Q: I have a 2001 dodge ram 3500 diesel with a 6 speed.My problem is the speedometer would go half the speed I would be going.I replac

asked by on February 13, 2018

Replaced sensor on rear axle and it still my speedometer goes half the speed I am going.That was the reason for changing it in the 1st place.Any suggestions?.....Scott
My car has a manual transmission.

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