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1988 Dodge Ramcharger Erratic Speedometer

Tiny
88DODGED150
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  • 1988 DODGE RAMCHARGER
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 160,000 MILES
At speeds over 25 mph, the speedometer needle begins to bounce erratically. The faster I go the more erratic it becomes - until I get down below 25 mph. There is also a lot of noise that seems to be coming vrom the rear of the instrument panel.
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009 AT 6:01 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Check or replace the speedometer cable

SPEEDOMETER
NOTE:Disconnect negative battery cable before performing repairs to instrument panel.

Ram Pickups & Ramcharger
Remove cluster faceplate and cluster assembly. Remove cluster mask lens. Remove speedometer retaining screws. Disconnect speedometer cable. Remove speedometer. To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Thursday, February 12th, 2009 AT 6:06 AM
Tiny
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I just wanted to confirm that I am replacing the speedometer cable not the actual speedometer.
Thanks
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Thursday, February 12th, 2009 AT 10:23 AM
Tiny
DAVE H
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Because you can hear a noise behind the cluster. You will need to check the cable and fixings at the rear of the instrument cluster.
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Thursday, February 12th, 2009 AT 9:34 PM

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