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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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Searched,but no-go (ABS light)

OK,this ABS light is getting on my nerves.
97 2500 Rear Wheel only ABS

I tried all the things I could after searching way back and reading similar posts.

Ive already changed the rear sensor,no fix.It was the problem last time,about 5 years ago when the Brake/ABS lights came on.
I cycled the key 60 times,no fix.
Pulled fuses,relays and battery cables,no fix.
Checked the vacuum hose under the battery,no fix.
Checked all the connectors near the MC and solenoids for looseness/corrosion,all are clean and tight.

Linings are recent,turned rotors,new soft hoses,pedal is tight,shoes adjusted,no fluid leaks,stops great.... but rears lock up easy.
Do the little solenoids below the MC fail often?Theyre about the only thing that makes up the ABS system that I havent changed.The other stuff needed done anyways,although I aware its just hardware and not actually wired into the ABS electronics.Is there even a computor used on the rear ABS?
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 06:15 AM
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Just a shot in the dark, but I have frequently heard that when your abs light comes on and all the usual suspects have been dealt with, it just may be time to check your bearings as they may be going bad and causing issues with the ABS.
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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Worth a shot,but the rearend was recently rebuilt(couple years ago) after some individual powerbraked the truck until it the R&P popped.(see signature!)

And yes,I did check to be sure all the ABS tabs were intact on the ring gear....
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Old Dec 9, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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Finally figured out I could pull ABS codes without a scanner and I got a code 7.
Book says its the electronic control module fuse pellet...?
Its not the regular fuses.I located the ABS control boxn under the dash,but didnt see any kind of fuse or resettable breaker button on it....anyone have any more info about this thing?
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