Al Handy
Member
I have 30,300 miles on my 2018 Power Wagon, the ABS-traction control-service brake message started over a about 6 months after I purchased the truck new, blinking and message randomly at first, finally happening every minute or so. Took it to the dealer, replaced the ABS module, a day later message is back. Back to the dealer they replaced the ABS pump. back again they replaced the module again. back again they replaced the radio, they new radio spoke a different language and couldn't communicate with the truck, back again for another radio. so far I think it has been 3 ABS modules, 2 pumps 3 radios (all including the original).
The final step suggested to the dealer was to replace the PCM, which happened yesterday. A mile from the dealer the service brake system message came back!!!! I am at my wits end. BTW the wheel sensors are NOT throwing any codes. The 4 WD engaged light did come on even though it was in 2 WD they adjusted the switch.
Things I plan to do: check the fuses, check the plug by the ABS system and wheel well for corrosion, and check the ground connections. All suggested by others having the same problem. I will keep you all informed on how I do.
If the ABS completely fails, do the brakes fail too? I would think not, but this could be a life safety issue. Big liability for me and MOPAR.
Do I lemon law this truck, I really like it and have dumped some $7500 of aftermarket parts in it, custom pin stripes, Magna flow, MAG-HiTec pan, OEM finned diff cover, running boards, bed cover, etc etc ---that I will not get back.
Any other suggestions on what to look at? Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!
The final step suggested to the dealer was to replace the PCM, which happened yesterday. A mile from the dealer the service brake system message came back!!!! I am at my wits end. BTW the wheel sensors are NOT throwing any codes. The 4 WD engaged light did come on even though it was in 2 WD they adjusted the switch.
Things I plan to do: check the fuses, check the plug by the ABS system and wheel well for corrosion, and check the ground connections. All suggested by others having the same problem. I will keep you all informed on how I do.
If the ABS completely fails, do the brakes fail too? I would think not, but this could be a life safety issue. Big liability for me and MOPAR.
Do I lemon law this truck, I really like it and have dumped some $7500 of aftermarket parts in it, custom pin stripes, Magna flow, MAG-HiTec pan, OEM finned diff cover, running boards, bed cover, etc etc ---that I will not get back.
Any other suggestions on what to look at? Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!