I think cremator is right . ;)

I'm afraid the advice given is very pertinent , do a search for the " 3 amigos " and then sit back and enjoy a long read , you will have to do what we all had to and familiarise yourself with the reasons that can cause failure because there are many. I've just been through it and you'll need to...

My VIN is YA501**** . When it was plugged in the unit had a number of methods of reading codes , several of which we tried to see if there was any difference . I do recall that the CAN option would not communicate . I just had a look at the print outs we have and the unit is a " Smartbox "...

My car has a Wabco ABS system fitted with the ECU placed under the passenger seat . This I am certain of as I'm awaiting a new Wabco ABS pump to replace the faulty old one. As I said earlier I was fully expecting to find the Accelerometer where described but it just isn't there . I looked under...

I'll sit back and watch this thread with great interest ............:rolleyes:

Hello Kylie. As you said the problem is well covered and can be caused by a number of faults ,some simple some not so ........ There is a mountain of reading for you if you search the 3 amigos but if you persevere you will grasp what is being advised. Investigating the root cause requires some...

Well after the vengeful return of the 3 amigos I had the car interrogated tonight ! The problem is intermittent and after checking all out as far as I could ( see http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/freelander-abs-reset-57769-3.html ) it was interesting to see what was thrown up. Mine is the...

Thanks for that Chaser. I can confirm that that unit is NOT fitted on my car nor is the required mounting brackery affixed to the handbrake or any wiring loom in and around the handbrake similar to the photo . On mine the handbrake switch is positioned under the lever mechanism and the power...

Well spent the afternoon with the FL up on 4 axle stands trying to get to the bottom of these 3 amigos. Early model so 2 pin brake switch, HDC switch rewired properly, all 4 abs sensors checked statically and showing 980-990 ohms , all 4 reluctor rings intact ,free of rust and secure on the...

I've got one of them too , but that's not what the wife calls it.......:D Thank you kind Sir for that info as it is another avenue to follow in trying to extinguish those three bloody amigoes who are laughing at me on nearly every trip just now.

On my late '99 petrol the ABS sensor to loom plug is clipped to the inner sill verticle section on the underside just forward of the rear wheels . If you crawl underneath you will see it.

I'm intrigued are we speaking of FL1 or something else here ? I've just went through the Rave disc and looked through the Haynes manul and searched E bay for this elusive important item but it aint to be found or mentioned. Maybe you could expand a little on this revelation..........

This problem surfaced recently and after investigation found that the HDC switch had had a crude spliced repair causing an intermittent connection. Anyway , they're back again ,coincidently after I power washed underneath and around all four hubs prior to NCT /MOT test . The repaired wiring can...

If you can here the CL solenoid operating on the door in question then it's possible that this little lever has seized preventing the solenoid decoupling /coupling the actual mechanical lock . You'll have to remove the door card and gety your hand up between the inner door skin and the solenoid...

Try this first. Listen and establish if the central locking solenoid is actually operating on the door in question ,you will be able to hear it when you press the remote fob. If it is it could be that this little lever shown has seized and not allowing the solenoid to mechanically...

We've had our 1.8 for nigh on 10 years now . If anything it is so predictable in as much as it has suffered all the same common problems as all the others on here from HG to sunroof to windows to matrix to VCU to 3 amigos to C/locking to water in boot well to suspension bushes etc etc. Just look...

You'll need to clarify things a little. The fuel pump will run for circa two or three seconds when you turn the ignition on . This is to prime the fuel rail . Once the engine fires the pump runs continually to maintain the fuel rail pressure for the injection system. I also had this problem...

I trawled through old posts on this about two months ago after discovering a leak on mine. The general concensus seems to be circa 5 to 6 hours and the good news is that it is fairly straight foward but time consuming. One member on here did it following the Haynes manual and said it covered it...

Well , I buy all parts for all our vehicles via internet and from UK . I'll certainly give you a try next time but you'll have to get your parts page up and running. I've put your site into the LR file.

Well due to circumstances I've just told them to send the Britpart items. My local ( 65 miles away ) MD cannot get the genuine items until Monday and then they send by post so Tuesday at earliest and 2.5 times JC's price. To clarify my original post ,on Tuesday I ordered two sets from JC over...