Can a Dakota have both brake and ABS lights on?
I also recently troubleshooted a 1999 dakota (magnum V6) that had both the brake and abs light on steady, but the brakes were still operating normally (without the abs function of course, which is disabled when the ABS light comes on) and the owner couldn’t clear both ABS/Brake lights either.
When does the brake light and ABS come on?
So, I decided to finally change the rear speed sensor in the diff. The brake light and ABS are still coming on. Here are the details… It does comes on faster in hot weather, and sometimes does not come on untill I hit a bump in the road. Other times, it comes on as soon as I start the truck up.
What is the speed sensor on a 1998 Dakota?
The 1998 Dakota has two speed sensors. One is on the transmission o/p optimum rpm. It is the TSS or output shaft speed sensor. The other one that often fails]
Where is the ABS controller on a Dakota?
The Dakotas have a own unique set of fail codes. It requires a special code reader to access it on it’s own test plug (not the OBDII test plug that is under the dash board). combination/proportioning valve, HCU and ABS controller is located. you may be able to interpret.. indicator as code “13”. Other than that, you would have to visit
I also recently troubleshooted a 1999 dakota (magnum V6) that had both the brake and abs light on steady, but the brakes were still operating normally (without the abs function of course, which is disabled when the ABS light comes on) and the owner couldn’t clear both ABS/Brake lights either.
Why is there no brake warning light on my Dodge Dakota?
A wheel speed sensor and a problem with the main system. It’s possible that when the brakes were recently done the parking brakes were not properly adjusted. That could illuminate the brake warning light.
When does the ABS light come on on a Dodge Ram?
This article applies to the Dodge Ram (1994-present). The ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) light should only come on when you turn your key to “On” as a way to check that the light works or when the ABS system is activated. It also stays on when there is an issue with the system.
The 1998 Dakota has two speed sensors. One is on the transmission o/p optimum rpm. It is the TSS or output shaft speed sensor. The other one that often fails]