brake and abs warning light

1996 DODGE RAM

121,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

NASHDADDY75

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I have a brake and abs warning light that stays on after startup. The guy I bought the truck from says he took it to a Dodge dealer to have a diag. done and they could not figure out. I have done some reading and am finding out that it might be the VSS. Can you shed any light on what I can do to fix this problem?

Thanks
Nash

May 4, 2010 at 10:49 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I would be more likely to believe that it would be a ABS sensor on one of the wheels. The VSS will likely cause an odd transmission shift.

Mar 1, 2021 at 12:41 PM

CALITAZ81

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The VSS on the rear diff is your ABS sensor. My truck is doing the same thing, leading me to believe the combination valve or RAWL valve on the master cylinder is bad.

Mar 1, 2021 at 12:41 PM

STRAILER

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Easy to find out watch this video and it will tell you whats wrong.

https://youtu.be/rTtAnsOlZU4

Once you know the code, all easy. Please run down this guide and report back.

Mar 1, 2021 at 12:41 PM

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