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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 09:11 PM
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97 Dakota sport.
3.9 v-6 2 wd 5 speed.
ABS and Brake light come on at any time . No pattern.
I have done 4 wheel brake job. Stops fine.
E brake lights up when used and shuts off.
I can drive on highway no idiot lights.
I can drive to corner idiot lights on.
Is this a speed sensor at differential problem ?
No codes come up.
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 09:31 PM
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97 Sport V-6 2wd 5 speed speed.
ABS and brake light cone on intermittent.
4 axle brake job stops great.
Is this a speed sensor at rear diff ?
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 09:45 PM
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get the code read and post it here. code reader won't do it...you need a scan tool that can access the chassis system...ABS
 
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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 09:31 AM
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You'll need to get the ABS system scanned. It won't show up with a regular reader or the key dance trick.

That the ABS light comes on means a code should be stored.

It could be a speed sensor, or an intermittent failure in one of the harnesses.
 
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Thanks for reply.
Have to find someone to scan it if my reader wont work.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 10:13 AM
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Thanks for reply.
need to find someone to scan if my reader wont work.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 10:36 AM
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