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Old 12-07-2009, 07:47 PM
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Default Abs Brake issues

I know I have lots of little problems with this truck. What do you expect for $450, but it runs great. OK the problem, When I replaced all the missing lights in the gage cluster, my brake light and ABS light is on. I think the brake light is on because the e-brake has been cut and may be the reason that it is on. There is no release yet, I have not replaced it. I have the used one from my other truck. I think I will wait to spring. The question is on my 95 there is a ABS controls and computer on the driver side fender. The 94 does not. Is this missing or did this never have it? It looks like the electrical plugs would match up. Was this an option in 94 and standard on 95? Does a 94 even supposed to have ABS Brakes on it?

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all trucks at least had Rear Wheel Anti lock Brakes (RWAL)
 
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Sorry only the 95 truck worked with the photo.
 

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Old 12-07-2009, 08:23 PM
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Your question is another one thats been asked a lot. If you want any further explanation, I'd suggest you use the search feature.
 
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i doubt that the lights are caused by e-brake cable cut.
brake light by itself could be because of e-brake foot level pressed, or faulty sensor, or low fluid level.
abs-light and brake-light both are sometimes caused by abs-sensor on top of rear diff. i'm not sure if your year has that or not.
 
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Old 12-07-2009, 09:33 PM
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Time to take some of that money you saved on the truck and buy a haynes manual. LOL
 
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Did some searching on in here got a lot of good info, I forget to mention, I was told that the rear end has been replaced with a 2500, does that make a difference and how do you tell if it has been replaced? Can I swap the sensor on top of the axle if it is a 2500 with a 1500 sensor?
 



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