2000 Dodge Dakota Speedometer Out

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BANSAW21
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I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota with about 107000 miles on it. Just today the car shook slightly while i was backing out of a parking spot and since then my speedometer isnt working, and my brake and abs lights on the dash are on. On the way home, my truck shifted in and out of OD while cruising. What could be the problem? on another note, i notice that when its cold out my truck wont shift into overdrive until i drive it for a couple miles. Is that something that is gonna kill me to get fixed?
May 29, 2007 at 11:31 AM
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E40WATER12
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Now check engine light on or anything?. Has youre trucks transmission been serviced, tranny filter and fluids changed. Could have a problem with youre VSS inside youre transmission.
May 30, 2007 at 10:34 PM
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[quote:f071432285="bansaw21"]I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota with about 107000 miles on it. Just today the car shook slightly while i was backing out of a parking spot and since then my speedometer isnt working, and my brake and abs lights on the dash are on. On the way home, my truck shifted in and out of OD while cruising. What could be the problem? on another note, i notice that when its cold out my truck wont shift into overdrive until i drive it for a couple miles. Is that something that is gonna kill me to get fixed?[/quote:f071432285]

Check your ECT,TPS and VSS these sensors controls the shifting/OD/ and Lock-up
May 30, 2007 at 11:32 PM

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Check the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) in the transmission, along with the ECT and TPS sensors that control shifting, overdrive, and lock-up. Also note whether the check engine light is on and whether the transmission fluid and filter have been serviced.

Conversation Summary

A 2000 Dodge Dakota with about 107,000 miles lost speedometer function after a slight shake while backing up. The brake and ABS lights came on, and the transmission hunted in and out of overdrive. Cold-weather delayed overdrive engagement was also reported. Experts suggested checking for a check engine light, transmission service history, and the VSS, ECT, and TPS sensors.

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