Thread: dash lights

There is a thread in electronic diagnosis that discusses testing the xyz switch. Unfortunately for the subscribers to the "do random **** and hope it works" school of diagnostics it requires methodical checking of each position to ensure the switches are fully functional.

Originally Posted by OffTrack

There is a thread in electronic diagnosis that discusses testing the xyz switch. Unfortunately for the subscribers to the "do random **** and hope it works" school of diagnostics it requires methodical checking of each position to ensure the switches are fully functional.

I did mention my uncertainty towards the validity of that test
This absolves me of any responsibility.
I should be a politician
I'm assuming the methodical checking you describe requires access to diagnostic equipment?

Righty ho...Here's a good tutorial put together by Michael2 on how to rebuild the XYZ switch....I would also be trying this before splashing out a shed load of cash on a new one...

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-t...uhb100190.html

And here is a site google search for M+S Flashing Liights....

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=s...w=1366&bih=617


For me, my 'dramas' with limp mode and flashing lights were a combination of.

1 Knackered battery. Replaced with 900cca Super Charge Gold
2 Knackered battery earth terminal. Replace with an upgraded one enabling me to run more earth connections direct to the battery.
3 Starter energiser wire. Crimp cut off and replaced with new one and joint sealed with adhesive lined heat shrink.

Dave

Thank all for advice and Dave for links. I will check a few of the things mentioned on the weekend. A couple of questions if I may please,
#1 The links Dave put up if I got this right mention when m&s lights flashing goes into limp mode with no drive and no gear showing on the dash yes? Mine flashes m&s, the red light showing what gear your in on the tbar stick flashes the same rate as m&s and my D on the dash flashes the same rate as the rest, all similtanously. I have drive but I think stuck in 3rd and wont go into lockup. Normally when I get this its while towing or changing gear D to R or R to D.
#2 When I spoke to LR well known repairer in Melb when I had my last TD5 regarding chip upgrades I said to him whats the catch? has to do something to the engine to get 40% more go and he said only thing is sometimes it can bring warning light on when towing heavy loads, more so going uphills. I have a chip upgrade in mine so when it comes on when I'm towing, could the chip have anything to do with it do you think?
Worane again sorry mate.

Steve

Originally Posted by Sharkee

Thank all for advice and Dave for links. I will check a few of the things mentioned on the weekend. A couple of questions if I may please,
#1 The links Dave put up if I got this right mention when m&s lights flashing goes into limp mode with no drive and no gear showing on the dash yes? Mine flashes m&s, the red light showing what gear your in on the tbar stick flashes the same rate as m&s and my D on the dash flashes the same rate as the rest, all similtanously. I have drive but I think stuck in 3rd and wont go into lockup. Normally when I get this its while towing or changing gear D to R or R to D.
#2 When I spoke to LR well known repairer in Melb when I had my last TD5 regarding chip upgrades I said to him whats the catch? has to do something to the engine to get 40% more go and he said only thing is sometimes it can bring warning light on when towing heavy loads, more so going uphills. I have a chip upgrade in mine so when it comes on when I'm towing, could the chip have anything to do with it do you think?
Worane again sorry mate.

Steve

1/ Normally all the same with some slight differences. The only way to tell is to read the codes if you can.

2/ chip upgrades can induce "Limp" mode as you over boost the vehicle & the auto is only good for X amount of torque.

I had my old D2 chipped & in wet days & planting it, it would bring on the lights.

One more thing to check is the wiring loom above the T/case. It goes through a metal "P" clip & can rub through the silver heat
protecting foil & in my case cut 2 wires.

HTH
Cheers

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