Checked the 3 amigos

Land Rover Forums Land Rover Classifieds Photo Gallery Member List Calendars Search Contact Us Sponsors
Land Rover Lineup News Forum FAQ Land Rover Recalls TSBs Timeslips Register Login

Checked the 3 amigos

Printable Version

Land Rover >> Vehicle Line Up >> Discovery >> Checked the 3 amigos

Page: [1]

Message

<< Older Topic Newer Topic >>

Checked the 3 amigos - 3/20/2008 7:00:38 AM

ryant06

Posts: 37
Joined: 12/4/2007
From: Originally Mobile, AL
Status: offline

So the wifey and I were out in "Rovee" and we went to get the oil changed. Needed an air filter, but the mechanic did not have one, so I took it to AutoZone who got me one delivered to their store same day. Just as I was leaving, the 3 Amigo's showed up, so I ran in to get the acne ridden teen to come out and run the tester on the codes. I don't know if he didn't read it right or what, but he said that there aren't any codes. I said, "Do you see those three warning lights, there has to be some codes." Just before we walked out the door the first time, he asked the good 'ol boy old man if there reader would read it, he said it would.

Is this a common problem with their code reader, or could this be the Land Rover just acting up?

Is there a certain code reader I should ask for at my next visit to a mechanic?

The 3 amigo's only show up every now and then.

Hmmmm....

_____________________________

2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II - Oslo Blue - AWD - 4.0 V8
2004 Nissan Frontier - Radiant Silver - Crew Cab - Short Bed - 2WD - 3.3L XE-V6 - Nismo Cold Air Intake

Post #: 1

RE: Checked the 3 amigos - 3/20/2008 7:30:52 AM

Disco Mike

Posts: 10523
Joined: 4/27/2006
Status: offline

It takes a lap top type scanner to read ABS codes.
Are your brakes dusty, do your wheels squeak, if so that is what is causing your lights to come and go.

_____________________________

Mike
Retired service manager. Member of the Solihull Society, NCLR club,past member of the SCLR club and Santa Barbara 4 Wheelers.
99 D2, 3" lift, lockers, H.D. axles, 4:11 gears, Custom front and rear bumpers, Warn winch, HID lights and an Engel 45.

(in reply to ryant06)

Post #: 2

RE: Checked the 3 amigos - 3/20/2008 8:50:28 AM

ryant06

Posts: 37
Joined: 12/4/2007
From: Originally Mobile, AL
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Disco Mike

It takes a lap top type scanner to read ABS codes.
Are your brakes dusty, do your wheels squeak, if so that is what is causing your lights to come and go.

I think the brakes squeak, but not that much, I will check this afternoon.

Do you have any recommendations if they are not squeaking that much?

The braking seems fine, it doesn't seem like the pads need to be changed.

< Message edited by ryant06 -- 3/20/2008 8:59:13 AM >

_____________________________

2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II - Oslo Blue - AWD - 4.0 V8
2004 Nissan Frontier - Radiant Silver - Crew Cab - Short Bed - 2WD - 3.3L XE-V6 - Nismo Cold Air Intake

(in reply to Disco Mike)

Post #: 3

RE: Checked the 3 amigos - 3/21/2008 9:52:38 AM

Disco Mike

Posts: 10523
Joined: 4/27/2006
Status: offline

First of all when dealing with Rovers ABS issues, brakes must be fully inspected, each wheel, so to hear you say they seam fine tells me you haven't inspected them.
What brand of brake pad and rotors are you using, how much is left on your pads, when did you last bleed your brakes?
If the brakes are squeaking, even a little, they can throw the 3 Amigos.
Do your front wheels get a build up of brake dust?

_____________________________

Mike
Retired service manager. Member of the Solihull Society, NCLR club,past member of the SCLR club and Santa Barbara 4 Wheelers.
99 D2, 3" lift, lockers, H.D. axles, 4:11 gears, Custom front and rear bumpers, Warn winch, HID lights and an Engel 45.

(in reply to ryant06)

Post #: 4

RE: Checked the 3 amigos - 3/21/2008 3:23:03 PM

ryant06

Posts: 37
Joined: 12/4/2007
From: Originally Mobile, AL
Status: offline

quote:

ORIGINAL: Disco Mike

First of all when dealing with Rovers ABS issues, brakes must be fully inspected, each wheel, so to hear you say they seam fine tells me you haven't inspected them.
What brand of brake pad and rotors are you using, how much is left on your pads, when did you last bleed your brakes?
If the brakes are squeaking, even a little, they can throw the 3 Amigos.
Do your front wheels get a build up of brake dust?

like I said, I will be inspecting them. we just got the rover in December of 07. I don't know anything about the pads, rotors, nothing. They fronts are not building up alot of dust. I have never bled the brakes as we have only had it for just a few months. I have no idea on any previous work completed. I just need some time to look at everything.

_____________________________

2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II - Oslo Blue - AWD - 4.0 V8
2004 Nissan Frontier - Radiant Silver - Crew Cab - Short Bed - 2WD - 3.3L XE-V6 - Nismo Cold Air Intake

(in reply to Disco Mike)

Post #: 5

RE: Checked the 3 amigos - 3/21/2008 3:34:33 PM

Disco Mike

Posts: 10523
Joined: 4/27/2006
Status: offline

Let us know what you find, remember any squeaking or ANY brake dust build up with throw the codes.

_____________________________

Mike
Retired service manager. Member of the Solihull Society, NCLR club,past member of the SCLR club and Santa Barbara 4 Wheelers.
99 D2, 3" lift, lockers, H.D. axles, 4:11 gears, Custom front and rear bumpers, Warn winch, HID lights and an Engel 45.

(in reply to ryant06)

Post #: 6