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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 03:56 AM
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i got a 01 dodge ram 2500 4x4 with 4 wheel ABS and for about a year my ABS light and BRAKE lights are constently on. and ive checked out all the connections for the abs where them come out of the hubs and i even replaced both front hubs to see if that was the problem but no luck... before i take it to a shop and spend to much money are there are other things i can look at and that i could do myself.... also my brakes luck up not so i know the ABS isnt working
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 09:48 AM
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You can try replacing the sensor on top of the rear diff. Also check the brake line that runs by the gas tank. It can have a very small pinhole. Also, do the key trick and see what if any codes come up. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...code-list.html
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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ABS codes won't come up with the key trick. Need a scanner to read 'em. I don't think parts store scanner will do ABS either....
 
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If the rear sensor is bad it should come up. Did on mine.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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If the rear sensor is bad it should come up. Did on mine.
That's new.

You got 4wal? or Rwal on yours?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 10:33 AM
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Rear only on mine, Op says he replaced front hubs, so I'm thinking the rear sensor. I'm wondering if resetting the pcm will do anything. Worth a shot anyway.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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I never had much success resetting ABS codes that way.... but, my experience is mostly with GM systems....... you HAD to use a scan tool to clear abs codes on those. It was.... annoying......
 
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Old Mar 31, 2013 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by zman17
You can try replacing the sensor on top of the rear diff. Also check the brake line that runs by the gas tank. It can have a very small pinhole. Also, do the key trick and see what if any codes come up. https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...code-list.html
Bingo. Sensor on top of the rear diff. Easy to change, affordable part, and fixed the problem.
 
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try the kick trick first, I'd like to know. And when if you decide to replace the sensor. Please disconnect the negative battery cable before doing so.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by zman17
If the rear sensor is bad it should come up. Did on mine.

i have only one code and its a Evap leak code but i'll check into the rear abs sensor. cuz i'm have a kid due in a few months and i just wanna make my truck a little safe for with the wife drives it and this pass winter it wasnt very fun in the snow and ice when the brakes lock up..
 
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