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2012 RAM 1500

5.7L V8 HemiRWDAUTOMATICgas
7 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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C0057high severityChassis

ABS Rear Inlet Valve Solenoid Circuit

on 2012 Ram 1500 5.7L V8 Hemi · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the rear ABS inlet valve solenoid circuit.

Symptoms

  • ABS light on
  • Rear ABS not functioning
  • Rear wheel lockup during hard braking

Common causes

  • Rear inlet valve solenoid failure
  • ABS module fault
  • Wiring issue
  • Contaminated brake fluid

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test rear solenoid resistance
  2. Command rear valve with scan tool
  3. Inspect brake fluid
  4. Check module connector

Repair notes

Replace ABS modulator if valve solenoid has failed internally.

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