brake and abs warning light

1996 DODGE RAM
121,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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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?

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Nash
May 4, 2010 at 3:49 AM
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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 4:41 AM
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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 4:41 AM
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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 4:41 AM
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