Odometer not working after having someone repair a broken wire for my headlights. Need to find where the sensor is for odometer to see if it came loose or was disconnected.

If the odometer on your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 is not working, there are a few things that could be causing the issue. Some possible causes include:

1. Fuse: Check the fuse for the odometer. If it is blown, replace it with a new fuse of the same amperage.
2. Instrument cluster: The problem may be with the instrument cluster itself. If this is the case, you may need to have the cluster repaired or replaced.
3. Speed sensor: The odometer is connected to the speed sensor, which sends a signal to the instrument cluster to indicate the vehicle's speed. If the speed sensor is not working properly, the odometer may not function correctly.
4. Wiring: The wiring connecting the odometer to the rest of the vehicle's electrical system may be damaged or corroded. If this is the case, the wiring will need to be repaired or replaced.
5. Computer: The problem could be with the vehicle's computer. If the odometer is not working, there could be a malfunction in the computer that controls the odometer.

It's important to have a professional mechanic to diagnose the issue and confirm what the problem is before trying to fix it.
If you are not comfortable with troubleshooting the issue yourself, it's best to contact a Dodge Ram mechanic or dealership for further assistance.
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The new cars have a electronic wheel sensor that feeds the odometer. you may need to reset the sensor to the odometer connection. I would google it or read how on a Spark forum page. There are several. they have tons of info.

I just saw the year so this is the wrong answer for a 2013. Sorry!

FOR an older car ---> then: The first thing I would check is where the cable connects to the ODOMETER.. If that comes unscrewed the odometer will stop.There is a screw in connection where the cable fits into the transmission. If that comes unscrewed it will stop working. BUT YOU WORKING NEAR THE ODOMITER SO CHECK THE BACK OF THE ODOMETER AND SEE IF YOU PULLED OR PUMPED SOMETHING LOOSE. I also think it's possible that a wire on the wrong place could cause the odometer to stop. If the cable connections are
ok and wires are connected correctly then the turning cable is broken or the gauge itself.
I'M HOPING THIS HELPS. ALSO HOPING YOUR NEW IGNITION SWITCH WORKS TOO!
{I wish I knew if all readings on the odometer stopped. But I don' t.}.

Hello BDG, The answer is no. If the VSS fails on your 97 Chevy, you will lose both speedometer and odometer functions. If your speedo is still working and your odometer is not, you have a broke odometer. This is a common failure with a lot of the older vehicles that were fitted with the mechanical odometer registers. Feel free to contact Kincer's Service for a repair salution.
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Make sure all wires to the transmission are connected. From there, change out the VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) On the transmission's tailshaft. If it's still not working, you need to open up the dash and make sure it's all well connected.

Speedometer, Odometer and Trip Odometer are driven by same circuit. Failure of Odometer and Trip Odometer suggests a circuit board fault on the instrument panel. A used instrument panel or repair of yours is probabaly best options.

The speedometer should malfunction too if speed sensor failed. If only the odometer and trip meter stopped working, it will most likely be the cluster itself. I had this problem, but since took the cluster out and give it a nice tap/knock, put it back in and it has worked since. Keep in mind that the VSS provides signal input to circuit that drives speedometer.

Instrument panel removal is not hard if you follow the shop manual instructions for trim removal. I've done it once on my 2.5TL to replace the D4 light bulb. PM your email address and I'll forward the pdf files for the procedure. The Vehicle Speed Sensor goes into the differential, and is what makes your speedometer and odometers work. If that fails, then your D4 light should start flashing, and either the speedometer will be bouncy or not work at all. Perhaps he forgot that 1Gs have a differential, so he said the tranny, but it's in the diff.

Hope helps.

the speedo and odometer are electronic, the speedo will need to either be repaced or repaired.

these can also be caused by a bad alternator

hi. . . . . well maybe your aircons just screwed up. . . cuz that would make the air hot. . . another would be your evaporator fan is wrecked ( this is true if your aircon is cold when you start up but after a while jsut gets hot)

about the odometer. . . first chec if your speedometer is working , , cuz if it ist then the odometer isnt the problem . its your speed sensor thats wacked. . . . 8) if the odometer is broken you gota take it out and check for breaks in the circuits or wiring ,,, or just go to a junk shop and change it , , , , bet you can get a cheap 1 . . . . .

is it a digital odometer or a mechanical one? If it is a digital odometer I would start by checking the fuses.

if your speed sensor is not working ,thats mean your odometer is not gonna work.try to take off your sensor and spin it ,while somebody looking at it,it suppose to move when you spin it,usually if the odometer stop working you gonna need a new/used one,