Problems with ABS and Door locks after dash reinstall

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Bigmax1209

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I have just done a complete dash reinstall as well as HVAC and when I had put everything back together and hooked up my ABS and Brake light was on and I am not sure why, I have checked all the grounds and made sure nothing was out of place so I'm not sure what to do there. I also am having problem with my power door locks engaging. They worked before removing the dash and everything. The relay I can hear a click under the dash so that means the signal is getting to it its just not engaging the locks so I am unsure about that as well, if anyone could advise me what else I could look for that'd be appreciated.
 

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Since it all worked before you took it apart and reassembled it, it'd be wise to go over every electrical connection involved in the effected systems. It's not common, but sometimes a pin connector in one of the plugs in a harness will back out as you're pushing the plug together. If the plug is in a difficult to reach or see area it could easily go unnoticed. Also lookout for blown fuses or broken wires. This kind of stuff can drive you crazy, so be patient and methodical in your approach and you'll eventually find the problem. If you have a wiring diagram for your truck it'll make the job a lot easier. I can tell you from experience that no matter how frustrating the troubleshooting process was, when I finally found the source of the problem it was something logical. Good luck, and please check back and let us know what you find was the cause.
 
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Bigmax1209

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After looking and driving myself crazy I believe I found the culprit. For my ABS my passenger side wheel speed sensor cable broke, I guess it must have broke and I didn't notice it. As for the Power locks Ive come to the conclusion that the CTM is bad, its the only logical thing I could think of since all the fuses and wires were perfectly fine
 
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