ABS light and Traction control light turn on when making a left turn?

2014 RAM 1500
145,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAGANAM260
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when I turn left the ABS and traction control light stays on for 20 seconds then goes away, I'm not sure what it could be I got my truck leveled and after that is when it started to happen, when I turn left and brake it gets hard to brake and every once in a while when I'm driving the dashboard flashes and all the power to the dashboard goes off and on.
Mar 8, 2023 at 10:39 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The ABS and traction control both use wheel speed sensors to function. In this case, I suspect when the leveling kit was installed on the front of the vehicle, they have one of the sensor wires stretched and it's losing contact until you straighten the vehicle again.

The wheel speed sensors are behind the front rotors. If you look behind the front tires/front brake rotors, you will see a wire running to the hub. Inspect that wire for damage and make sure it doesn't pull when you turn. Also, if you follow the wire, it will come to a connector. Make sure the connection is tight and not damaged.

I attached a pic of the sensor location. Both front wheels will have one, so check both sides.

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
Mar 8, 2023 at 7:21 PM
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MAGANAM260
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I checked this morning the cables and connections and everything seemed good it's weird since even if I move it just a little the lights come on and if I turn while I brake a little you can feel the brakes get hard.
Mar 13, 2023 at 7:32 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Okay, it sounds like the system is actuating the ABS. At this point, we have two ways to go. First, using a live data scan tool, you can check for a signal from each of the wheel's speed sensors. If one is bad, it may be off or have no signal whatsoever.

Or you can test each wheel speed bearing for a voltage signal. This will confirm if one is bad but not if it is providing accurate information.

To test the sensors, you need either a voltmeter or a multimeter.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-wheel-speed-sensor-test

Let me know your thoughts. Also, let me know if you are comfortable performing the test.

Take care,

Joe
Mar 13, 2023 at 8:21 PM