Thread: On going 3 amigos and fault definition

Originally Posted by BIG O

Can anyone tell me what the fault code "shuttle valve electric failure" really means??

Means exactly that the shuttle vavle switch is faulty, there's a heap of info on it in "The Good Oil" section of the forum.

Baz.

Id assume a shuttle Valve kit should fix it. I've done it too two of my D2's before.

Big O

What it really means is you have a car with a inbuilt defect commonly referred to as the 3 amigos. Option B will resolve it.

I had the exact fault as well and there was nothing glaringly stuffed about the SVS. Got a quote for $1100 to repair but opted for Option B instead ($15).

Happy days.

Regards
Andrew

If you don't know them already, call MR Automotive in Redcliffe. In my case, shuttle valve faults were caused by the epoxy coating on the ABS modulator cracking and causing shorts. Modulator rebuild - $1400. Never had a problem since.

But try the $15 option first....

Waz

After trying to resolve the problem myself, I decided to do the replacement thing--luckily I have an honest mechanic-- I have also spent quite alot of money wth him on my disco 2. The cost to him for the upgrade was $700 he charged me $100 to fit it--$800 all up he said normally a $1100 job. I feel that was the best option for me--those quoting $1400 and upwards only one word comes to mind--RIPOFF

Does it really matter?

The diagnostic is pretty clear. What you have to decide is whether it is correct.

If you have read the " The Good Oil" then you will have checked all the basics and understand it is now time to choose your repair option.
If you haven' t read all the info in " The Good Oil" then now is the time to go there.
If you dont understand it take it to mechanic.

cheers

If anyone (living in Brisbane) is considering going to a mechanic over doing Option B becasue they are just not sure or lack confidence in the process I'd by more than happy to help D2 owners out.

Dead easy job and pretty easy decision for me (Pay $1100 or $15). Also the $1100 repair may only last for as long as the first one did so it's possibly not a permenant fix where as option B is.

Regards
Andrew

hmm,,

for those of you convinced that your shuttle valve is broken--

try a power bleed,,
if you can power bleed the brakes,,
it aint your shuttle valve causing those dash lights,,

cost?
some twin core cable, two spade connectors, a switch--

and ten minutes.