Thread: RRC ABS problem

Almost certainly needs a new accumulator.
This is the reason the pump is running all the time. Possibly also worth checking the ABS pump relay for fused contacts, but my money is on the accumulator at the moment. The relay may have bit the dust due to the pump running continually because the accumulator has lost its charge etc etc etc.

JC

What JC said. I have seen this issue before.

Also, there is a particular bleed sequence for these, I reckon I posted it a few years ago.

Originally Posted by BigJon

What JC said. I have seen this issue before.

Also, there is a particular bleed sequence for these, I reckon I posted it a few years ago.

Thanks BigJon and JustinC,

I have followed precisely the bleed sequence in the manual - its pretty complex and I have followed it carefully.. I would be surprised if it was the accumulator given that it wasn't playing up before - but then things can go wrong fairly quickly I suppose!

The relay you mentioned - is that the one under the passenger's seat? I'll check it first thing in the morning!

Thanks for your input.

Willem

G'day guys,

I think I've found the problem. The ABS pump, or more correctly, the pressure switch.

Do I have to replace the pump, or can I just replace the switch?

Does anyone have a pump for sale? I am happy to pay a fair price. This is for a 92 RRC.

BTW, can a pump from a P38 be made to work?

Thanks,

Willem

Originally Posted by willem

G'day guys,

I think I've found the problem. The ABS pump, or more correctly, the pressure switch.

G'day guys,

I have just been on the phone to Deacon Automotive, and they tell me a new ABS pump for an RRC is worth three grand! That's more than the car is worth! Are there any options??

Willem

Sounds expensive Willem but is it? That's a good $1500 cheaper than what I got quoted for one 12 months ago when mine gave problems.

Ring around and bargain too. Maybe even try the UK independent LR people.

If the RR is a keeper then over a few years it is worth it and will amortise itself but if the car is, shall we say, a bit sad and not a long termer then your situation is not good.

By the way, no-one will recondition them - or at least no-one I spoke to would or knew of any one who did them.

You might try a second hand one off a lower kilometres RR too. Seems it's a bit of a lottery with the Classic as to how long they last. Some die relatively early [ not as bad as an early P38 mind]and others are still going great even though the car has covered well over 300,000 kms.

I and probably others would be very interested to see what you can discover. Good luck!

Any way to remove the abs system completly?
would be a far cheaper alternative just dont tell the licencing dept
cheers

The insurance company might have a field day with you if you have an accident and have disabled the ABS. May be even police if they linked its removal to the accident and people were hurt. Serious charges might follow -jail, fines etc.

Choose from your options carefully.