Speedometer doesn't work!

anahataray · 01-06-2007, 05:20 PM

I have a 2000 dakota with a 4 cylinder, and last week on a long trip, my speedometer stopped working and my brake indicator light came on as well as the check engine light. Does anyone know what this could be?

mrjohnwayne · 01-07-2007, 09:32 AM

Sounds like the Speed sensor which on the dodges doubles as the abs sensor. It is located on the rear axle on the differential housing.

anahataray · 01-07-2007, 09:38 AM

Sound expensive, know where i can find one cheap?

mrjohnwayne · 01-07-2007, 09:38 PM

Trust me when it comes to anything that deals with brakes you don't want to cheap out. Shouldnt be too expensive from dealer or parts house.

791ton · 01-10-2007, 10:22 PM

or try ebay

Bob Bradford · 01-31-2007, 02:41 PM

I replaced my ABS sensor on the rear ax about 3 years ago. It's not hard at all. My speedometer would not work until I got up to 40 mph and the brake abs light was on. It cured the problem.

You can only buy the part through Dodge for about $50. There is no after market parts for it.

FifthWheelRV · 01-31-2007, 05:05 PM

Fairly easy to replace. I replaced one on my 99' 3500. Bought it at the local dealer...he told me how to replace it....
Good luck.

01-06-2007, 05:20 PM	#1
anahataray Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	Speedometer doesn't work! I have a 2000 dakota with a 4 cylinder, and last week on a long trip, my speedometer stopped working and my brake indicator light came on as well as the check engine light. Does anyone know what this could be?

01-07-2007, 09:32 AM	#2
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	Sounds like the Speed sensor which on the dodges doubles as the abs sensor. It is located on the rear axle on the differential housing. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

01-07-2007, 09:38 PM	#4
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,722	Trust me when it comes to anything that deals with brakes you don't want to cheap out. Shouldnt be too expensive from dealer or parts house. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

01-10-2007, 10:22 PM	#5
791ton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bremerton, Washington Posts: 64	or try ebay __________________ 1979 Crew Cab Chevy 1 Ton Dually 454

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01-07-2007, 09:38 AM	#3
anahataray Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	Sound expensive, know where i can find one cheap?

01-31-2007, 02:41 PM	#6
Bob Bradford Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Full Time RV'er Posts: 4	I replaced my ABS sensor on the rear ax about 3 years ago. It's not hard at all. My speedometer would not work until I got up to 40 mph and the brake abs light was on. It cured the problem. You can only buy the part through Dodge for about $50. There is no after market parts for it.

01-31-2007, 05:05 PM	#7
FifthWheelRV Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2	Fairly easy to replace. I replaced one on my 99' 3500. Bought it at the local dealer...he told me how to replace it.... Good luck.

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