1998 Ram 1500 speedometer/brakes - help!

OldGrizzley · 06-04-2008, 10:50 AM

Please excuse my ignorance. Recently, the speedometer and digital odometer on my 1998 1500 stopped working. Simultaneously, the brake light, ABS light, and check engine lights came on. The brakes are still working well, fluid levels look good, and all the fuses seem to be okay. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

bradrhale · 06-04-2008, 11:48 AM

go to autozone and have the codes run on it. sounds like you might have somethings that came unplugged.

zazlo · 06-21-2008, 07:01 AM

Check the speed senser in the rear diff.Its on top held on by a stud with a nut on it.Pull it out ,look for magnetic fillings.If its full of fillings pull off the cover and inspect the pozi clutch retainers,might be broken.If they are broken its time to overhaul ,or replace the diff depending on severity of damage

hooks4669 · 06-22-2008, 07:58 AM

i just replaced mine it was 55 dollars at advance auto it will solve all of your problems

stealtharsenal · 06-23-2008, 06:58 PM

Same thing happened on my 01 Ram, it was the speed sensor on top of the rear as previously stated. Fixed everything.

OldGrizzley · 06-25-2008, 11:39 AM

Thanks to all! Replacing the differential sensor solved the problem.

JeffT · 08-25-2008, 07:28 AM

I also have a Dodge Ram 1500, and I know that there is a recall for the speed sensor and there is no cost to the owner. In fact, Autozone has a link to all the recalls for Dodge Ram 1500.

bradrhale · 08-25-2008, 10:42 AM

what years JeffT??

06-04-2008, 10:50 AM	#1
OldGrizzley Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	1998 Ram 1500 speedometer/brakes - help! Please excuse my ignorance. Recently, the speedometer and digital odometer on my 1998 1500 stopped working. Simultaneously, the brake light, ABS light, and check engine lights came on. The brakes are still working well, fluid levels look good, and all the fuses seem to be okay. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

06-25-2008, 11:39 AM	#6
OldGrizzley Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	Thanks! Thanks to all! Replacing the differential sensor solved the problem.

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06-04-2008, 11:48 AM	#2
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,740	go to autozone and have the codes run on it. sounds like you might have somethings that came unplugged.

06-21-2008, 07:01 AM	#3
zazlo Full Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 25	Check the speed senser in the rear diff.Its on top held on by a stud with a nut on it.Pull it out ,look for magnetic fillings.If its full of fillings pull off the cover and inspect the pozi clutch retainers,might be broken.If they are broken its time to overhaul ,or replace the diff depending on severity of damage

06-22-2008, 07:58 AM	#4
hooks4669 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: ny Posts: 1	i just replaced mine it was 55 dollars at advance auto it will solve all of your problems

06-23-2008, 06:58 PM	#5
stealtharsenal Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2	Same thing happened on my 01 Ram, it was the speed sensor on top of the rear as previously stated. Fixed everything.

08-25-2008, 07:28 AM	#7
JeffT Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2	I also have a Dodge Ram 1500, and I know that there is a recall for the speed sensor and there is no cost to the owner. In fact, Autozone has a link to all the recalls for Dodge Ram 1500.

08-25-2008, 10:42 AM	#8
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,740	what years JeffT??