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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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ABS works sometimes..

couple weeks ago I posted a message about my ABS not working. Some one suggested that I run the truck in the grass and lock up the brakes.Great advice, worked just like you said it would. Could feel & hear the brakes pulsing. Problem is, this fix only last for a couple days.The system works great when it works, but I have to reset in the grass ever few days. No ABS light, new pads all around, new tires, stock size. I drive on average,50 miles a day. Any suggestion what might cause this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ro...
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Have you looked and or cleaned your VSS?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 07:58 PM
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Is that the sensor on top the rear diff? if so, no I have not, after reading a couple more posts I figure I'll do it 2morrow just 2 C. Thanks for you quick reply.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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I have a 2000 model and I replaced the rotors and had the same issue. The parts stors sold me the wrong rotors. Check for a gear pattern inside rotors. My ABS sensor is on each of the front wheels reading a gear patern inside the rotors.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 08:18 AM
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Stock rotors, only changed the pads.Getting ready to head into the garage ang pull the sensor on the rear diff. Thanks for the tip. Is there a sensor for each wheel? My truck is a 4X4 .2003,6.0L....Ro
 
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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Changed the VSS. NAPA part #530000, $16.31. now only time will tell.Thanks to all for your time. Will post in a couple days with results.
 
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