Dakota R/T 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (1999)
ABS Light: Description and Operation
Rear Wheel Antilock Brakes
RED WARNING LAMP
The red brake warning lamp is used to alert the driver of a hydraulic fault or that the parking brake is applied. For the RWAL system, the red brake
warning lamp also is used to alerts the driver of a problem with the RWAL system.
The brake warning lamp illuminates when a message is sent over the bus to the cluster to illuminate the bulb. A ground for the bulb is provided when:
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The brakes are applied and the park brake switch is actuated.
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A hydraulic fault has occurred and the pressure differential switch is actuated.
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A RWAL fault has occurred.
The lamp is turned on momentarily when the ignition switch is turn to the on position. This is a self test to verify the lamp is operational.
ABS WARNING LAMP
The amber ABS warning lamp is used to alert the driver of an RWAL problem and identify DTCs stored in the CABs memory.
