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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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speedo correction we can do ourself?

i thaught i remembered a thread on a way that we could recalibrate our speedometer on our own. if i remember right, it envolved shorting a wire out, i think near the glovebox with a paper clip. every time you did it, 1 mph would be corrected for. i might be crazy or im thinking of something else. i tried a search but i cannot find it. any help would be great.
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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OBS trucks yes you can... some one else will have to tell you how. But superdutys nope.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Let's move this to the correct forum. That way you can get the right answer.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by sticks25
i thaught i remembered a thread on a way that we could recalibrate our speedometer on our own. if i remember right, it envolved shorting a wire out, i think near the glovebox with a paper clip. every time you did it, 1 mph would be corrected for. i might be crazy or im thinking of something else. i tried a search but i cannot find it. any help would be great.
thanks
andy
Follow this link:

gear swap and speedo - Diesel Forum - The Diesel Stop.com

It'll work on your truck.

Austin
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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ah oops, i remember it from when i had a superduty and i read those forums. thanks
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Steve Baz's page also has a write up on it. Tips - Idea - Hints Just hit control F and then type in speedometer and hit enter twice it will go right to it
 
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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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That is freaking awesome! Man, the stuff you learn around here. I got new, bigger tires right after I bought my truck and I've been having to rely on my GPS to tell me my speed.

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Old Nov 11, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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ya i know. i feel like the questions i ask sommetimes are stupid but i know im not the only guy who can use the information! i love this place
 
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