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Old 12-13-2012, 02:38 PM
jerermy534 jerermy534 is offline
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Unhappy Speedometer Jitters

Hey Guys,
Right down to the nitty gritty.
When i'm sitting idle, my speedometer jumbles and jitters, never exceeding about the 25mph line.
I think this has something to do with my electrical system and the battery.
Info on the audio system in the signature.
Is there anyway a low charged (or declining) battery could effect my speedometer?
Also, every time i turn on my headlights, or fog lights, the radio resets.
Thanks again!
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Old 12-13-2012, 02:42 PM
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Default Re: Speedometer Jitters

Might be weak ALT and battery, but you dont really have that big of a system.
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Old 12-14-2012, 07:33 AM
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Default Re: Speedometer Jitters

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Originally Posted by jerermy534 View Post
Hey Guys,
Right down to the nitty gritty.
When i'm sitting idle, my speedometer jumbles and jitters, never exceeding about the 25mph line.
I think this has something to do with my electrical system and the battery.
Info on the audio system in the signature.
Is there anyway a low charged (or declining) battery could effect my speedometer?
Also, every time i turn on my headlights, or fog lights, the radio resets.
Thanks again!
I have no idea about the speedo, mine is kinda shakey up til about 30mph but it's fine after that. I have the same issue with the radio and turning the headlights on, but mine is rigged so bad that it resets everytime the power to it us off for more than maybe 10 seconds. I always thought that was why..
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Old 12-14-2012, 07:35 AM
RoberticusMaximus RoberticusMaximus is offline
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Default Re: Speedometer Jitters

well, about that shaky speedo - that is basically what mine was doing when the speedo/ABS sensor on my rear differential went out. cheap & easy to fix if that is the issue there...could also be a wire grounding out on the way back to the cab.
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