Speedometer/ odometer not working

Asked by GuruX6BQV Nov 16, 2018 at 07:34 PM about the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 LT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1997 dodge ram 1500 5.9L and when I
purchased this truck the speedometer/odometer
doesn't work, I've checked the fuses the relays and
I haven't found anything I have replaced the
differential sensor and the transmission sensor
and haven't found any different results.  any ideas
will help. Thank you

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Tim answered 6 years ago

My 1997 Dodge Ram has a gear driven speedometer. Had to Change it out for bigger tires. Maybe the teeth are bad ?

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Jameshl answered 5 years ago

Did you buy OEM speed sensors from NGK? I tried 3 of the after market brand ones and it didn't work. Then I bought the OEM one and problem solved!

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