Why does the ABS in my 2000 Dodge Dakota engage so often?

2000 Dodge Dakota V6 3.9L Automatic Problem : Even while the truck has great traction and is slowing at a normal rate, the ABS engages. The tires have very good tread and I am not aggressive with the brakes. Pulling the ABS fuse is not an option because it causes the... Read More

  • check each wheel and see if any of the sensor wires look bad on it and have the computer scanned to see which sensor it is causing that too happen,its not always a complicated problem when the light comes on,its usually a sensor acting up on it,even a bad brake light switch can cause the light to come on at different... Read More
  • I had the same problem with my SUV and it was caused by something on the axel that controls the ABS and it had rusted off. On a lot of cars the sensor is a seperate piece that can be replaced but not my SUV, I had to have a whole new axle put on. It was $250 with labor using a salvage part.

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