Re: little gremlin's in my truck

From: Chad (mcc@negia.net)
Date: Sun Jan 03 1999 - 20:35:52 EST


So, you're saying that the ABS has its on computer and that its Codes
can be checked without a scan tool? I didn't know this and would like to
know how to check those codes without the scan tool?

Chad

Ron Merx wrote:
>
> JeffofSLU@aol.com wrote:
>
> > << I've got a little gremlin that showed his ugly face
> > however. The ABS and parking brake lights won't go off. I'm thinking
> > (hoping) that it's just gotten a little damp. Anyone seen something
> > like this before? It's not got any ill effects as far as operations of
> > the truck (none evident anyhow), and the comp dosn't show any codes.
> > >>
>
> Had the same problem in my Indy Ram last week and it was the ABS sensor in the
> rear end.
> The part is around a $100 or so from the dealer. Had the same problem on a 90
> Furd p/u and it was also the sensor . The ABS has it's own computer and you can
> pull the codes but it is a hassle with out a scan tool. With the two lights on
> it means your rear wheel antilock system won't work.
> You might consider getting one from the junk yard. They either work or not.
>
> Ron Merx (IndyRon)
> <ronmerx@nol.net>
>
> '96 Ram Indy Pace Truck, Vortech Supercharger, Mopar R/T cam, Mopar Perf.
> Computer, Crower 1.7 rockers w/ H-D springs, MSD 6A-BTM ignition, J&S Digital
> Safeguard, MPI Pro Street TBI, DynaMax muffler 3" hiflo cat exhaust (custom
> built), 4.10 Gears, Borla Headers, 24# injectors, TransGo kit, B&M Floor
> Shifter, AND........



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