No speedo after 5spd swap

01Cummins24v · 11-14-2009, 05:04 PM

Ok I just completed my 5spd on my 1997 cummins. While doing the swap I removed the gauge cluster to put a peice of electrical tape over the p r n d indicator in the middle of the gauges while doing that I wiped the faces of all the gauges off moving the needles a little to clean them. After getting the truck running no speedo, so I replaced the speedo sensor on the transfer case still no gauges so I pulled the dash back apart and everything is all connected but still no speedo. Does anyone know how to fix this?

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1997 4x4, 5spd, Valair 13" single disk, BHAF, 4k GSK, #100 Plate, AFC tweaked, 6" Mitre Cut Stack, Autometer Gauges, KDP tabbed, leveling kit. 35's, Moto Metals

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01Cummins24v · 11-15-2009, 10:43 AM

come on guys i need some help

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1997 4x4, 5spd, Valair 13" single disk, BHAF, 4k GSK, #100 Plate, AFC tweaked, 6" Mitre Cut Stack, Autometer Gauges, KDP tabbed, leveling kit. 35's, Moto Metals

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01Cummins24v · 11-15-2009, 03:17 PM

well today on a 20 mile highway trip my speedo started to work for a minute. l was doing about 55 and it bounce back and forth from 0 to 10mph and it tracked .7 miles so can anyone tell me whats wrong? should l try another speed sensor or what. someone has to know something.

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1997 4x4, 5spd, Valair 13" single disk, BHAF, 4k GSK, #100 Plate, AFC tweaked, 6" Mitre Cut Stack, Autometer Gauges, KDP tabbed, leveling kit. 35's, Moto Metals

Ohio Coal Rollers

01Cummins24v · 11-15-2009, 03:19 PM

double post

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Last edited by 01Cummins24v : 11-15-2009 at 04:29 PM.

***NOSPARK*** · 11-15-2009, 03:22 PM

check all your connections, sounds to me like you have one loose. also check all fuses

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01Cummins24v · 11-15-2009, 04:31 PM

already went over them everything is good...

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Ohio Coal Rollers

RPegram · 11-15-2009, 04:36 PM

Make sure you speed sensor is indexed properly and engaging the output shaft.

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'97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

01Cummins24v · 11-15-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPegram

Make sure you speed sensor is indexed properly and engaging the output shaft.

how do you do that? The sensor is held in by a fork that thats pushed down by a 13mm bolt and is sealed by an o-ring l dont see how the depth of the gear could really change but l could try it if you could explain how to check it.

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1997 4x4, 5spd, Valair 13" single disk, BHAF, 4k GSK, #100 Plate, AFC tweaked, 6" Mitre Cut Stack, Autometer Gauges, KDP tabbed, leveling kit. 35's, Moto Metals

Ohio Coal Rollers

RPegram · 11-16-2009, 04:53 AM

The gear on the end of the sensor inside the transfer case is offset. It needs to be installed so the gear is "up" engaging the splines on the shaft inside the transfer case. Remove it, turn it around and look at it and you will see what I'm saying. If memory serves me correct, the plug should be at the top of the sensor when it is installed in the case.

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'96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore
'01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost,
'97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

01Cummins24v · 11-16-2009, 12:24 PM

l will try thay thank you for your help

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1997 4x4, 5spd, Valair 13" single disk, BHAF, 4k GSK, #100 Plate, AFC tweaked, 6" Mitre Cut Stack, Autometer Gauges, KDP tabbed, leveling kit. 35's, Moto Metals

Ohio Coal Rollers

11-14-2009, 05:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
01Cummins24v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 796 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts 01Cummins24v's Truck Pics	No speedo after 5spd swap Ok I just completed my 5spd on my 1997 cummins. While doing the swap I removed the gauge cluster to put a peice of electrical tape over the p r n d indicator in the middle of the gauges while doing that I wiped the faces of all the gauges off moving the needles a little to clean them. After getting the truck running no speedo, so I replaced the speedo sensor on the transfer case still no gauges so I pulled the dash back apart and everything is all connected but still no speedo. Does anyone know how to fix this? __________________ 1997 4x4, 5spd, Valair 13" single disk, BHAF, 4k GSK, #100 Plate, AFC tweaked, 6" Mitre Cut Stack, Autometer Gauges, KDP tabbed, leveling kit. 35's, Moto Metals Ohio Coal Rollers

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11-15-2009, 10:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
01Cummins24v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 796 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts 01Cummins24v's Truck Pics	come on guys i need some help __________________ 1997 4x4, 5spd, Valair 13" single disk, BHAF, 4k GSK, #100 Plate, AFC tweaked, 6" Mitre Cut Stack, Autometer Gauges, KDP tabbed, leveling kit. 35's, Moto Metals Ohio Coal Rollers

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01Cummins24v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 796 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts 01Cummins24v's Truck Pics	well today on a 20 mile highway trip my speedo started to work for a minute. l was doing about 55 and it bounce back and forth from 0 to 10mph and it tracked .7 miles so can anyone tell me whats wrong? should l try another speed sensor or what. someone has to know something. __________________ 1997 4x4, 5spd, Valair 13" single disk, BHAF, 4k GSK, #100 Plate, AFC tweaked, 6" Mitre Cut Stack, Autometer Gauges, KDP tabbed, leveling kit. 35's, Moto Metals Ohio Coal Rollers

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01Cummins24v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 796 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts 01Cummins24v's Truck Pics	double post __________________ 1997 4x4, 5spd, Valair 13" single disk, BHAF, 4k GSK, #100 Plate, AFC tweaked, 6" Mitre Cut Stack, Autometer Gauges, KDP tabbed, leveling kit. 35's, Moto Metals Ohio Coal Rollers Last edited by 01Cummins24v : 11-15-2009 at 04:29 PM.

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*NOSPARK* VX KILLA Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: IN/IL Posts: 2,288 Thanks: 28 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts NOSPARK's Truck Pics	check all your connections, sounds to me like you have one loose. also check all fuses __________________ 04.5 2500 QC/SB 4x4

11-15-2009, 04:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
01Cummins24v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 796 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts 01Cummins24v's Truck Pics	already went over them everything is good... __________________ 1997 4x4, 5spd, Valair 13" single disk, BHAF, 4k GSK, #100 Plate, AFC tweaked, 6" Mitre Cut Stack, Autometer Gauges, KDP tabbed, leveling kit. 35's, Moto Metals Ohio Coal Rollers

11-15-2009, 04:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
RPegram Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arapahoe, NC Posts: 1,092 Thanks: 3 Thanked 117 Times in 112 Posts RPegram's Truck Pics	Make sure you speed sensor is indexed properly and engaging the output shaft. __________________ '96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore '01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost, '97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

11-16-2009, 04:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
RPegram Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arapahoe, NC Posts: 1,092 Thanks: 3 Thanked 117 Times in 112 Posts RPegram's Truck Pics	The gear on the end of the sensor inside the transfer case is offset. It needs to be installed so the gear is "up" engaging the splines on the shaft inside the transfer case. Remove it, turn it around and look at it and you will see what I'm saying. If memory serves me correct, the plug should be at the top of the sensor when it is installed in the case. __________________ '96 Dodge 3500,KDP killed, boost-pyro-trans temp, not stock anymore '01 Dodge 2500 4X4, EC, LB, 6 speed, FP-pyro-boost, '97 Chevrolet Suburban, K1500, 4.10 gears

11-16-2009, 12:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
01Cummins24v Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 796 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts 01Cummins24v's Truck Pics	l will try thay thank you for your help __________________ 1997 4x4, 5spd, Valair 13" single disk, BHAF, 4k GSK, #100 Plate, AFC tweaked, 6" Mitre Cut Stack, Autometer Gauges, KDP tabbed, leveling kit. 35's, Moto Metals Ohio Coal Rollers