Thread: Disco 96 update ABS Problems

I assume you mean testbook? If you clear the faults without fixing the problem it will just come back. Did they come up with any faults?

There is a thread on here somewhere about how to read the faults yourself, you just need to count the flashes of the Light. Mine was a faulty sensor. And I could reset it and it would be fine then 10k's down the road would show up again.

Stu

Originally Posted by 81stubee

I assume you mean testbook? If you clear the faults without fixing the problem it will just come back. Did they come up with any faults?

There is a thread on here somewhere about how to read the faults yourself, you just need to count the flashes of the Light. Mine was a faulty sensor. And I could reset it and it would be fine then 10k's down the road would show up again.

Stu

Yes Stu thanks for that that is exactly what is happening with mine I have cleaned and changed all sensors ( costly ) that was what textbook told us to do but it keeps coming back
Thing that worries is the cost of replacing that thing under the bonnet they say it is expensive ... So where to now Cheers

Huh?

How come your '96 Disco has ABS and my '98 Disco doesn't?

(sorry, don't mean to scuttle your thread, just interested)

Originally Posted by discomuzz

Huh?

How come your '96 Disco has ABS and my '98 Disco doesn't?

(sorry, don't mean to scuttle your thread, just interested)

It just depends on what your car was specified with when it was built.


The airgap on the ABS sensors also needs to be set right. They can move & cause faults.

Disco44,
PM me or Email me as i'm wrecking a 97 disco with ABS... happy to send you what ever parts you need untill you fix it...

Thanks for your offer I'm still a new chum with this site and this the only way I can see to contact you.
My email address is 'disco44@gmail.com" if you could just send me an email to that address I will be in touch. Hope what I'm doing doesn't breach any rules for this site,
Cheers
John

The ABS system on these D1's is relatively simple compared to later ones

Firstly, as previously mentioned, the sensors need to be pushed in until they contact the sensor ring, the air gap will be 'adjusted' as you drive. This however can be upset by excessive wheel bearing or swivel pin freeplay, causing the rear hubs to push the sensor away from the sensor ring and the front CV's to push the sensor up during cornering. Check these items for movement first. If these and the sensors are all ok, then the lamp should go off after 8kmhr.

Secondly, the brake lamp switch is a common fault for these, even if the brake lamps ARE working, the switch is 2 stage and can still be faulty. This will require a code reset after replacement.


Thirdly, in unusual cases, the connections to the ABS modulator can require cleaning etc. The modulator is on the LH inner guard near the washer bottle, and the main wiring harness plug is on the side of it.

The best way to diagnose and repair these systems is to find someone who understands the system and most of all knows how to operate a testbook/ rovacom/ Autologic and get it done once, properly.

REMOVING THE GLOBE IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, and not to mention illegal and renders the vehicle unroadworthy and uninsurable. This is because with this system, it is possible with some faults to have NO braking effect at all.

As you mentioned, the expensive bits,(sensors) have been fitted already, so there isn't much more to do to fix it.

Take clarkie up on his offer, it is sometimes the best way to find a problem if the diagnostics aren't available.

If you need any more info etc, just PM or PH 0408 995 635 (BH) and I'll be happy to talk you through it


JC