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Rozzer

Member Since: 22 Sep 2011
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 43

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

ABS and TC fault

Hello All

Our 110 developed a strange fault last week. On starting the car and driving off the ABS and TC kicked in on a dry flat road. I stopped, turned off and on again but the same happened. I drove on about 20ft with the TC chattering away when it suddenly stopped and the ABS and TC lights came on and stayed on. Lucky the Landy was booked in for other warranty work so I just added it to the list.

I had a call yesterday to confirm it was ok to return the vehicle and that everything was fixed. I received a call this morning to say the fault had returned. After enquiring into what they had done to remedy the ABS/TC fault they stated they had just cleared the fault at the ECU and then could not replicate the problem or find a fault and so had arranged the return.

I received a further call stating the fault was a sensor cable that had been "chewed through by a rat or something" and it would cost £120 to replace.

You can imagine my indignation at this and my frustration as to why a broken cable was missed during the initial check.

Has anyone else experienced a broken or chewed sensor cable or am I being taken for an easy touch?

One good thing though is the Freelander they have given to us a courtesy car. they are a lot nicer than I thought. I don't think I would be happy owning one though.

29th Nov 2012 11:36pm

robharvey

Member Since: 14 Dec 2009
Location: Durban
Posts: 86

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White

I have, and it was replaced for free. It was the wiring that went to the rear abs sensors.

30th Nov 2012 5:59am

Glynparry25

Member Since: 16 Feb 2009
Location: Miserable Midlands
Posts: 3015

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS DCPU Tonga Green

Rats have chewed it........ Doubtfull. We have huge rat problems out here in Cyprus and they have chewed through plastic- ate washer bottle lids, carpets but never anything like that.

From what I remember there are a few people who have had problems with the routing of the wheel speed sensor cables which caused them to rub/ get crushed and fail.

Sounds like they can't be bothered putting it through warranty claim.

Glyn

30th Nov 2012 8:05am

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

I endured a similar fault as Glyn stated was down to cable routing. All the following are related to the same/similar defect:

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2394.h...termittent

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15813....termittent

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic3276.h...termittent If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

30th Nov 2012 9:16am

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