My ABS/Brake light came on about a year ago. Local mechanic scanned and said bad RAM/Module failure. More or less, I had no ABS. I ran it as normal and never really had any issues.

During my recent State inspection, I failed due to the RED brake light (which came on with the ABS issue). My truck is at the shop getting another estimate now, but I am wondering what is usually a fair cost to have the ABS Brake Module Replaced (Parts & Labor). I have had shops give figures anywhere from $200-1000, which has me confused due to the large range.

I read around online that I can remove the module myself and have rebuilt for around $150, but just wondering if that's going to be more of a headache than its worth? I don't mind turning the wrenches, but if that does not fix the problem I am wondering if I will get the run around.

Truck Details
1999 Dodge Dakota Ex Cab - Sport
V8 4x4 with 4 wheel ABS
PS I tried the $25 Rear Wheel Sensor, but it did not help.

 

Basically the system has 5 "extra" parts.

3 wheel speed sensors - 2 front/1 rear. The controller module (CAB) and the hydraulic control unit (anti lock control assembly).

If it's just the CAB module it just basically snaps/screws into place. If it's the anti lock control assembly you have a bunch of brake lines to deal with and bleeding the system.

More likely it is the CAB that failed.

Ask them exactly what part needs to be replaced and go from there.

 

my guess would be the switch at the pedal... dodge gave me a 50$ price tag on it.

 

I disconnected the plug on mine at the module above the brake pedal. Both warning lights went out and never came back.

Yours is probably different, though, since it has 4-wheel ABS.

 

tom, if im not mistaken that also controls the BRAKE LIGHTS ASWELL

 

Nope. My brake lights, cruise control, etc. all work fine.

 

so it is infact a useless part.. dodge told me it controlled the brake lights..

 

Just because my brake lights work, that doesn't mean yours would.

 

i see your point. and as it stands now... nothing works on the truck.. HAHAHA its in pieces.. and im praying i can re-assemble and have it run and be street safe.. haha.. thinking i got myself in over my head.. like always.

im having isses with the body... its trashed, and i cantfigure out wether to scrap it or rebuild it. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...n-rebuild.html is my thread on it