[oxygen454]

I guess I wasn't clear on the ABS relay. I found a empty spot for a relay under the hood but I was wondering if there was another location for the relay. Im am too thinking the RABS sensor is toast.

 

[oxygen454]

Found a good video on this RABS sensor http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-repair-the-abs-speed-sensor-in-a-dodge-dakota-truck-244165/

 

[Guest]

Man, you're making this problem far too complicated! Just replace the rwabs sensor and be done with it! :huh:

 

[oxygen454]

I like to make sure that the part is defective before just throwing parts at the truck. Been there before and it adds up fast!

 

[oxygen454]

Reviving my thread... I did the front ball joints to find out my front pads are near completely gone. If I remember right, I have read in the past that when the pads are near the end of there life, the lights come on?

I have had my truck off the road so I havent had the time to work on it till now. Going to change the brakes and if its still on, then changing the rear sensor. Brake fluid is still good and at the full.

 

[Little Blue Guy]

If the pads are gone, and the fluid is full, someone has added fluid...did you disconnect the RABS connector to see if the lights go out?

 

[oxygen454]

No? Should they go out?

 

[Little Blue Guy]

If lights go out when you unplug the connector for the rear wheel ABS computer, then problem is in that system I would think

My 94 has rear wheel ABS...and no relay in the box under the hood.

 

[oxygen454]

Interesting, will have to give that a try if it ever stops raining here. Good to know. Thanks.

 

[outshined93]

My e-brake light comes on all the time when i blow the fuse for my heater blower motor. It would only light up in reverse or when i tried to turn the blower motor on.

Many years ago there was a cap on my truck and the people who installed it used one of those blue quick splices and I think condensation gets into it and blows the fuse. I've never replaced the splice because i'm lazy and always have spares around anyways lol. Check the fuse for your blower motor...it's a red 50 amp and under the hood.

 

[96BlkDak]

if your ebrake light is always on and every thing checks good the switch at the top of the pedal arm is misadjsuted loosen it push it forward a smidge then tighten it back up so when the pedal is UP it depresess the switch all the way.

the abs.... over rated :nana:

 

[oxygen454]

Truck has been off the road but is going back on soon... is there a way to test the ABS sensor? I heard checking the amps A/C off of the sensor while spinning the rear at 1 cycle per second will give a reading, if not the sensor is toast?

Also read that there is a magnet on the sensor inside the rear which tends to pick up metal fillings.

 

[Little Blue Guy]

Truck has been off the road but is going back on soon... is there a way to test the ABS sensor? I heard checking the amps A/C off of the sensor while spinning the rear at 1 cycle per second will give a reading, if not the sensor is toast?

Also read that there is a magnet on the sensor inside the rear which tends to pick up metal fillings.

use OHM meter to test it....see if it's open or has continuity....I don't have the specs for it here at home.

Or, set DVOM to AC scale and connect to sensor terminals, spin rear end, see if it makes voltage.

yea, magnet on end collects fillings, but those will not interfere with sensor reading tone wheel in differential

 

[Guest]

Man, you're making this problem far too complicated! Just replace the rwabs sensor and be done with it! :huh:

And I repeat!!!!! Damn Dude, you've been screwing with this problem for over a year now and have been advised how to correct it yet you refuse to replace the sensor!! You ask for advice...we give it...you ignore it and then keep asking for more advice!

Replace the damn sensor and be done with it!!! JEEZZZZZZ!!!!!

 

[oxygen454]

easy buddy, I wanted to cover all the angles before throwing parts at it. Im buying the part now so you wont have to read about this anymore.

 

[Guest]

easy buddy, I wanted to cover all the angles before throwing parts at it. Im buying the part now so you wont have to read about this anymore.

http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2088943&postcount=24

You said that almost 9 months ago and still here complaining about the ABS/Brake lights still being on. The problem is not going to fix itself so just go buy the sensor, install it and solve the problem!! :huh:

 

[carebear_ehs89]

might wanna make sure there are contacts for the abs sensor under the hood to conect to... my abs light is on and my modle didnt come with it... i have too low of break fluid and needs front pads rotor and shoes on back...

 

[99Dakota]

http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2088943&postcount=24

You said that almost 9 months ago and still here complaining about the ABS/Brake lights still being on. The problem is not going to fix itself so just go buy the sensor, install it and solve the problem!! :huh:

:huh: maybe hes waiting until the light bulbs blow? or until a RABS sensor is not made for his truck anymore?:huh:

 

[Guest]

:huh: maybe hes waiting until the light bulbs blow? or until a RABS sensor is not made for his truck anymore?:huh:

:jester: :jester:

 

[oxygen454]

You guys have way too much free time lol