1993 Dodge Truck Speedometer Crazy Anytime Drive Driving Miles Considerably

1993 DODGE TRUCK
105,000 MILES
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KEV3345
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My speedometer goes crazy anytime I drive. Its driving my miles up considerably. I can be at a light and it says I'm doing 30 mph. Thoughts??
Dec 10, 2012 at 10:40 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test the vehicle speed sensor-

Vehicle Speed (Distance) Sensor

2WD On left side of transmission tail shaft housing.
4WD On left side of transfer case
Dec 10, 2012 at 11:10 PM
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CHERYLBLUMENSTEIN
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I have a 1990 Dodge W150 and my speedometer does not trip miles. what is the problem?
Dec 14, 2012 at 8:24 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Additionally could be the speedometer head assy itself-investigate
Dec 14, 2012 at 11:45 PM
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