1999 Dodge Dakota Logo
Posted on Aug 15, 2011
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

The abs light and brake light is on the speedometer does not work until i hit 30. the tempature gauge fluxuates from 210 to almost the 260 and then goes back down to 210. What is causing these issues?

1 Answer

Terry Hair

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Dodge Master 4,134 Answers
  • Posted on Sep 15, 2011
Terry Hair
Dodge Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Sep 15, 2011
Answers
4134
Questions
2
Helped
1091765
Points
16804

This is most likely 2 problems. The ABS/Brake light and speedo issue will be the speed sensor located in the read differential housing. The temp guage issue (and I'm assuming this is at idle) could be thermostat or temp sending unit. The fluctuation is causes by the electric cooling fan cycling on and off to control the temp. However, most of the time this fluctuation should be from about 195 - 220 degrees.

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

1helpful
1answer

Speedometer gauges drops down after closing doors

be looking for operating voltage in the system with the car off and running..should be stable and no higher than 16.5 it may be fluxuating some.. a sign that the regulator is going out..
2helpful
2answers

My 93 chevy s10 blazer speedometer is no working is electronic i test the plug on the speed sensor and i do not get any power

not a good idea to do a voltage test on a computer component, it can result in damage to the ECM.
if only the speedometer is not working and the other gauges do work, the first place to start is the speed sensor, it is the most common issues with inoperative speedometers.
0helpful
2answers

My 2005 siverado z71 has an ABS light that comes on when you hi a big bump, it also kicks off the cruise control but if you hit the resume it goes back to the correct speed. Also I occasionally get a...

Have a factory or professional scanner hooked up , check for DTC'S - diagnostic trouble code's .GM had problem with stepper motors in side the instrument cluster ,model years 2003 to 2006 . Stepper motor's control the gauge needles .
How to repair GM Instrument Cluster Speedometer Gauge Stepper

The ABS an service brake message or probably related , have it checked for code's !
0helpful
3answers

THE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING WHEN IT GETS HOT ON MY 2004 TRAIL BLAZER THANKS.

If everything else works ok, the vehicle drives normally, and all the other gauges are working then you may have a bad speedometer servo motor. This servo is what actually moves the speedometer needle to match the speed you are driving at. The cluster would need to come out and be repaired to fix this problem if this is the case.
0helpful
2answers

'85 CJ7 Speedometer INOP

You should have a speedometer cable that runs from the back of the trani, thru the fire-wall, and into the back oh the gauge cluster.
0helpful
1answer

2002 dodge 1500 sport speedometer or cruise control

The brake and ABS light both come on when you are receiving no speed signal. Most likely the speed sensor in the top of the rearend is bad.
2helpful
2answers

Speedometer intermittent and ABS/Brake light stays on

it sounds like it is the speedometer cable that goes from the speedometer gauge to the transmission is wearing out.unless you have done one of these before then i would suggest having someone do it for you.
0helpful
2answers

Abs brake light on wont shift until speedometer starts working

Could be your Speed sensor that would make the abs light come on because its not sensing the speed you are traveling. I have no Idea why when your gas gauge is on empty it won't shift. May be its the speed sensor and it was just happened to do it right when you where on empty. Does the speedometer work right or is it erratic? Let me Know this sound like and interesting problem I would like to work on and trouble shoot. Your ECM may be going too. There is so much going on Its hard to tell. But I would make sure the speed sensor is working properly first, Ok Talk at you soon. Thanks Bear001... Oh Yeah make sure all fluids are up and in good condition
Not finding what you are looking for?

309 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Dodge Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Arnie Burke
Arnie Burke

Level 3 Expert

7339 Answers

Are you a Dodge Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...