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Speedometer surging. actual speed 40 mph,

Speedometer surging. speedomter surges back & forth 15 to 20 mph more than actual speed. for example actual speed 50 mph, speedometer surges between 50 & 70 mph. engine seems a bit sluggish when this is happening?

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Its a loose connection on the speedo cable. its a b*tch to get to. I had the same problem on my truck, it would fluctuate in 5th gear on the highway. i spent the money and had a professional do it.

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