How To: FIX!! ABS Light and Parking Brake Light Always ON Issue (Dodge RAM 1500) J.O.A.T.D.

[@SocalMarineUSA]

that must be the best filming ive ever seen in sucha tight spot. Thanks for the vid!

[@JOATD]

Thanks for the positive comment, I'm glad that my video could help you.

[@westsideslide5873]

I feel like every time something goes wrong it’s $1000 on these trucks but I’m starting to do everything myself so this is encouraging and that light drives me crazy going on and off

[@JOATD]

Before you do this I would change all of the ABS sensors and the rear differential sensors. And make sure that your front wheel hub bearings are not going bad they make the light come on too. The only reason I change out my module is because I took it to dodge and they told me that was what was wrong.

[@westsideslide5873]

@@JOATD thanks!

[@riflebear1711]

Same. I get pissed!

[@JoeySolid]

​@JOATD does taking it to dodge and them telling you what's wrong with it cost money too?

[@JOATD]

@JoeySolid yes it does

[@Apoind1]

Your instruction and video were both so incredibly clear! Thank you sir!

[@JOATD]

You're welcome I'm glad my video could help you with your repairs. And thank you

[@paulrodriguez1282]

Great video and great job!!! Loved how you showed that you droved it and the light never came back on. Thanks for sharing.

[@JOATD]

Thank you, I'm glad that my video could help. I always try to show the in results it gives a little reassurance that it actually worked.

[@redcloud5813]

Great video, really helpful. My screws were T20s.

[@JOATD]

Thank you, no problem I'm glad that my video could help you. I have an 06 maybe you have a different year and they use different screws Maybe.

[@savage22bolt32]

Thanks for showing how to unhook the little red clip. I've already broken a few of them because no other you tube channel was nice enough to show us, & I couldn't figure it out ❤ Edit, I have this issue, but my NEW rear passenger caliper on my 2002 Ram is frozen. I may have another problem with the proportioning valve, because a brake line blew & I replaced it.

[@JOATD]

No problem I'm glad that my video could help you. I hope you get everything situated on your truck. Sometimes it's a little tricky you fix one thing something else messes up

[@adventuresinemptynesting]

Did your AC blower and odometer stop working? If so, did this fix that problem too?

[@JOATD]

@@adventuresinemptynesting no that never happened

[@adventuresinemptynesting]

@@JOATD all of that happened simultaneously with my truck. Not sure where I should start and how are they all connected?

[@JOATD]

@@adventuresinemptynesting I would check my fuses first

[@travishildebrand9031]

Great video. I’m about to follow these instructions on my 2004 Dodge 1500. Thanks!

[@JOATD]

Thank you, I'm glad my video could help you. Check out my description area for links to manuals

[@blh3741]

great explanation! Question... I have a C1009 code and have replaced the Reservoir and ran new ground, added a resistor and still get the code. Will this module failure cause a C1009 code? I'm really trying not to throw any more parts than needed. Thanks!!

[@robertterrazas2501]

Great video!, very informative, I replaced rear and front speed sensors, and light still there…

[@JOATD]

It's a speed sensor in the differential also. Thank you I'm glad that my video could help.

[@manueldelgado2478]

Where did you buy the module

[@zakwhite7645]

SWEET! Really nice video work. Last night my ABS and Brake light came on. I FREAKED momentarily. It's an intermittent light coming on.

[@JOATD]

It's a couple of things that make that happen if your wheel bearing is going bad where your speed sensor is located. The sensor in the rear differential if there's a lot of metal shavings in your differential fluid.

[@EastonBrazzell-k1d]

Had same problem months ago it was water collection in it was told to change it but just needed cleaning and some good ole d grease and never a problem since until a rainy night tonight always check that rear sensor first time my pipes fell and that was the culprit

[@msinoh]

Did you not have to “reprogram” the truck computer? Hearing I have to bring to dealer after putting new one on?

[@WoosBackyardBBQ]

Was it beinging up the master cylinder code on yours? I got a new master cylinder but those lights still on

[@JOATD]

No I didn't get any master cylinder codes

[@DealsonDeals-f3y]

What was the website you used for the parts? Great video

[@JOATD]

Thank you I'm glad that my video could help you. I apologize for the web address being so long but this is where I purchased it from. www.carparts.com/abs-control-module/a1_cardone/a11210313?bsft_aaid=e8685d36-5708-4ecf-bf16-9232564497c9&bsft_eid=8aceb7ac-2993-8160-bb94-d631e5494cee&bsft_pid=3a86f9ef-ebcc-4615-8d0f-be53119a4c12&bsft_clkid=4be323fa-1ec9-4221-afcf-ef5e650a0c26&bsft_uid=2db3641f-f090-42cf-9c01-3064f0cf1114&bsft_mid=61897b35-a9fd-4f3e-a706-15308eafe30f&bsft_txnid=38f5de0e-ad16-40ce-a3a2-c5dd636f5748&bsft_pp=1&bsft_mime_type=html&bsft_ek=2021-10-30T11%3A33%3A36Z&bsft_lx=102&bsft_tv=78

[@charlesbruce8560]

Do you have to do any update with the truck and the new module?

[@JOATD]

No I didn't have to do any updates it automatically set itself overtime

[@coreywhite127]

I had this same ABS and Parking light problem for years. I replaced the speed sensor in the differential and the lights was still on. Started to trace the wires from the speed sensor backwards. Started to unwrap the protective covering and realized that somehow the wires were severed. Spliced the wires back together and fixed. Good luck everyone!!

[@wx2833]

When installing a screw; especially when you cannot see it; it is a good practice to rotate the screw backwards to full rotations as it will line up the treads, and avoid the possibility of stripping the screw or threads; you will know when you made two full rotations because each rotation where the threads line up, while holding the screw pressed in & rotating it; it will make an audible click sound; this procedure become more important as the threads either get finer or the screw gets smaller; which is normally utilized on most sensitive electronic parts. Peace

[@wx2833]

Addendum: I cannot help but wonder; since you had to wipe dust & dirt out before installing the new module; if you hit it with 90 psi of air to clean it off, and reinstalled it; if it would have sorted it out. As dust & heat are the electronics worst enemies. Tell you what, I am going to pull the module off mine and throw it in an ultrasonic cleaner for 30 minutes using a 10:1 ratio of "Flux Off", which is the solution used to clean pcb boards, on computer mother / daughter boards, and video graphics cards. Then let it dry out over night in front of a 3500 cfm fan, and then toss that joker back on and see what is what; if it sorts it out; I will try to find your vid, and post an update; thanks for the content man

[@1stroker9]

Great video and excellent step by step

[@JOATD]

Thanks I'm glad that my video could help you

[@wolfpackrc]

Also if you didn't know you can turn your key on and off 3x to get your codes on a dodge. Last turn stays on and it displays in your mileage area

[@JOATD]

Wow I did not know that, thank you. I'll be sure to pass that on to other Dodge RAM owners.

[@wolfpackrc]

@@JOATD one reason I like my dodge.

[@donaldrezell5475]

I know I'm late to the game on this one, but on this model truck there are 3 diagnostics you can run on your own. Turning the key on and off three times is one. With the key off press and hold the odometer menu button then turn the ignition to the on position to run a gauge check (it will throw up three standard codes that are not issues 113, 264, 447), for the third, with the key off, press and hold the Step and Reset button on the overhead compass. Turn the key on and if it flashes then and reads "Pass" you are good.

[@riflebear1711]

What is the reason for the three standard codes if none of them are issues?

[@somewhere-n-Texas]

Man I bet this is the issue with my 06 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi.....my abs and brake light have been on since 2016 😩😫😤... I've replaced the front driver wheel hub that had the sensor on it and the one on the differential too. Still never fixed the issue with the abs/brake lights staying on 24/7. I checked out the link you put up but it says they don't have any ABS module compatible with my truck right now. I may just take the bulbs out from the cluster. 🤦

[@JOATD]

Hey I never thought about that taking the bulbs out of the cluster. Lol it would have been a heck of a lot cheaper. Maybe you can try to get one out of a junkyard. It takes about 1,500 miles for the truck to reprogram the module. At least that's how long it took my truck

[@Knucklehead501]

I have the same model, does yours feel like the brake tries to grab when your lights come on?

[@somewhere-n-Texas]

@@Knucklehead501 no, not really.

[@byranmcgill4222]

Did you have issues with the brakes or were the lights just on?

[@JOATD]

No issues with the brakes, just the light

[@danmitchell6072]

This was extremely helpful thank you.

[@JOATD]

You're welcome no problem

[@RobertSaw-fu9vt]

Did it ever jerk for break all of a sudden while going over 60 mph

[@JOATD]

No I've never had that happen

[@RobertSaw-fu9vt]

@@JOATD mine has an the same lights come on

[@JOATD]

There are a few different things that make the ABS parking brake light come on. 1. Speed sensors 2. Bad wheel hub 3. Rear differentials speed sensor 4. ABS module

[@jackfrack6781]

Excellent video ....... Thank you

[@JOATD]

No problem I'm glad that my video can help you

[@naunotrujillo7944]

Did your brakes stop working to?

[@JOATD]

@naunotrujillo7944 No not at all

[@naunotrujillo7944]

@@JOATD bet good looks I just needed brake fluid 😂 front drive caliper is leaking

[@JOATD]

@@naunotrujillo7944 Make sure you get that brake caliper fixed. I'm glad that you were able to figure out the problem

[@naunotrujillo7944]

@@JOATD yeah I got it fixed asap, appreciate your insight

[@JOATD]

@@naunotrujillo7944 no problem

[@joelsalas8681]

Do 03 models have the same issue ? Mind just the abs light that won’t turn off that keeps blinking. I already replace the abs sensor but keeps blinking

[@JOATD]

I think 03's are the same but there are different things that make the ABS light turn on the ABS module, the ABS sensors, and if your hub assembly is going bad it makes the ABS light turn on also

[@joelsalas8681]

@@JOATD thank you, I changed the abs sensor already I’ll try the hub next. Thank you

[@donaldvillers6448]

Good video! Well done!

[@JOATD]

Thank You

[@wolfpackrc]

Nice video. I have a problem with my 03 ram 2500 giving me those lights when it's under 35 degrees outside. Might have to try this out someday.

[@JOATD]

I found out something else if you have a bad hub bearing. It will trip the speed sensor and make the ABS light go off also. I changed a left hub bearing maybe a month-and-a-half ago. That could have been one of my problems also.

[@wolfpackrc]

@@JOATD yeah my started after changing the bearing. I think mine it the wire going to it. Witch is why it only acts up when it's cold. Lol got to love all the modern problems 🤣

[@JOATD]

@@wolfpackrc yeah I bet you that's the problem did you use the new wire that came with the hub assembly

[@wolfpackrc]

@@JOATD That I don't remember. It was like a year ago. But I do remember something wasn't right with the new one I thought.

[@1stroker9]

@@wolfpackrc make sure the speed sensor wire isn’t rubbing against the brake rotor. It’ll wear a hole right through it quick

[@cynthiawilson551]

Where can get this Abs module

[@JOATD]

I have a link in the description where to get it from

[@atinajohnson3799]

Just curious, what happens if you don't replace anything? Does the light coming on intermittently cause any other problems? I don't think I want to spend another dime on this truck, lol

[@JOATD]

It only causes a problem when the light is on. When the light is on the ABS doesn't work anymore but the regular breaks will continue to work. That means if you stomp on the brakes really hard your brakes will lock up like they used to back in the day before we had ABS system.

[@atinajohnson3799]

@@JOATD Thanks so much for replying. The light was coming on and going back off. As of today it's just staying on. It originally wasn't on, but a friend put rear brakes on, that's when the lights came on. He missed in placement of one of the clips, it was scrapping on the rotor and making a horrible sound. I had someone remove the wheel and caliper and they found the problem. They set the clip in the correct place, the screeching stopped, but the ABS/Brake light started to come on intermittently since.

[@JOATD]

@atinajohnson3799 some kind of way it could have damaged the speed sensor on that wheel or the speed sensor isn't set correctly. When you buy breaks it normally comes with a speed sensor if you get the higher great ones I would start there.

[@atinajohnson3799]

@@JOATD Thanks again! I'll get someone to check the speed sensor. Is the speed sensor sold separately from the brakes and how do you check to see if it's bad? I know I'm asking a lot of questions, but I just want this truck in perfect working order. I'm ready to hit the highway, lol

[@CinciCasanova]

Thanks bro🤘

[@JOATD]

No problem I'm glad that my video could help you.

[@cups-ct1yl]

Nice video bro.. Thanks alor

[@JOATD]

No problem I'm glad my video could help

[@jaydab]

👍🏿 Good Stuff I will try. I just bought one from the junk yard. Mine was leaking fluid from this Anti-lock pump where that rubber piece is. Mine is a 2003 by the way. I bought a 2007 module and hooked up but not it's reading ABS Brake light which never does only if I'm low on fluid.. So I will do this and hope it works because my other module was still good. The 2007 module seems to not work for some reason

[@JOATD]

Try it out and keep me posted

[@jaydab]

@@JOATD Fa show will do.. Because my Module is actually good I had no issues with the ABS Brake Light...

[@jaydab]

@@JOATD yep it worked big homie‼️ Thanks again ‼️

[@JOATD]

@@jaydab I'm glad it worked out thanks for letting everybody in the community know about what was going on. I really appreciate that.

[@jaydab]

@@JOATD Fa Sho bro‼️

[@RobertSaw-fu9vt]

Good job

[@JOATD]

Thank you I'm glad that my video could help you

[@Michael-B41]

when mine comes on the trans wont shift its very random. i shut it off and back on and all is good

[@Michael-B41]

all i can think of is a speed sensor or something throwing it for a loop because from what i understand its all part of the tcm which is integrated in most of these trucks in the pcm

[@ert2864]

My ram promaster 2500 changed all ABS SENSOR still on

[@JOATD]

There is also a sensor on the differential. If you have a hub bearing going bad on one of your front tires that can also trigger the ABS sensors

[@GeorgeRogers-to3xy]

Cost of abs sensor 98 donde Durango slt

[@HOPEFULELECTlousisanasaints]

Have you ever came across a problem with the Dodge Ram 5.7 revving up rpm and loosing power with the lighting bolt flashing ?

[@luckyboi1196]

Your Trottle position sensor is bad

[@1stroker9]

TPS correlation in the pedal and throttle body. Do you have a scanner that you can see live data?

[@HOPEFULELECTlousisanasaints]

Replaced the position sensor, cleared codes and relearned the pedal position sensor with scanner. Problem solved . Thanks for the feedback.

[@scottp7600]

What year is your truck

[@JOATD]

2006

[@scottp7600]

Ok thanks I think mines the same it's a 03

[@JOATD]

@@scottp7600 yeah I think it's the same also

[@RobertSaw-fu9vt]

@@JOATD hello I have a question if you don't mind please

[@JOATD]

@@RobertSaw-fu9vt okay what's your question

[@hectorcuevas4587]

Can you put a used on from another vehicle?

[@JOATD]

I was told you can't but the one that I put on my vehicle was from a another vehicle. But it takes time for the car to recode it mine came on maybe once or twice until I got to 900 miles

[@JOATD]

And don't forget I took my car to the Dodge dealership and they told me specifically that my abs module was bad

[@hectorcuevas4587]

@@JOATD did it have abs code 84 mismatched vehicle identification number because that’s the code that I have and I don’t know if they already replaced it with another used module and didn’t reprogram to the vin or I have to replace the module because that’s the only abs code I get and 2 codes but that’s for a high pressure line and sensor I have but no check engine light

[@JOATD]

@@hectorcuevas4587 sorry but I don't know what code was pulled they just specifically gave me a paper that stated that my abs module was bad. They told me that they tried to recode it and it would not take the code.

[@anarchyamp]

Nice video

[@JOATD]

Thanks, I'm glad that my video could help you.

[@LilyWillow22]

Could be. Fuse # 30

[@JOATD]

Elaborate what is fuse #30 used for

[@jedmccullough7809]

Is it important to change? I could careless about the lights.

[@JOATD]

Technically no all ABS does is slow the vehicle down without locking the brakes. It just takes you back to the Stone Age before abs. The vehicle still going to stop.

[@jedmccullough7809]

@@JOATD TBH I don't like abs at all, I'd prefer I be in control.

[@Cs39601]

Not a negative comment but the 1.50 is 1 1/2 hours

[@g.e.587]

I did this and my abs/ebrake is still on. Pain in the ass for real having my brakes lock up when hard stopping .

[@JOATD]

Do you know if either your front left or right hub is bad, that will make the light come on too and the magnet in the differential being dirty will make it go off also.

[@g.e.587]

@@JOATD front wheel hubs seem to be alright. Will check the diff magnet next . Thanks for the info!