Parking Brake and ABS warning lites on together - 2000 Dakota with rear ABS

Jan 08, 2007 7 Replies
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I have a 2000 Dakota, automatic with 4x4 with front disk and rear drum brakes, with rear ABS option. The ABS and Brake warning lights go on TOGETHER (important element) and there are no problems with the disk brakes, brake fluid, rear brakes. Everythings been changed/checked, includin fluid levels. Everything seems to work OK. I beleive the ABS is OK too, but haven't had ice to try it out yet... been too warm here (rather odd)



Once it's reset, it stays off for a while, then comes on again, usually at speeds over, say, 30 mph, 50Km/h



Anyone have any experience with this, or a solution? Is there anything I should be worried about?



Thanks all. A great Forum!



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Its most likely the speed sensor on the rear axle.

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There is a possible problem with the ABS sensor located on the rear axle.

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Ihad/ have the same problem with my 98 Dakota. Mine is a two wheel drive. Individual who did my brakes could not get a code on the computer. I changed the speed sensor in the differential and problem was solved for about six months. Now back intermittantly. Has not been a problem since cold weather hit. Before that was not a problem upon first start in the morning, but sometimes after stoppping and starting back up after about an hour.

Same here, brakes work fine, no fluid leaks, and as far as I can tell, the ABS is active. I plan to live with it.

Frank

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I had the same problem with my '98 Ram and found out it was a faulty speed sensor. The dealer wanted $150.00 to change it. But I found the part online for about $30.00 and replaced it myself. It's located on top of the rear differential and is only held on with one or two screws and a wire which unplugs, then plugs into the new one. Very easy job, and I haven't seen my lights since.

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