No speedometer, no ABS, no traction control?

Tiny
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Speedometer intermittent, no ABS, traction control, low power brakes, brake light on dash. Vehicle no change from usual operationally.
Friday, November 1st, 2024 AT 12:13 PM

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Tiny
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Did all these problems happen at once? I would check the brake fluid and the brake pads, but I have seen the ABS control module go out and cause this issue. For the ABS and traction control the speedometer issue will cause these warning lights to come on because they are all produced by the ABS control module. We should do a CAN scan to confirm the issue. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

Here is how to change the module out in case a code comes up for it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Friday, November 1st, 2024 AT 12:46 PM
Tiny
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Yes, all at once and I don't notice any difference in anything operational.
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Friday, November 1st, 2024 AT 1:55 PM
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Yep, I would run the codes and replace ABS control module when a code is stored for it.
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Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 AT 9:23 AM
Tiny
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AutoZone code reader showed replace abs module. Started behicle, turned steering wheel all the way in both directions twice and drove vehicle for about 15 minutes. Turned engine off, started back up and no warning lights, no check engine light. Steering sensor reset?
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Saturday, November 9th, 2024 AT 3:58 PM
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What was the code number and did they clear the codes as well?
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Sunday, November 10th, 2024 AT 8:58 AM
Tiny
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P0500 and C1439.
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Monday, November 11th, 2024 AT 7:06 AM
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AutoZone did not clear codes. Check engine light came off along with all other warning lights when I reset the steering position sensor I believe.
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Monday, November 11th, 2024 AT 7:09 AM
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It could be the spiral wire behind the steering wheel but these codes are leaning toward the ABS control module.

Code: P0500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction

Code: C1439 - Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Malfunction

I would clear the codes once the ABS module once the job is completed.
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Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 AT 10:47 AM
Tiny
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Bought a CAN scan tool and have photos of results. Erased all codes and now everything works properly even the radiator fan comes on without jumping the relay, which I thought was corrected when I replaced the temperature coolant sensor, but was not. Haven't driven it much to see if issues come back yet.
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Sunday, June 1st, 2025 AT 10:04 AM
Tiny
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Also, P0500 was showing and there is live data that you may want the info on. Let me know what info to send? Thanks for your help.
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Sunday, June 1st, 2025 AT 10:06 AM
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It sounds like the spiral wire can be bad, but you should try a zero point calibration for the steering angle sensor which you should be bale to do with the CAN scanner. Just navigate to the ABS system and find the prompt for it. It should tell you to turn the car on without starting the engine with the steering wheel straight. Then follow the instructions on the scanner. If the code does not clear I would replace the spiral wire.
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Monday, June 2nd, 2025 AT 10:12 AM

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