Brake / ABS warning lamp

From : tom lawrence

Q: it sounds like the speed sensor in the rear axle has either failed or the connector came off of it. it is located on the top of the rear axle. -- if at first you dont succeed youre not cut out for skydiving group i am wondering if any of you are aware of a problem in the newer ram trucks mines an 03. recently while driving my brake and abs warning lamp came on and the speedo immediately dropped to zero and stayed there..... anyone have any idea what happened without getting plugged in to the obdii any input would be appreciated bill -- posted using the http//www.autoforumz.com interface at authors request articles individually checked for conformance to usenet standards topic url http//www.autoforumz.com/dodge-brake-abs-warning-lamp-ftopict139688.html visit topic url to contact author reg. reqd. report abuse http//www.autoforumz.com/eform.phpp=676282 .

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From : wmichell227

on the registration for my dodge 3/4ton hd ctd there is a value referred to as net weight. does anybody know what this actually means for example is it net of all fluids ie engine oil transmission oil etc also on what basis does chrysler decide the gvwr rating there is a reason for this question. so id appreciate some input. thanks depends on the state and what type of registration it is. in ny it generally means the wet weight of the vehicle with all fluids and a full tank of fuel. subtract that number from the gvwr and you get the payload capacity of the vehicle. gvwr is a difficult item. start with the tires. springs axle ratings frame type lubricants used engine/trans combo how the computer is programmed all play a part as do cooling systems and braking. for instance one of fords trucks gains something like 400 pounds capacity by using a different rear end lube but if you bought the lower rated truck and added that oil to it that will not change the rating. you have to take the vehicle in and have it certified if you alter it for increased ratings. once you do that you become responsible for that rating. for instance say you bought a gm 1/2 ton but then put all the running gear from a 1 ton. legally it still is a 1/2 ton. if you take it in and get it inspected for the higher rating you now take the place of gm as the vehicle builder. after that it gets interesting. steve w. ----== posted via feeds.com - unlimited-uncensored-secure usenet ==---- http//www.feeds.com the #1 group service in the world! 120000+ groups ----= east and west-coast server farms - total privacy via encryption =---- .

From : tbone

is it still necessary to pull all the plugs just to retest #7 while its hot leave em... just pull the asd and fuel pump relays from the power distribution center. this way the fuel pump wont run and the injectors and coil wont fire. .