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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 09:58 AM
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For your dash lights. Or, are you referring to the 'idiot' lites?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 10:34 AM
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ABS Dash light. Also, looks like front ABS was still optional for the 1999 rams. I don't even think I have abs in front after looking at it. Looks like only a brake line coming out:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gr...mKBAQ0SREPgiA9
 
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 11:59 AM
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Can't see the video, gives me an error. (please try again later....)

ABS lite should come on when you first turn the key on, then go off, and stay off.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 12:14 PM
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Try this link of front wheel well: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gr...mKBAQ0SREPgiA9

And yes, ABS Light and Parking Brake light are no longer on when truck is running, just having the issue with ABS kicking on when I'm slowing to a stop now.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 12:25 PM
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Is it just being too sensitive??
 
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 12:46 PM
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I suppose you could say that the ABS is too sensitive. It seems like the truck thinks we're going to skid when we're not even close to doing so, and therefore, kicks the ABS on each time when coming to a stop.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by tcrone
I suppose you could say that the ABS is too sensitive. It seems like the truck thinks we're going to skid when we're not even close to doing so, and therefore, kicks the ABS on each time when coming to a stop.
Welcome to 90s ABS most people eliminate it completely
 
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 01:05 PM
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Know of any easy way I can just shut it off? I can pull the fuse... but then the light will be on the whole time.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 01:17 PM
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Know of any easy way I can just shut it off? I can pull the fuse... but then the light will be on the whole time.
Anyway you eliminate it you will get the light on. You might be able to upload a tune to the computer that turns off the ABS but I'm not sure. A lot of guys just eliminate the RWAL valve and then you will not have ABS. HeyYou even said the ABS is useless on these trucks as it doesn't really help when you need it. I personally have not eliminated it (hate lights being on except low fuel light as gas goes from expensive to cheap here). Now if you have 4 wheel ABS that might be harder to eliminate.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2018 | 02:46 PM
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So this will sound completely dumb but I see no mention of it. How's your brake fluid levels?
 
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