No speedometer, no ABS, no traction control?

2016 TOYOTA RAV4
85,000 MILES • 4 CYL
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Speedometer intermittent, no ABS, traction control, low power brakes, brake light on dash. Vehicle no change from usual operationally.
Nov 1, 2024 at 12:13 PM
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Did all these problems happen at once? I would check the brake fluid and the brake pads, but I have seen the ABS control module go out and cause this issue. For the ABS and traction control the speedometer issue will cause these warning lights to come on because they are all produced by the ABS control module. We should do a CAN scan to confirm the issue. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

Here is how to change the module out in case a code comes up for it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

Nov 1, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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Yes, all at once and I don't notice any difference in anything operational.
Nov 1, 2024 at 1:55 PM
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Yep, I would run the codes and replace ABS control module when a code is stored for it.
Nov 2, 2024 at 9:23 AM
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AutoZone code reader showed replace abs module. Started behicle, turned steering wheel all the way in both directions twice and drove vehicle for about 15 minutes. Turned engine off, started back up and no warning lights, no check engine light. Steering sensor reset?
Nov 9, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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What was the code number and did they clear the codes as well?
Nov 10, 2024 at 8:58 AM
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P0500 and C1439.
Nov 11, 2024 at 7:06 AM
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Nov 11, 2024 at 7:06 AM
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AutoZone did not clear codes. Check engine light came off along with all other warning lights when I reset the steering position sensor I believe.
Nov 11, 2024 at 7:09 AM
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Can you tell me how to delete the photo I uploaded in error? Thanks.
Nov 11, 2024 at 7:10 AM
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It could be the spiral wire behind the steering wheel but these codes are leaning toward the ABS control module.

Code: P0500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor Malfunction

Code: C1439 - Wheel Speed Sensor Signal Malfunction

I would clear the codes once the ABS module once the job is completed.
Nov 12, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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Bought a CAN scan tool and have photos of results. Erased all codes and now everything works properly even the radiator fan comes on without jumping the relay, which I thought was corrected when I replaced the temperature coolant sensor, but was not. Haven't driven it much to see if issues come back yet.
Jun 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Also, P0500 was showing and there is live data that you may want the info on. Let me know what info to send? Thanks for your help.
Jun 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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It sounds like the spiral wire can be bad, but you should try a zero point calibration for the steering angle sensor which you should be bale to do with the CAN scanner. Just navigate to the ABS system and find the prompt for it. It should tell you to turn the car on without starting the engine with the steering wheel straight. Then follow the instructions on the scanner. If the code does not clear I would replace the spiral wire.
Jun 2, 2025 at 10:12 AM