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1998–2005 Dodge Ram, Dakota & Durango Kelsey-Hayes 325 ABS Repair

Trucks with four-wheel ABS that carry a Kelsey-Hayes EBC325 module; trucks with rear-wheel-only ABS carry a different Kelsey-Hayes module, so the label decides. Bench-program by mail at our Arlington, TX workshop — $325 flat, about a week on the bench, flat-rate return shipping at checkout.

$325 flatAbout 1 week on the benchFlat-rate return shippingFree prepaid label to ship it in

Text us a photo of the module label before you order: trucks of these years also used other ABS modules, and only a Kelsey-Hayes 325 is this $325 repair.

Confirm fitment first
Kelsey-Hayes 325 EBCM board under inspection

1998–2005 Dodge Ram, Dakota & Durango: what we see on the bench

From our bench

None of our ABS orders so far has been a Dodge with a Kelsey-Hayes 325 (our order records start in June 2026), so this page is built from the published sources below rather than from our own bench results. Text us your codes and a photo of the module's label before you order.

How common it is

NHTSA's complaint file says little about it: 15 of the 1,468 complaints about the 2001 Ram and 19 of the 1,359 about the 2003 mention ABS (our count), among them a burnt ABS controller, water at its connector and a harness fire next to it. NHTSA complaint data: 2003 Dodge Ram

Kelsey-Hayes built the EBC325 ABS for GM, Ford and some Dodge light trucks and SUVs (Phoenix Systems, a brake-tool maker), and AA1Car's ABS chart lists it on the 1998 Dodge Ram and Dakota. The electronic module bolts to the pump and valve unit and carries its own part number on a label on top; read it before ordering anything. Trucks with rear-wheel-only ABS carry a different Kelsey-Hayes module, and the 2006 and later Rams have their own page.

How It Works

Three steps — your own module, by mail.

Kelsey-Hayes 325 EBCM board under inspection
1

Pay & Get Address

Click "Order Now", pay securely online. We email shipping address + instructions within minutes.

ABS module on a bench harness
2

Ship Your Module

Pack per the instructions and ship to Arlington. USPS goes to our PO Box; UPS and FedEx must use the street address. Your prepaid inbound label arrives by email — shipping to us costs you nothing.

GM ABS electronic brake control module
3

Get It Back

The repair takes about a week on the bench (2–3 business days with rush repair) after your module arrives. Ships back at the return speed you chose at checkout — standard to overnight. Tracking emailed.

The 1998–2005 Dodge Ram, Dakota & Durango ABS codes, and what they usually mean

Seeing one of these on your scan tool? Here's what it usually points to on this vehicle.

Pump running nonstop

The ABS pump motor keeps running

The classic Kelsey-Hayes 325 fault, in the relay and driver circuits inside the module; pull the ABS pump fuse to save the motor and text us

Rear wheel-speed sensor

Erratic speedometer with the ABS and BRAKE lights

On 2003 Rams owners report the rear wheel-speed sensor was the cause (NHTSA complaints 10173157 and 10033886): fix the sensor before shipping a module

Water or heat at the connector

Corrosion, a burnt controller or a harness fire

2003 Ram owners report water at the controller connector, a burnt ABS controller and a harness fire next to it; a damaged connector or harness has to be repaired on the truck

What it costs to fix a 1998–2005 Dodge Ram, Dakota & Durango ABS module

Every option side by side, with where each price comes from.

Dealer or shop replacement, Dodge Ram 1500

$753–$790 installed

RepairPal estimate, read October 2026; $298–$981 by model year for 1998–2005 · RepairPal

Repair of your own module at Auto Module Lab

$325 flat

Kelsey-Hayes 325 repair; 1-year warranty; return shipping from $29.95

What You Get

  • Your original KH325 EBCM opened, inspected and bench-tested
  • Board-level repair of the relay and driver section and its solder joints
  • Your module returned — no programming or bleeding differences from a swap
  • Outputs and communication verified before it ships back
  • Thermal cycling for intermittent faults that only appear warm
  • An honest assessment first if the board cannot be economically recovered
  • 1-year warranty on the repair — extend to 2 years (+$50), 3 years (+$100) or 5 years (+$150) at checkout
  • About 1 week on the bench — or add rush repair (+$100) for 2–3 business days

Will This Fix My Problem?

Honest answer: here's exactly what this service fixes — and what it doesn't.

Fixes:

  • ABS light on and staying on, often with the red BRAKE light
  • The ABS pump running when it should not, or not running when it should
  • Warning lights that return soon after the codes are cleared, with the wheel sensors checked

Won't fix:

  • Failed wheel speed sensors and hub bearing assemblies — a very common cause of ABS lights on these trucks and not a module fault
  • Mechanical failure of the ABS pump or hydraulic unit
  • Air in the brake system, low fluid, or a failed master cylinder
  • Wiring, connector and ground faults between the module and the sensors
  • Worn pads, rotors and normal brake service items
  • A board damaged beyond economical repair — assessed and reported before any charge

Before you order

  • You diagnose, we service the module.

    We don't have your car and we don't diagnose it. Order once you or your mechanic have confirmed this module is the cause. If the work is completed and the car still has the same symptom because of another fault, the work is still done — a bench re-test under warranty is free.

  • A clone copies what is in your module.

    We transfer the data as we read it. If another shop or tool already worked on the module — an unfinished clone, a tune, a delete — that data can come across too. Tell us before you ship.

  • What "plug-and-play" means.

    No dealer programming should be needed when your original data is intact, the donor matches your module (same type, hardware and software family) and the rest of the car works. It isn't a promise that the car will start or run.

Not sure it's the module? Text us the codes and a photo of the module labelMail-In Service Terms, Section 6

Shipping Instructions

These details are also emailed to you the moment your payment clears.

What to include in your box

  • Text us a photo of the module label first. Trucks with rear-wheel-only ABS carry a different Kelsey-Hayes module, and the year alone does not settle it.
  • Ship the electronic module only; it unbolts from the pump and valve unit, which stays on the truck.
  • If the ABS pump runs nonstop, pull its fuse so the motor does not burn out, and put it back after the repair.
  • Look at the connector: 2003 Ram owners report water at it, a burnt controller and a harness fire. A damaged connector or harness has to be repaired on the truck.
  • A 1998–2003 Ram van or wagon with four-wheel ABS: check recall 04V-185 first; dealers inspect the ABS module connector and replace it where needed.
  • We email you a prepaid label to send it in. Pick standard, 2-day or overnight return at checkout.

Ship to

Auto Module Lab

If shipping USPS

PO Box 120241
Arlington, TX 76012

If shipping UPS or FedEx

1009 Oakwood Ln # 120241
Arlington, TX 76012

Your prepaid inbound label (already addressed) arrives by email the moment you order; the return label is bought when your module reaches the bench and ships on the speed you chose at checkout.

1998–2005 Dodge Ram, Dakota & Durango FAQ

Vehicle-specific answers.

Is my truck's ABS module a Kelsey-Hayes 325?
Possibly: Kelsey-Hayes built the EBC325 for GM, Ford and some Dodge light trucks, and AA1Car's ABS chart lists it on the 1998 Ram and Dakota. Trucks with rear-wheel-only ABS carry a different Kelsey-Hayes module, so the label decides: text us a photo of it with your VIN, and we confirm before you order.
How much does the repair cost?
$325 flat for our Kelsey-Hayes 325 repair of your own module, plus return shipping from $29.95, with a 1-year warranty. For comparison, RepairPal estimates $753 to $790 for a dealer or shop replacement on a Ram 1500 ($298 to $981 by year for 1998–2005). If your module turns out to be a different unit, our universal ABS repair is $499.
Why is the pump running all the time?
A pump that will not shut off is the classic Kelsey-Hayes 325 fault, in the relay and driver circuits inside the module. Pull the ABS pump fuse so the motor does not burn out, and text us the codes.
My speedometer is erratic with the ABS light. Is it the module?
Often not: on 2003 Rams, owners report the rear wheel-speed sensor was the cause. Test that sensor and its wiring before you ship a module.
How long does the repair take?
About a week on the bench (2–3 business days with rush repair) at our Arlington TX workshop, plus shipping each way. Round-trip from anywhere in the US: typically about two weeks. If the board turns out to be beyond economical repair, we tell you before charging anything.
Is there a recall?
For 1998–2003 Ram vans and wagons with four-wheel ABS, yes: recall 04V-185 has dealers inspect the ABS module connector, where leaking battery acid can damage the seal, and replace the connector where needed. NHTSA lists no ABS module recall for the pickups, the Dakota or the Durango of these years. Check your own VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup.
What exactly do I ship?
The electronic ABS module, with your VIN, the codes and the number from its label. Leave the pump and valve unit on the truck. We email a prepaid label, so sending it to us costs nothing.

Go deeper

The 1998–2005 Dodge Ram, Dakota & Durango guides and code pages behind this repair.

Guide

Kelsey-Hayes 325: the GM truck guide

Guide

Identify your ABS unit from its label

Guide

Ram ABS failures by generation

Guide

ABS and traction light: repair or replace?

Sources

Complaint counts are our own count of NHTSA's public complaint data; prices were read in October 2026 and change.

Ready to ship your 1998–2005 Dodge Ram, Dakota & Durango's module?

Pay online, get the shipping address by email, send the module, get it back in about two weeks.

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