Why is the speedometer important in a jeep?
Having the speedometer read accurately is important both on and off the road. This will correct over all speed readings, correct shown distance traveled, and allow the jeep computer to properly shift your transmission (applies to Automatic transmission only).
What happens when you change gears on a jeep?
This will correct over all speed readings, correct shown distance traveled, and allow the jeep computer to properly shift your transmission (applies to Automatic transmission only). Factory speedometer gear variances can be ±5% from the actual speed shown.
What kind of gear should I put in my speedometer?
Factory speedometer gear variances can be ±5% from the actual speed shown. The recommended speedometer gear is based on the manufacturer’s published tire specifications for revolutions per mile. Speedometer gears are quick and easy to install with simple hand tools.
When to replace the speedometer gear on a jeep?
If the ring and pinion and/or tire size has changed on your Jeep vehicle, then you will want to replace the factory speedometer gear with the corresponding gear on the chart below. The chart lists the gear ratio and tire diameter to easily guide your purchase into the correct size application.
Why does my speedometer stay at 0 all the time?
The speedometer stays at 0 all the time. When the transmission is in drive it won’t come out of 1st gear. Reverse works fine, and if I manually put the transmission in 1st or 2nd it works fine. 85 people found this helpful. I replaced both output speed sensors, and also swapped them around with the old ones, no luck.
Why does my speedometer not work on my GMC Sierra 1500?
– CarGurus Speedometer doesn’t work and transmission doesn’t shift gears. The speedometer stays at 0 all the time. When the transmission is in drive it won’t come out of 1st gear. Reverse works fine, and if I manually put the transmission in 1st or 2nd it works fine.
What does the gear ratio on a speedometer mean?
The chart lists the gear ratio and tire diameter to easily guide your purchase into the correct size application. Please note that if your vehicle is equipped with an electronic speedometer, the vehicle will have to be reprogrammed for the gear and tires sized. Having the speedometer read accurately is important both on and off the road.