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RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

Dash warnings.

My red brake, amber ABS and amber TC warning are now on all the time. Is it an ABS sensor and any way of finding or testing without booking it in to the dealers?
Thanks. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

10th Jul 2013 11:22am

LandRoverAnorak

Member Since: 17 Jul 2011
Location: Surrey
Posts: 11324

It could be a sensor, but it could also be chaffed wiring, which a few Puma owners have reported, or even a wheel bearing.

Chaffed wiring is the only one that would be visible, but even that might need a diag. check to determine which wheel to look at. Darren

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10th Jul 2013 11:43am

camelman

Member Since: 27 Feb 2013
Location: Peak District
Posts: 3373

Have a look on this thread, http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic21616.html

The unit reads / clears fault codes as well as streaming live engine data to your phone / tablet

All for under £15

10th Jul 2013 1:30pm

william8

Member Since: 03 Apr 2013
Location: Motherwell
Posts: 259

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Red Dot,

I have the same issue and believe it to be a sensor as it started gradually coming on after 20 minutes of driving, and now it comes on every time.

If you want a short term solution, get yourself going at a reasonable pace, put the clutch in and let it freewheel while you switch the engine off and start it up again and let the clutch out.

Lights out

Also some people have had earthing trouble with one earth on the bulkhead behind the water expansion tank and also on the inside of the chassis rail next to the battery box. Worth a check there and also whether the terminals are tight.

Cheers,
William William

10th Jul 2013 1:32pm

RED-DOT

Member Since: 29 Jun 2009
Location: stirling
Posts: 2363

Just tried a hard reset but still on.... will give all suggestions a try. I mashed a cable in a rut and a quick fix was done four years ago so i will check the repair hasnt come undone. It is known as the 3 Amigos i believe. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..

10th Jul 2013 1:58pm

theorangebandit

Member Since: 03 Jun 2013
Location: Stowmarket
Posts: 862

I had this problem the lights were intermittent , it turned out to be a chaffed wire, don't know which one I took advantage of my 1 year land rover warranty

10th Jul 2013 3:09pm

vogue se

Member Since: 24 Jan 2008
Location: Bocholt
Posts: 111

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 Exclusive HT Nara Bronze

With my 2008 Defender, the dealer had to replace the wiring of the back axle. That is a common failure.

10th Jul 2013 5:27pm

K9F

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

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

RD.....

Hope these help.....

Page 3 of the first link. Resistance figures for each sensor should be about 1kohm

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic2394.html?highlight=abs

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11th Jul 2013 2:04am

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