98 and higher uses the ABS wheelspeed sensor on the rear axle to
determine truck speed. The speedometer doesn't need to be recalibrated
unless you change the diameter of your rear tires. Rear-end gear
changes and transmission changes will have no effect on it.
Chris and Lisa wrote:
>
> I think that it's done electronically on Dak's '98 to current...the dealer
> can reset it for you..Bernd knows more about that I think...
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jonathan Nelson <nelsonjo@engr.orst.edu>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 5:31 PM
> Subject: DML: speedometer help!!!!
>
> > Hey guys, hopefully someone out there can help me. I have a 2000
> > regular cab SLT+ with the 4.7L and the 5-speed manual tranny. I
> > replaced the factory 3.55's in the rear with a set of factory 3.90's out
> > of a similar truck that someone wrecked. How do I go about fixing the
> > speedometer? is it a normal speedo gear setup, or otherwise? I talked
> > to my local dealer but he was pretty much useless. he did say something
> > about the speedometer takes its signal off the rear wheels which didn't
> > make much sense to me. Help!!!!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Jon
> >
> >
> > ************************************************
> > Jonathan Nelson
> > Oregon State University
> > Department of Mechanical Engineering
> > Formula SAE Team Captain
> > nelsonjo@engr.orst.edu
> > formula@engr.orst.edu
> > (541) 754-9584
> > office: 132 Rogers Hall
> >
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