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    The 3 Amigos

    I want to thank Ricey for clearing the ABS fault logged, on our Newnes weekend with scouse and the gang, the dreaded 3 amigos raised their ugly heads, the right rear ABS sensor kept coming apart when the right rear was at full travel and because of this it logged an ABS fault, I managed the clear the lights on the dash by doing the key in the ignition and out thing on the day thankfully.

    Well Peter came round to my place to drop off a couple of things last night and brought his Nanacom along, after seeing the video of the 3 amigos coming on while decending Bird Rock.

    A big thank you to Pete for clearing the fault for me

    The video and the sound that all D2 owners dread


    Baz.
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    Another one....

    Same here Baz.

    I have had the 3 amigos for about 2 weeks. It occured sitting at the traffic lights Early indications prove that it is the right rear. It is very loose.


    I was going to put a call out to McDisco for a Nanocom but let that go as he is involved with the Upway fires and the surrounding areas. Busy lad, I imagine.

    So reluctantly I purchased a Nanocom. Just got to get my head around it

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    Just had mine come up yesterday on the way to work. nice flat straight road and just slowing down.
    Had it up to discovery automotive here in wangara today and cleared. left hand front sensor came up as the culprit. I will see how it goes as i am going on the beach camping this long weekend
    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by airfireman1 View Post
    Just had mine come up yesterday on the way to work. nice flat straight road and just slowing down.
    Had it up to discovery automotive here in wangara today and cleared. left hand front sensor came up as the culprit. I will see how it goes as i am going on the beach camping this long weekend
    Cheers
    I think the major cause for this is, brake wear, squealing brakes and dirty or loose connectors.

    This was the first time in 2yrs that mine have come on, strangely my brakes squeal like buggery, but it doesn't seem to affect them.

    My brakes, with Bendex pads


    Baz.
    Cheers Baz.

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    Gday All,It may seem like a dumb question, but what are the 3 amigos, ! is ABS light.What are the other 2 and why are they so important?
    Cheers Ean

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    ABS light, traction control and hill desent lights. a fault in the wheel speed sensors will activate a fault in the system and cause these 3 lights to iluminate, there are other causes too but this one seems to be the most common.
    It can disable all 3 systems or cause them to work not as efficient as far as I know
    Cheers

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    Happy to help Baz! I figure the more it gets used in different applications the better. It'll always be carried when on trips away so anyone who needs it for resetting stuff should just yell out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ean Austral View Post
    Gday All,It may seem like a dumb question, but what are the 3 amigos, ! is ABS light.What are the other 2 and why are they so important?
    Cheers Ean

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