupid speedo inop thing. no cruise control i hate it .for those of you that dont know nevada very rural and hwy patrol, i know im spoiled having the cc.but now .ses lite on using my phone as a speedo. if i could bluetooth it to the ecm that would.... anyway truck as been so worth it and i thinking i will get 300k out of it easely. had a 2005 i bought brand new had 35 miles on it. 4.7 and what a fn gas pig , i put 35k on it sold it and found the 03 i got now . i like the body style better also.

 

Welcome (back) to DF! Check out the tech section. I assume you are referring to a 2nd gen Dakota? A word of advice on posting, proof read. Use capitol letters to begin sentences. Your post is difficult to read.

 

Welcome to DF!