Thread: '96 Disco Tdi with ABS playing up - any ideas?

I too have a 96 Disco with ABS. Do the blink test to find out what error is logged and go from there.


Discovery I - ABS Blink Code Procedure

Tom

Originally Posted by BathurstTom

I too have a 96 Disco with ABS. Do the blink test to find out what error is logged and go from there.


Discovery I - ABS Blink Code Procedure

Tom

Fantastic, Thanks Tom..... I know nothing about the Early ABS's, so I'll check out this procedure as soon as I can....

I'm assuming I'll have to redo the downhill braking to create the ABS light to come on before I carry out this procedure or does it store the error codes?


This is why this is a great site for us beginners

Hi Rob, the error will be logged so no need to re-create it. Just go through the blink procedure and that will give you a start. Once it is fixed, don't forget to clear the errors.

Tom.

I've had my 96 Tdi since 98. Had this issue a number of times over the years and each time has been the lead breaking continuity right on the top of the wheel sensor. My fix was to dig out the soft top of the sensor to expose wires, solder back togeather then put an inch of clear plastic tube around sensor, fill with sicaflex along with another couple of inches of flexible conduit with the lead running through it all. That way as the wheel moves the lead is better supported without such a hard flex point to eventually break.
But....now you can get the complete sensor and lead for the front for about $80 on Ebay so don't think I'd bother to repair now. Was well worth doing when they were $700 each though.

LesH.

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Just wondering here.... but is there a way to totally disconnect this ABS &/or stop it from working and w/o seeing the ABS light on the Dash? I've never really liked the way the ABS operates offroad and if there was a simple way of immobilizing it some way, I might be interested..... as long as normal braking is not effected obviously ???

rob

Originally Posted by Robmacca

Just wondering here.... but is there a way to totally disconnect this ABS &/or stop it from working and w/o seeing the ABS light on the Dash? I've never really liked the way the ABS operates offroad and if there was a simple way of immobilizing it some way, I might be interested..... as long as normal braking is not effected obviously ???

rob

If it's just for off road why not pull the fuse? The light will be on but that will remind you to stick the fuse back in!

Cheers

Dan

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

If it's just for off road why not pull the fuse? The light will be on but that will remind you to stick the fuse back in!

Cheers

Dan

Yeah, that may work too, but totally disabling would be better

Originally Posted by BathurstTom

I too have a 96 Disco with ABS. Do the blink test to find out what error is logged and go from there.


Discovery I - ABS Blink Code Procedure

Tom

Tom,

Downloaded the procedure to determine Fault Code and it states to bridge out Pins 5 & 15, but there is no image or anything to tell u which one is Pin 5 & 15. I've attached a photo and was wondering if anyone would know which is pin 5 & 15......