Thread: 3 Amigos question

Originally Posted by craigw

Had my First 3 amigoes last week on a trip to Bendethra , first time for me , have read all the posts and the possible faults in the good oil , my question is it happened twice on the bitumen when I went over some small dips and the car bottomed , after stopping turning the engine off and restarting all fixed , then 2 days of steep climbing and descending creek crossings etc , there was nothing , all fine , was constantly worried it would return , and really needed the TC to get up some of the climbs , what should I do next , as now lack cofidence to tackle any tracks till I
know for sure , its a d2 2001 v8 auto 213k

Regards

Hi Craig,
Like you i have a Disco 2 2001 but a Td5 240000k.
I have had her for a month now. First 2 weeks i had the 3 Amigos every couple of days.All reset on ignition shut down.
Reading up a bit i noticed the earth fault issues came up a bit, so i loosened the earth cables cleaned them and re torqued them, the fault still seemed to come and go but not as much.
I also want to instal the CDL lever so while looking around under there i notice the LUCARS (plug aft of the CDL activator nipple) spade connectors are a very loose fit.
I removed them (2) cleaned them up and gave them a squeeze with plyers reconnected them and i have not had a 3 Amigoes since (10 days)
I have done 3 trips away 3000k odd and still no faults.
HaHa as luck would have it on the way home from Kanangra walls i stopped for a feed try to start the Disco and no go, while i was under her looking at the CDL i noticed the spade connector on the starter motor was loose as well (idiot didnt fix it at the time). A little press on and away the oiler went.
We have high millage rigs check all electrical connectors ??

Originally Posted by RR P38

Hi Craig,
Like you i have a Disco 2 2001 but a Td5 240000k.
I have had her for a month now. First 2 weeks i had the 3 Amigos every couple of days.All reset on ignition shut down.
Reading up a bit i noticed the earth fault issues came up a bit, so i loosened the earth cables cleaned them and re torqued them, the fault still seemed to come and go but not as much.
I also want to instal the CDL lever so while looking around under there i notice the LUCARS (plug aft of the CDL activator nipple) spade connectors are a very loose fit.
I removed them (2) cleaned them up and gave them a squeeze with plyers reconnected them and i have not had a 3 Amigoes since (10 days)
I have done 3 trips away 3000k odd and still no faults.
HaHa as luck would have it on the way home from Kanangra walls i stopped for a feed try to start the Disco and no go, while i was under her looking at the CDL i noticed the spade connector on the starter motor was loose as well (idiot didnt fix it at the time). A little press on and away the oiler went.
We have high millage rigs check all electrical connectors ??

Thanks will have a good look when I get a chance to put it up on the hoist , have had an earth problem at the radiator which was stoppping the cruise and the horn from working , so I guess its definetly a possibilty , looking forward to see if i have the cdl hardware as well

Regards

Originally Posted by RR P38

Hi Craig,
Like you i have a Disco 2 2001 but a Td5 240000k.
I have had her for a month now. First 2 weeks i had the 3 Amigos every couple of days.All reset on ignition shut down.
Reading up a bit i noticed the earth fault issues came up a bit, so i loosened the earth cables cleaned them and re torqued them, the fault still seemed to come and go but not as much.
I also want to instal the CDL lever so while looking around under there i notice the LUCARS (plug aft of the CDL activator nipple) spade connectors are a very loose fit.
I removed them (2) cleaned them up and gave them a squeeze with plyers reconnected them and i have not had a 3 Amigoes since (10 days)
I have done 3 trips away 3000k odd and still no faults.
HaHa as luck would have it on the way home from Kanangra walls i stopped for a feed try to start the Disco and no go, while i was under her looking at the CDL i noticed the spade connector on the starter motor was loose as well (idiot didnt fix it at the time). A little press on and away the oiler went.
We have high millage rigs check all electrical connectors ??

Yes, I have the cdl , now to decide on the actuator system , ad where from
Thanks guys

oh no,,
not this can of worms--

I cured that problem--
see below

How easy is the "option B fix" for someone with limited to no mechanical experience? (Me! )
Is it something I could easily do myself, or am I best getting someone who knows what they are doing to apply this fix?

My amigos are annoying the hell out of me now and I NEED to get this fixed pretty soon.

Cheers,

..:: KIEREN ::..
2000 Disco II Auto V8
Object Of Mass Consumption
AussieAubs Disco Page

Originally Posted by AussieAub

How easy is the "option B fix" for someone with limited to no mechanical experience? (Me! )
Is it something I could easily do myself, or am I best getting someone who knows what they are doing to apply this fix?

My amigos are annoying the hell out of me now and I NEED to get this fixed pretty soon.

Cheers,

..:: KIEREN ::..
2000 Disco II Auto V8
Object Of Mass Consumption
AussieAubs Disco Page

If you can install and wire a set of spotties or stereo, you can do this. You will benefit from a second set of hands for 5 minutes, though this isnt necesary.

You will need some spanners, a set of Allen Keys, and Wire Cutters, crimping tool and some connectors.

cheers

Originally Posted by craigw

Yes, I have the cdl , now to decide on the actuator system , ad where from
Thanks guys

Easy expensive way, click on link. Series II Diff Lock

Or ..................
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oh no,,
not this can of worms--

I cured that problem--
see below


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Originally Posted by craigw

Yes, I have the cdl , now to decide on the actuator system , ad where from
Thanks guys

Did mine this way:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-...or-woohoo.html

Works a dream, and stupidly cheap!

Cheers,

..:: KIEREN ::..
2000 Disco II Auto V8
Object Of Mass Consumption
AussieAubs Disco Page