Thread: 3 Amigos question

Originally Posted by JBM770

If the lights come on because of the contact problem within the ABS module does all the functions still actually work?
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i have constant three amigos i believe as a result of squeeky brakes and pad dust / anti squeek gak built up near the sensors anh i just ran a little test to see if the abs still works for the missus piece of mind.

found a patch of gravel and put the pedal on hard to try and make it skid. but the brake pedal did its ABS actuating surges/vibrations (backing of the brakes) thing so it appeared as though the ABS was still activated/working...

though this is by far no means a difinative test and im sure it depends on what is wrong with your system and what if anything is malfunctioning.

pretty sure when the abs warning lights are on the abs and traction control still function but in a reduced state .

yeah i was thinking it would be a bit of overkill to disable the systems just because something might not (or might actually) be working.

Originally Posted by Rosscoe68

pretty sure when the abs warning lights are on the abs and traction control still function but in a reduced state .

I'm not to sure about that Rosscoe,,

I had a big moment a couple of years back,,

will have a quick search for the post,,

Late Edit.

Holiday Fun

Originally Posted by Rosscoe68

pretty sure when the abs warning lights are on the abs and traction control still function but in a reduced state .

Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

I'm not to sure about that Rosscoe,,

I had a big moment a couple of years back,,

will have a quick search for the post,,

Late Edit.

Holiday Fun

My experience was it all worked as per normal.

Regards
Andrew

just had new discs and pads put on. the old pads where apparently problematic. (old style lucas)

new ones put on according to 'roving mechanic' dont have the same problems. - new TRW's

the error code causing the amigos was 'right front sensor intermittent'

reset and hasnt come back (1 day only though)

hopefully from squeeking. though mechanic says with an error like that it can quite often be some play in the hub itself effecting the gap between the sensor and the surface it monitors. this mainly happens on front hubs.

solution would be to replace hub.

just wait and see if the amigos stay away for now.

I had the same problem with RDA brake pads. One of the clips holding the pad in place got loosen and was touching a disk when braking. This produced a loud squeak noise and all three lights went on. Can't remember the code, but it was something like 'can't read the signal properly' code. Replaced the pads with LR parts and the problem is solved. Regards J

Hi all,at the risk of getting a ""read the good oil",my mates 00 d2 has no cdl and NO. 3 amigos,and it is amazingly capable off road,almost no wheelspin b4 TC kicks in!at low engine rpm,leaves my 03 with cdl AND 3amigoes for dead. Fault code on mine reads shuttle valve fault,and my TC is virtually useless,my question is (I've read heaps on the 3 bad boys,couldn't find this answer) does option B restore the traction control effectively or does it just stop the lights?,Ive been quoted $1200.00 to replace SV kit,but I want the TC to work properly,any ideas?
Thanks and cheers Gregg