2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

ABS and BRAKE light still on?????

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 11-09-2009 | 03:30 PM
bigtman07's Avatar
bigtman07
Thread Starter
|
Captain
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 699
Likes: 0
From: Eaton Ohio
Unhappy ABS and BRAKE light still on?????

Ok so all summer I have been trying to figure out what is wrong with my Ram. My ABS and Brake Lights are on, on my dash. They come on randomly. Sometimes they come on at turn of key, another time it will happen when I hit the brakes, other times it will stay off for a week then come back on. I have tried everything I can think of. Rear wheel sensor, replaced; speed sensor replaced; cleared computer; filled fluid; checked for brake fluid leaks. Is there anything that I am missing??? I want to figure it out before the snow gets here.
 
  #2  
Old 11-09-2009 | 03:33 PM
zman17's Avatar
zman17
Retired Moderator - RIP
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 18,729
Likes: 17
From: NH
Default

Have you checked for a pin hole leak in the line above the gas tank?
 
  #3  
Old 11-09-2009 | 04:22 PM
bigtman07's Avatar
bigtman07
Thread Starter
|
Captain
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 699
Likes: 0
From: Eaton Ohio
Default

I didn't see any fluid leaking from there but I didn't look real close. So I should drop the tank and check the line? or is there an easier way to check?
 
  #4  
Old 11-09-2009 | 06:05 PM
Twisted Metal's Avatar
Twisted Metal
Captain
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
From: Paulsboro New Jersey
Default

Unfortunately, no there isn't. Only way to get a good look at it is to drop the tank. Might as well get a length of brake line and some fittings. If it looks like any possible rot on it, replace it. Then you can reroute it how you want.
 
  #5  
Old 11-09-2009 | 07:12 PM
VEETEN's Avatar
VEETEN
Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 730
Likes: 9
From: Near Charlotte, NC
Default

Are they notorious for leaking there?
Cause I replaced the line from the front to back about 2 months ago, but mine was Blown And severly corroded.
It was easy to spot
 
  #6  
Old 11-09-2009 | 07:21 PM
bigtman07's Avatar
bigtman07
Thread Starter
|
Captain
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 699
Likes: 0
From: Eaton Ohio
Default

From what I heard is that around the tank is notorious for getting holes but I was looking for larger rips or a blown line so I'll have to borrow my buddys lift and check it out. I'll let you guys know what I find if anything. How much line you think it would take to fix it? A couple feet or should I get a whole length?
 
  #7  
Old 11-09-2009 | 07:26 PM
zman17's Avatar
zman17
Retired Moderator - RIP
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 18,729
Likes: 17
From: NH
Default

Originally Posted by VEETEN
Are they notorious for leaking there?
Cause I replaced the line from the front to back about 2 months ago, but mine was Blown And severly corroded.
It was easy to spot
Just a very small leak can cause this issue.
 
  #8  
Old 11-09-2009 | 07:32 PM
VEETEN's Avatar
VEETEN
Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 730
Likes: 9
From: Near Charlotte, NC
Default

Mine was broke about 8" back from where it transistions from rubber to the steel line.
I just replaced the entire thing from front to back, it was $26 from dealer and on my QC was about 16 feet long.
It had about 20 bends in it and wasn't worth my time bending it.
Whatever you do it's best to run the tank down till near MT makes it easier to drop and jockey around.
Be careful of the fuel line to pump clips and the line that goes to the canister when you disconnect them they are not the strongest.
And the electrical to the sending unit has a clip that needs to be shifted across the plug before you can unplug it.
 
  #9  
Old 11-09-2009 | 07:34 PM
VEETEN's Avatar
VEETEN
Captain
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 730
Likes: 9
From: Near Charlotte, NC
Default

ZMAN I was just wondering if this was a common issue, I thought I was just lucky to have it break there.
Cause I got that special truck and I have that special luck happening too...LOL
 
  #10  
Old 11-09-2009 | 08:03 PM
WaynesWorld's Avatar
WaynesWorld
Veteran
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 345
Likes: 0
From: Mansfield, MA
Default

Do these trucks have rear ABS sensors? If so, and it has failed, that would throw the code.
 


Quick Reply: ABS and BRAKE light still on?????



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:50 PM.