Thread: Just bought Disco 2, 3 amigos

3 Amigos are related to ABS area, nothing to do with lights. Lots of good pointers in the 'good oil' to assist you. Nannocom or similar to indicate where the problem is will be useful.

Gotta agree with bsperka. Check out the good oil on this but be aware, there are many causes. Mine was unique in that the fault was indication only as I still had full ABS and TC fuction with the 3 amigos on. But this may not be true in all cases. I suggest caution by making this assumption. I tested the Disco in a controlled environment. This test lead me to doing Option 2 but I ended up removing the modulator due to stiff screws. With a good bleed, the amigo's are gone and ABS, TC and HDC are all working as advertised. Search the site for info, there's tons on it. When you've got it under control and fixed, wait for the MS lights to come on!!! Good luck!

I'd had them twice now and first time it was the ABS modlator replaced under AWN warranty I bought.(best thing I got so far over 2k in repairs) Second and most recent fixed today was a ABS wheel speed sensor. 90% of the time its a sensor. Mine was again replaced under my warranty so its cost me nothing. But I would be looking a replacing the sensors if I was you. Can get a upgraded sensors from a few Landy guys out there eBay and such that does the trick, I find the UK suppliers to be cheaper. Also check your pads dusty brake pads can set them off. Bendix 4WD are very good replacement.

Hi Mikey,

I will be in Busselton next week on school holidays, with my Hawkeye. (I don't leave home without it...)

I also purchased a D2 with the 3 Amigos; they presented themselves on the drive home. They were too shy on the test drive. All sorted now.

Anyway send me a PM with your contact details if your interested. I will be staying at the Geographe Bay Resort.

Cheers
Ron

Hi Mike,

It can be wheel sensors, however most likely the shuttle valve is sticking. When I took it to 2 LR dealers, they wanted $4500!!! for a new system. Went to a couple of guys who run a LR specialist shop in Melbourne, $280 later and a shuttle valve repair kit installed and problem solved.

I still get the 3 amigo's occasionally when the weather is very cold but only for a few minutes,turn motor off, restart and all gone!

Cheers
Ian

What can i say guys,, thankyou all for so much help and info. I took it to a reputable Auto Electrician in Busselton this morning, he plugged her in to his computer, then couldnt find a Disco 2 on his system. so couldnt find a fault for me. He did say that he had bypassed the ABS modulator before for 2 other cars. One worked , one didnt. he said a couple of hours labour to fix.
Luckily RSCHIPP has kindly offered to meet up with me when hes here for a break next week. Absolutely brilliant. What a great site with great people.
PS. I feel like waving at others in Discos,,, should I do this or not LOL.

Thanks again to you all

Wow they are all doom and gloom here

The most common cause of the 3 Amigos is Aftermarket Brake Pads that squeal.

Either by compound choice or lack of anti-rattle paste on the back!

Then its Sensor etc. etc...

Thanks Tombie.
I guess its a process of illimination. My brakes only squeal slightly now and again. I have also noticed that the lights stay off from start up and only come on after a bit of braking which can be a couple of k's to 30 k's.

Mike