ABS and traction control light stay on - 2012 Ram fix

How to fix your ABS & traction control light staying on problem. It will make your cruise control work again too.
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[@brianbrehmeyer3929]

Pete B. is right about changing both. I changed the right rear about 6 months ago, now I'm crawling under the truck to change the left rear.

[@CarlosRojas-oy7pm]

Man thanks a lot, today I started my truck and I saw all those lights on, I really freaked out, well it turned out my dog had bitten cut one of the cable. So thanks to you I knew that the cable was the problem, I put them back together and I started the engine, and the lights were gone. Thanks a lot mate, greets from Chile!

[@johnnysimpatico]

Thanks for the great video. 30 minutes of labor and the problem was fixed! I found it easier to remove the 8mm bolt and the sensor before disconnecting it from the plug (and likewise connecting the replacement before bolting it in). It strikes me that it's easier separating the sensor from the plug when it's in a less restrictive space and when one can get a grip on the two parts to be separated. Also, the red tab on the left-rear wheel was hidden from view until I removed the bolt and the sensor connected to the wiring.

[@kgashmy1]

Thanks million, your video still useful after 5 years, I’m changing my 2014 1500 ram on the other side of the world…. Much appreciated bro

[@hueyman624]

Thank you so much. This solved my problem. Saved me a bundle and was an easy fix. I would never have thought to look there.

[@JH-cb3uo]

Thanks, mine just came on for no reason today. Glad to see it's an easy enough fix. 👊👍

[@r.p.8179]

Thanks for clearly showing the details as you did the work!

[@tjam2698]

Just replaced the rear sensors on my 2011 ram 1500 lonestar hemi pickup after having this same problem. Thanks for this video!

[@HomeGrownPyro1]

Thank you for sharing this info...the lights just came on driving home from work. Appreciate it

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@bald140]

Thanks.... my wife was driving my truck for about 2 months, when I jumped in 1 day and saw it. I will be ordering the part to replace next week 👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏾

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@hybredmoon]

Man I wish I could buy you a beer. I went to the dealership for this EXACT issue, ABS error message started coming on randomly and then eventually it comes on and stays on every time I move the truck. They plugged their little doo-dad into the dash and said "It's an internal error, we need to replace the whole abs module. We can do it next month and it'll cost $1900." I laughed in their faces. I found this video after 15 minutes of looking online, I'm picking up $20 worth of sensors from the parts store tomorrow. If this works I'm a good mind to go back to that dealership and take them to task for being scam artists.

[@etchediniron4249]

Did this fix it?

[@hybredmoon]

@@etchediniron4249 yep

[@etchediniron4249]

@@hybredmoon I just called the dealership and can’t get a module until 2/2023. 😐

[@JerryLee..]

@hybredmoon same issue. Dealer said "ABS sensor . . . Blah blah . . Not available till . . . Blah blah . . . $1200." Question: 2012 2500 Cummins Speed sensors are not plugged at the wheel but a long wire from the sensor. Was there a chance made bt FC during 2012 year?

[@JoseMorales-kn7ut]

How much did they charge for diagnostic? I’m having the same issue plus service the knob thing lol . I’m stuck in park also 😤

[@plasteralex]

Had a 2012 Ram 1500 go through the shop this past week with the same issue. I ordered the 2 sensors for the rear wheels. Took the old ones out to find they were completely covered in dried mud/dust. I used shop air to blow out the area where the sensor sits, and a ton of dust and dirt came out. I installed the new sensors and lifted the vehicle a couple feet off the ground and put it in drive. The lights disappeared around 10 MPH and did NOT return. Another confirmed fix! Thanks for the tip, as the vehicle threw no codes concerning the abs light and the traction control light.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome 👍

[@johngarnto4638]

Thankyou so much, took 15 minutes lights out. Your very articulate!!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you 👍

[@The_JayPhillips]

You sir just saved me a ton and relieved a ton of frustration.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome 👍

[@cdiddy2205]

My 2012 done the same thing today and the parts store only had one. I decided to replace the right side and of course it was the left that was bad. Still a quick fix! Thanks so much for your video!!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@doncottle5486]

Mine didn’t reset with the start of the engine, I drove it for about a mile then the lights disappeared. Thanks for the help and saving me a ton of cash!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@radicalttc]

It has to relearn. I have changed mine several times. 2011 116,000 MI. The last time I changed the front ones. It was cheaper to get the bearing assembly w/sensor than just by a sensor. I also found out when my back up sensor light came on,.That I could clean them with wd40. Went right back to working. I thought this might work on my speed sensors. So I cleaned them up.and right back to working. It don't mean it will be that way every time I guess, But so far so good. The brakes on the front ha e locked up.twice because of them. I.had to replace everything in less than 10,000 MI. It would not go.into economy 4 cylinder. You don't really notice it at first. Then you smell it. I pulled over and it locked.up.tight. The wheels were smoking hot. Another problem is there is no cabin filter in it. You can get.a kit for it.simple to install. The outside pollutants clogged.up.my evaporator tomorrow part of the dash.will have to come out to change it. I'm gonna rebuild the blower box while I have it out. The cabin filters are very important. Find out it your vehicle has one and change it. Also you.can use the re-cycle button on the a/c. That will stop most pollutants. Not make the same mistake I did, Its very costly. and time consuming. GOD BLESS

[@RonaldRitter-xj7qs]

Thanks , your video saved the day and the money. God bless.

[@MoneyKing5678]

Pete thank you for sharing your knowledge for free. Everything is Bigger in Texas!

[@homiehomerson2705]

Fk Texas, it's BIGGEST in Alaska!

[@allanbowers4339]

Nicely done good Sir! Thanks a bunch!

[@1313velasquez]

Not sure if that’s what’s wrong with mine but I love the explanation on the video. Wish me luc🤞🏽

[@YNCX]

Replaced mine thanks to your video, thank you sir

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome 👍

[@stedfast5468]

Your video just saved me 270 bucks thank you so much I’m subscribing I will be watching all your videos

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome, thank you 👍

[@reachingoutforjesus1251]

Thank you you just save me quite a bit of money God bless you sir

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome 👍

[@BrandonCockridge18]

Thanks for this video. Going to try this. Hopefully this is my problem

[@heatman856]

I ran over a huge puddle on the passenger side of the road on the way to work this morning 🌄. Both lights immediately came on so I am going to try this and see what happens. Thank you for sharing 😊

[@juanquiroz918]

Did it fix the problem?

[@thaikick7633]

Great video! This solution solved my intermittent ABS and TC issue on my 2013 RAM 1500 Laramie. It took me less than an hour with seized up ABS sensors. Thank you!

[@SouthernSwag731]

I have a 2013 Ram as well .. If you dont mind me asking, where did you buy your sensor? Part number? From what Im seeing the part # changed after 2012 model.

[@thaikick7633]

@@SouthernSwag731 I went into AutoZone to buy the part. I just told them the year and make and they ordered the part, next day delivery. I do not have the part number for you, sorry.

[@meleponcedeleon5783]

Thank you sir, life saver 🙌🏼

[@pttazwilliams]

Great video. Thanks for sharing and hope to see more videos

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@754boy]

Awesome, was VERY easy to do and fixed my issue! Thanks!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome 👍

[@jaketrotter5423]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading I have this issue with my truck right now, except I am also limp in 4th gear. Did anybody have this same limping issue when their ABS and Trac-control wasn’t working? We also think it may be our transmission solenoid Model: 2012 Ram 1500 with 5.7L Please let me know!!

[@coquiboricua8674]

Thanks alot. This was very helpful

[@cherylrichardson5864]

that was very informative, thank u so much..

[@faustocardenas8663]

My 3500 start this morning whit the same light on.. thanks for the video. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@Altizer50]

Great, thanks for the info, I will try it this weekend

[@doncottle5486]

Mine came on 2 days ago, I put a code reader on it and it wasn’t throwing any codes either. So glad you shared this! Thanks!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@doncottle5486]

Just swapped them both out and lights still on. Maybe I should drive a bit? I’ll keep you updated.

[@jimbo8743]

Don Cottle whatever happened??

[@scotwheeler5789]

Helpful video. Thank you!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@felipealvarado9300]

That was owe some video thank you. Fixing to replace mine now.

[@johnp.turner2000]

Thanks for sharing. I hope it works for my 2009 Ram

[@tjmcnamara5536]

Perfect video. Some inexpensive Rock auto sensors and we are back in business!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@phtorres45]

BET!!!! I also have a 4th generation Ram and my ABS, Traction and BRAKE lights are on. Mine started intermittently too and now they're just on.

[@eozen81]

Congrats Pete, you showed your cameraman performance in a very difficult shot area, a goo job done :)

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you

[@zozo71zozo71]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading excellent

[@june1909]

Damn nice I will try this. Got the same problem like you and hopefully it work.👍🎉

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@breannachron392]

Thanks for ur advice! I'll have to replace them on my 2012 SRT Charger

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@meguelriddle6100]

Thanks for the info you made my job easy

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@bhernandez9226]

Great , I hope it works . Will let you know ,Thanks

[@dimensionexo.]

I've been putting off doing this : However with this great tutorial : I'm going to get er done *

[@ronbow1947]

Thanks much Pete. Replaced both sensors on my 2012 Ram. One came off as you show but the other one was stuck despite my many threats and foul language. So I removed the bolt and pulled out the whole affair. If you look at the sensor end with the bolt hole on the right and there are two rails attached to the sensor. Similar to pistol rails. Use a pair of needle nose pliers, grab one of the rails and pull out the sensor.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@jorgemora7190]

Wow you did it very good video save money thanks Peter

[@ianturton4976]

Excellent. Thanks Brother.

[@michael-lynn]

Thank you so much for your help. I had the same issue and this worked.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome 👍

[@jakel3424]

Big thank you. Just fixed mine today for $25. Got a scanner from an auto parts store and it read the code.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome 👍

[@michaelpalmer584]

My Diablo scanner would not pick up the fault code. The scanner at the auto parts store would not pick up default code to either. Rumor has it you have to take it to the dealer to pick up the ABS fault codes.

[@michaelpalmer584]

Why don't you drive it around for a couple days to make sure the light stays off.

[@ganzoooooooo]

​@@michaelpalmer584 How did you solve the error?

[@SegerSyanide]

Excellent video!!!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you very much!

[@ivanloera437]

Hopefully this helps my problem thanks 🙏🏽

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@mdmwelding3189]

Great video

[@delfincastigador1020]

Thank you so much Bro!!

[@diazstrickland6735]

Thanks bro appreciate this !!

[@mattmccourt6452]

I won't be paying Dodge $150 to "find the problem" now. Thank you.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome glad it helped.

[@baxtermartin3374]

Is the abs & traction control module in the same place on a 2017 3500 cab an chase dually

[@aarondavis8652]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading is this the same for a 2018 ram 3500? Same issue. Great video.

[@carlosllama9979]

Thank you for a great video. Very cheap fix.

[@patrickgutzmer1118]

Thanks you Sir you saved me a bunch of money... I had the same issue I went and bought the parts at Auto Zone and put them in and Boooom problem solved....

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome 👍

[@azuqui]

Hey Pete, how did you figure it was the rear rather than the front?

[@timdunn3077]

14.8 mpg?! Thanks for the video - saved me some $$$

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@drewk5929]

My Chrysler town and country started doing this I need to see about these sensors. Thanks

[@fabianr3857]

Have been having this issue all day and been looking for solutions bc mine is now going on and off from being steady on and the brakes are flickering ...... so hope it works

[@bobvansand6346]

Anti skid warning came also on volvo dash...tthanks to pput themboth in title.now. Both gone after abs wheelsensor...replacementt. Thxx

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@wamiethjassim8404]

Is it really that simple Thank you very much for help

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@malikvictor2344]

Thanks just replaced mine 👍🏾

[@Taw3eyaa]

good job thanks i hop its the same on my suburban tahu 2018

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@intuitmovers6927]

Does this work if steering wheel is locked already? I’ve drove with this lights on for about a month

[@uwetetzlaff8967]

Thank u, mine is starting to act up!

[@plantcitychuck2551]

My nitro just started doin this.thanks for the tip.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@dercas79]

My 2012 2500 has this light (ESC only) on preventing use of the cruise control, but I have never disconnected anything related to the power steering system. I have replaced all upper and lower ball joints (what a job...don't ask).....thoughts?

[@Darthwoody92]

My 2011 Chrysler 300 does the same thing, I'm gonna try this thanks

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@Gracen304epic]

My abs fights me from a dead stop but I’m having the same problem with the lights, was yours doing this as well?

[@glenpoitra-ze8vk]

Thanks a million

[@christopherort2889]

Cool video

[@jthodges8960]

Thank you 👍

[@romeokponkanou5989]

I took my car to a mechanic and after they worked on the wheels ABC and Tcs off are showing on the dashboard. I will go back to them to correct that. Thanks so much

[@Mensaje22]

Thank you i did replace front but it could be one of the back i am going to try replace my rear speed sensor

[@MartinDurak]

THanks a lot!

[@jacobsladder78]

Is there a trick to getting the wire harness off? Can’t seem to get it loose

[@johnfugate3432]

Thanks trying it today

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@brianbrehmeyer3929]

Many thanks for your video. ABS, service 4 wheel drive, stability control dash lights on. No cruise control. And last but not least, the backup sensors disabled. All because the left rear wheel speed sensor failed.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@silentnight5046]

How did you get the code to clear?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

@@silentnight5046 it cleared on its own when I started to drive.

[@brianbrehmeyer3929]

@@silentnight5046 Everything cleared when I started the truck.

[@silentnight5046]

@@brianbrehmeyer3929 abs module went bad on mine replaced and programed the new one and everything works fine

[@AD-zy5gr]

Good job!👍

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you

[@mackendypierre2953]

Thank you bro

[@scottloftin1730]

Thank you!

[@victoriachanel2493]

I have the same lights on in my 2005 lexus lx470, do you think it's the same way to change? Thanks!

[@cynthiasabedra1473]

Thank you.

[@XXx-ev8in]

Great job

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you

[@MrLambo420]

Thank YOU

[@user-qj8yy3mw7d]

thanks for the vid .. how were you getting over 14 MPG? lol 5.7 or 6cyl?

[@rent361]

Thank you! I gonna buy and try it lol

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@LuisLopez-cn2bw]

Gracias you the best

[@rainacherienne1010]

Great explanation, I’m having this issue, but I’m a girl and know nothing about cars, no way I’d mess with break cables 😒 I already hate the price dealership will quote me

[@quentinmuehlich1539]

This sounds like what is wrong with my 2008 durango. The brakes will actually engage very slightly by themselves at very low speeds randomly. Been driving it with this issue for the last week and now the cruise control doesn't work. Think it's the same issue?

[@Vintian]

I agree with the comments, we should be able to buy you a beer for this 🍻

[@jamalkimble2479]

Good video!!💪🏿

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@lamtrinh2782]

Thank you so much

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

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[@tonyespinoza6649]

Would this be the problem to my rallye charger both lights just turned on

[@michaelfulk3420]

My driver side is not the same size as the passenger side. The part listed in the Amazon link (257) fit the passenger side, but is too big for the driver side. The part looks the same just smaller in diameter. I have went to all the parts stores and everyone list the 1 size fits all. Anyone else have this issue and if so what part did you use and where did you get it?

[@togodbetheglory3353]

Im having this but in my grand caravan. No abs light but just traction control light and no cruise like yours. Would this be the same fix?

[@robertencarnacion5848]

Awesome simple