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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Speedometer Problem Question

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The question is...my speedo a couple days ago all of a sudden started bouncing back and forth about 10mph's at a time. it goes down from the actual speed. and if this helps i cant use the cruise control it kicks out when it bounces down. thank you
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Check the connector for the speed sensor on top of the rear axle. Could be loose or corroded also could be a bad sensor.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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omg tim you got an answer for everything... i forgot how many topics you answer hahahha
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by glasseater
omg tim you got an answer for everything... i forgot how many topics you answer hahahha
you know that additive personality!! I just can't get enough of PSD's!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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you know that additive personality!! I just can't get enough of PSD's!
i'd be afraid to see what you'd do with an unlimited amount of mods for a 7.3
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by glasseater
i'd be afraid to see what you'd do with an unlimited amount of mods for a 7.3
I would have at least 4 trucks! modded to the hilt! all built for different purposes, Daily driver, 1/4 mile, truck pulls and dune runner!
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by tjbeggs
I would have at least 4 trucks! modded to the hilt! all built for different purposes, Daily driver, 1/4 mile, truck pulls and dune runner!
no dyno queen? hahaha you'd put the psd above any cummins or dmax lol
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by glasseater
omg tim you got an answer for everything... i forgot how many topics you answer hahahha
Tim is damn good and he's got a quick trigger finger!!! Ripping through the forums like nobodies business!!! YeeeeHaaaa!!! (I should never say that I'm from Ma.... )

AND yes... It's probably VSS or connection leading to it. If you getting one from autozone or similar place, it's called a RABS (Rear anti-lock brake sensor) they'll give you the wrong part if you ask for VSS

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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by glasseater
no dyno queen? hahaha you'd put the psd above any cummins or dmax lol
If I could have anything I would have the 4 above and 1 each of a Cummin's in a Ford though (no Dodges here!) and a chevy D-max.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tjbeggs
If I could have anything I would have the 4 above and 1 each of a Cummin's in a Ford though (no Dodges here!) and a chevy D-max.
yeah i always wanted a fummins... funny thing you mentioned that... i'm looking for a 12v cummins for a f150 race truck project
 
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I smell a PSOM issue...
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:52 PM
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I smell a PSOM issue...
i've been away from these forums for awhile ya gotta fill me in... PSOM?? obviously i know PMS lol
 
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PSOM- programmable speedometer odometer module
 
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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PSOM = (Programmable Speedometer Odometer Module)

EDIT: DARN Tim you're too fast!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Robbgt
PSOM = (Programmable Speedometer Odometer Module)

EDIT: DARN Tim you're too fast!!!
 
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