1999 Dodge Caravan

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May 16, 2013 at 3:03 pm #519933
Walter Cheryba
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ABS light is on steady, scanned for codes, scanner says no codes found, light remains on. Need help!
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May 16, 2013 at 3:18 pm #519935
Its me
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Did you use a regular ODB II Scanner?

To read ABS Codes you need a scanner that is equipped to read ABS codes. A regular ODB II scanner will not work for ABS Codes.

Karl!
May 16, 2013 at 3:30 pm #519936
John B Kobberstad
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Do you use a code reader of a scanner? there’s a difference you know.
May 16, 2013 at 3:30 pm #519939
Walter Cheryba
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My scanner is equipped for ABS-so the literature says! It is an Actron Model No. CP9580.
May 16, 2013 at 6:14 pm #519949
John B Kobberstad
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If your scanner shows no ABS codes I would check the ABS fuse
May 16, 2013 at 9:30 pm #519966
John B Kobberstad
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Did you check while scanner is in ABS mode?
May 17, 2013 at 1:25 am #520015
college man
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If the light is on. There should be a stored code.
May 18, 2013 at 9:09 pm #520313
Walter Cheryba
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ABS fuse checked OK.
May 18, 2013 at 9:10 pm #520317
Walter Cheryba
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Good thought-my scanner is not selectable-it scans globally for all codes.
May 18, 2013 at 9:13 pm #520319
Walter Cheryba
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Agreed-have taken vehicle to a trusted facility for further testing-will report results. I’ve used this scanner to obtain ABS codes successfully in the past.
May 20, 2013 at 4:11 am #520707
Walter Cheryba
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Report back from my trusted facility: 2-codes found: 36-Bus Communication Error and 32-Controller Failure. Says it all except why my scanner did not access those codes. Chrysler wants $885.00 just for the part, Rock Auto has none, Ebay has many used ones (don’t really want that). Any leads for remanufactured ABS (also called CAB by Chrysler)?
May 20, 2013 at 8:27 pm #520834
college man
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see if this helps.

http://www.autopartsfair.com/dodge-usedparts/grand_caravan-1999-abs_control_modulepump.html

http://www.bba-reman.com/content.aspx?content=remanufactured_abs_controllers_pumps_and_modulators_from_bba_reman_bosch_teves_lucas_and_all_other_types&commfail=true
May 20, 2013 at 9:43 pm #520838
Matthew
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That means the the ABS control module has shit the bucket. Personally i wouldnt even worry about it the car will still operate normally just cover up or remove the ABS light bulb. But if you want to fix one take a chance and get one from a bone yard.

EDIT: i would check with your local AutoZone they have remanufactured parts for most cars chances are you can get a reman unit for a fraction the cost. I dunno if a 99 Caravan is even worth the money to put almost $900 into a minor problem IMHO.
May 23, 2013 at 5:53 am #521604
Walter Cheryba
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Thanks to all who gave input-Collegeman your sites were interesting and helpful. I found this site too:
http://www.myairbags.com/abs.php
I’m going to go with them-it is about as inexpensive as I can find that will meet my needs.
If i find any fault with them i’ll report back.
May 23, 2013 at 9:49 pm #521739
college man
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keep us posted. 🙂
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