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abs self test

Old May 17, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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my 1999 dodge ram intermittently fails it's self test at start up and leaves the abs and brake lights...my speedo works with the lights on...it has a rear speed sensor but i was told if the speedo works the sensor is ok...any info would help...
 
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Old May 17, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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There is another sensor in the trans, might be that one as well... (but, I doubt it) Do the lights simply stay on after you start the truck, before you move?

Rear wheel, or four wheel ABS?
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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The sensor on the rear end does not always screw with the speedo. If it's bad or on it's way out.
 
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Old May 20, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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thanks i may try replacing it..it's not too expensive....can the proportioning valve or abs block next to the master cause this?
 
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