1988 Dodge Ramcharger Erratic Speedometer

1988 DODGE RAMCHARGER
160,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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88DODGED150
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At speeds over 25 mph, the speedometer needle begins to bounce erratically. The faster I go the more erratic it becomes - until I get down below 25 mph. There is also a lot of noise that seems to be coming vrom the rear of the instrument panel.
Feb 11, 2009 at 6:01 PM
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DAVE H
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check or replace the speedometer cable

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NOTE:Disconnect negative battery cable before performing repairs to instrument panel.

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Remove cluster faceplate and cluster assembly. Remove cluster mask lens. Remove speedometer retaining screws. Disconnect speedometer cable. Remove speedometer. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Feb 12, 2009 at 6:06 AM
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88DODGED150
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[quote:f081239a71="Dave H"]check or replace the speedometer cable

SPEEDOMETER
NOTE:Disconnect negative battery cable before performing repairs to instrument panel.

Ram Pickups & Ramcharger
Remove cluster faceplate and cluster assembly. Remove cluster mask lens. Remove speedometer retaining screws. Disconnect speedometer cable. Remove speedometer. To install, reverse removal procedure.[/quote:f081239a71]

I just wanted to confirm that I am replacing the speedometer cable not the actual speedometer.
Thanks
Feb 12, 2009 at 10:23 AM
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DAVE H
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because you can hear a noise behind the cluster .. you will need to check the cable and fixings at the rear of the instrument cluster ..
Feb 12, 2009 at 9:34 PM