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  1. jrharte
    Yeah you're correct. Think I found my solution: Probably because the dash connection cable wasn't wired for ABS. ABS was only an option on TD5, not standard unless it was XS model. So I'm guessing TD5s without ABS had the instrument panel connectors wired differently from the model with ABS installed etc.
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    The DVLA rules are "if it can come from the factory with or without ABS, then it has type approval for both. If it only leaves the factory in ABS form, them removal is illegal". My defender is modified and the insurance covers all mods for free that don't increase horsepower past a certain amount.
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    All wheel sensors had errors (around £70 each) and ABS pump needed replaced (around £2000).
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    Yeah I read other people saying the earth was on the floor but I don't have one there. I'm guessing this earth point works for both the main ECU and ABS ECU. I'll take it off and clean it up and see if that helps, but the multi-meter is saying everything is OK.
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    I'm guessing this is the ECU earth (red arrow)? As it runs from there to the -ve ternimal on the battery.
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    Hey guys, I have 2000 Defender 90 TD5. It's the XS model so came with ABS. Over the last year it had developed the infamous 3 amigos. But they didn't all light at once. When you started up ABS and TC remained lit. Then upon using the brakes for the first time after starting, there was little to no braking power. It felt like the brakes were grinding. After letting off the brake and braking again they worked perfectly (without ABS) but the brake warning lamp came on and stayed on. I had the codes read with a Hawkeye Pro and it was throwing everything related to ABS. The mechanic suggested removing ABS entirely and replacing with non-ABS braking system. He specialises in Land Rovers had done it previously to another Defender. So now the jobs all done, braking is perfect, but the 3 lights are constantly illuminated. Reading the codes shows the following: "ECU ground or Reference ground fault" "Front Left sensor electrical failure" Clearing the codes gets rids of the sensor fault but ECU ground fault stays, and the 3 amigos never go out. Has anyone has any similar experiences or idea on where to start looking? I used a multi-meter to test the ground from ECU to -ve terminal and it was fine.
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