Easy $100 Fix Ram 2500 ABS HCU Brake Issue

[@valakkazakov6699]

Glad I posted on the forums and get to see how many people I’ve helped with this issue!

[@bearmt5287]

Thanks for making this video. I’m glad I watched it at the last minute before I attempted. I was gonna replace the entire block until I saw this. Got it done. Adding some dry lube to the feelers helped them slide out. I bought a new unit from the dealer, not a used 2011 like this video. So far so good…

[@RileyWelsh-h8q]

Thanks for the video your definitely a life saver help get a farm/ plow truck fixed

[@f69tele]

Sir, I cannot thank you enough for posting this video. I found this thru your post on the Cummins forum. The visual you provided along with all the instructions on the forum helped me to get mine fixed today. That chime has been torturing us for months! I did repair my original motor by adjusting the slides on the brushes. Your video was a tremendous help. Thank you. God bless.

[@FarmerMD]

Thx for watching and glad I could help!

[@JH-4058]

Is it still fixed

[@FarmerMD]

@@JH-4058 yes

[@f69tele]

@@JH-4058 yes!

[@DaringToWealth]

I have a 2018 with only 36k miles….. same issue. Been pushing this project off, but will definitely try this. Thanks so much for the video!!!!!

[@LoveYourRV]

Thanks for the video! I knew about the brush issue but was hesitant to repair it due to bleeding brakes and reprogramming. It's great to know the motor can be pulled out and reinstalled.

[@JMainesUSMC]

Thanks for the video! This issue has been plaguing me FOREVER. Glad someone found an easy fix! Funny enough, Im also located in MD!

[@keithgregory8982]

Another great visit with the Farmer Md.

[@duanedabney9420]

Good video. I’ve had this happen on my 18 2 times now. Both times very intermittent and went away just as fast as it came. No rhyme or reason either. I believe that it’s the stuck brushes too. I’ll be ordering one soon and will get it replaced. Thanks!!

[@andrewmellon5072]

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[@michaeltrolan4143]

I have a 2017 Ram 2500 diesel and have had the same problem for two years. I was finally able to find the replacement Hydraulic Control Unit online for a reasonable cost. The defective unit part number ends in AA. The replacement ends in AB. That is the one you need to use. There are some good videos on KZbin that show how to replace it which I did. I reused the old ABS module. You will need to do a manual brake bleed after and then an ABS brake bleed with a scan tool after and then clear the trouble code. The dinging and ABS service light are gone. If what you did doesn’t end up working I recommend just changing the hydraulic control unit with the new one. It worked for me and that’s seems to be what the problem is. It’s the bad motor on the HCU.

[@FarmerMD]

Just replacing the small motor on the HCU is the easier and cheaper fix IMO. No brake bleeding. So far, it has fixed the problem.

[@creelio1]

I should have made a video but I repaired mine with only a screwdriver. I took the motor off and then took the top part of it off to expose the brushes and springs. I took a screwdriver and gently widened the gap on the metal brackets that hold the springs and brushes in place. This allows the the brushes to move back and forth freely. I was careful not to make the gap too wide. I did this on my truck about a month ago and it is working great, but of course Ram finally is making this recall issue. I think I will stick with my fix even if they come out with a solution. Thanks for your video it was really helpful.

[@shawncampbell6097]

It’s a recall now? Good news, my 18 has been flashing lights for last couple weeks and the truck only has 20k on it.

[@kenalkema6693]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.. 2018 ram 2500 over a year without ABS. Fixed.

[@tjhochha]

Thanks for the video. Mine just started last weekend, and am hoping to not have to spend $1,800. I'm going to give it a shot this weekend.

[@nelsongraber8987]

What did you do?

[@tjhochha]

@ I finally got to it this weekend. I pulled the electric motor as he showed in the video, I just shaved down the brushes for more clearance and put the original back in. So far so good.

[@jdboy9]

Did this repair on mine. Month in and everything is good to go. I bought the hcu new and just robbed the motor off of it. Grease on the feelers help hold them in place to the hcu.

[@FarmerMD]

So far mine is still working

[@harrydennison5213]

Got an email from the NHTSA (because I had filed a couple of complaints with them) and they have finally forced a recall for this problem because it disengages the traction control. Letters are supposed to be coming from Stelantis in mid January and a new manufacturer has been found to supposedly get caught up with the backordered parts.

[@matk6812]

Thanks for the video. Just fixed my 18 3500 with a 2011 1500 motor

[@JH-4058]

So ais it still fixed

[@wadesadberry880]

Thank you, I used this video to fix my 2017 2500 bought my used 2011 and module from eBay for 138.00

[@mikekahl4745]

The dealer wifi sent a bug to your truck telling the computer to act up since it's out of warranty.

[@coast.cutter7552]

I have a 2018 but my light has never came on. I wonder if i got lucky? This video us pure gold though. Thank you so much.

[@waltermaldonado3523]

Excellent video, thank you very much. Best wishes!

[@RustyPumpkinRanch]

A recall for this was just announced by Ram.

[@adrianofloiran8058]

If I change the all module for a using one do you think I have to programming?

[@eddiereichel9354]

Those pins are brushes and the thing on the shaft is a commutator

[@hammerdown5568]

Wish I found a video this detailed 2 months ago

[@frankscruggs4749]

Good video.

[@creelio1]

Did you have to take the truck to get programmed or did it correct the issue without reprogramming?

[@FarmerMD]

No reprogramming necessary with this fix

[@nelsongraber8987]

Awesome fix

[@FarmerMD]

Cheap and easy. So far after 1000 miles, it's still working

[@txmdz1573]

Hello from Tx! Do you have an update on how it’s holding? Your way seems easier than dissembling the whole HCU.

[@FarmerMD]

My issue is still fixed after more than a month. Drove in it almost 10 hours on Saturday with no chimes!

[@txmdz1573]

@ I appreciate your response. I’m glad to hear that the fix is holding up so far. About to fix mine this weekend. Blessings 🙏

[@clintonowens2001]

Hello sir where can i order the abs motor?

[@FarmerMD]

I just got mine from eBay

[@elmistico7570]

My RAM 1500 2014 has this same issue but the e brake light also lights up on the dash. Hopefully this works

[@FarmerMD]

After more than a month and 1,000 miles, my warning lights and dinging noise has not returned.

[@adrianofloiran8058]

2022 ram 3500 same problem

[@racx19]

part number for what is needed?

[@FarmerMD]

I don't know the part number unfortunately

[@brandonquinlan8613]

I just pulled mine apart both brushes were stuck I removed them and lightly sanded them. No more lights!

[@timmaxwell410]

Is this it? 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 ABS Anti-lock brake pump Assembly OEM

[@CedarOutpost]

I have the same problem on a 2015 Ram 2500.

[@danvanetten7525]

Glad I found this, I am having the same issue. Has it continued to work for you?

[@FarmerMD]

Yes it has so far

[@davebsaved5253]

8:49 My same question: is it still working? Anyone else that has done this same fix using a solenoid off 2008-2011 HCU AND it has eliminated the problem? Does the antilock brakes, cruise control, and traction control NOW WORK? My 2018 , 3500 has been doing this for almost two years and every dealer I’ve talked to wants to do a diagnostic for about $200 even though I’ve already had this done at Ram dealer. Then they will order the part (ABS MODULE) , even though they told me that NONE are available. Supposedly FCA is developing a new replacement?

[@ericpierce4041]

Going to fix my truck your way 👍new sub for you and bell

[@larryesmith5060]

I use e bay not Amazon easier on e bay

[@billperrey7934]

You couldn't pay me to drive a dodge

[@nelsongraber8987]

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