jprevat

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That makes me wonder if the sensor went from simply not working to shorting out.

Brightleaf_Auto

It looks like it's got brake fluid or some other fluid in the sensor when we unplugged.

SBaker

Love this thread. Thank you! It gives me hope that I can follow suit with my early 97.

As far as the CC issue, it's my understanding that it's the leaking brake fluid that causes fires. I had mine repaired not long ago (couple of years ago) at the local stealership.

Also wondering... are you keeping a running $$ tally on this build? Just curious.

03f15012

Correct. There is a constant hot wire to the switch, and fluid would get in the plug. Odd enough, it would only happen with the truck off.

Brightleaf_Auto

Not really, I know I got the donor truck for $1000 which that came some left over from selling my Dakota and the other half was selling a carport. Sold the donor truck for $300. Seats were $100. Carpet I had a $250 gift card so I got it for $65. Stereo was $200, New hoses/belt,coolant etc was $250, Bedliner was $50, Windshield was $150, Fender and bumper was $120, Cluster was $70. I'd have to sit down and add it all up but I know I'm under $3k, probably closer to $2k.