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Old 07-09-2017, 10:47 PM
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Finally got tired of seeing the 3 lights on the dashboard. Did the mod and it was pretty simple.

I used a block of wood to keep the ABS modulator in a position to remove the 3 small allen bolts.

Clip the 2 wires on shuttle valve. Drill 2 holes and wire in the 3 wires to the clipped wires.

Reinstall shuttle valve and mount the modulator back.

Ground one of the wires to the bolt right next to the modulator, doesn't matter which one.

Other wire goes to the yellow/green wire in the wire bundle. You can just tuck in the clipped yellow/green wire feeding towards the bundle plug as it's dead now.

Here's a good pic of the wiring.
 
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Old 07-10-2017, 10:02 AM
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Nicely done,

One thing I recommend while the work is being done is to check for any oil seeping under the switch boots if there was even a hint of oil inside the plastic when removed. Really clean on the wiring you did. You shouldn't have any more issues though. Now it's time to enjoy your light free dash!
 
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Old 07-10-2017, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Rlozano
Nicely done,

One thing I recommend while the work is being done is to check for any oil seeping under the switch boots if there was even a hint of oil inside the plastic when removed. Really clean on the wiring you did. You shouldn't have any more issues though. Now it's time to enjoy your light free dash!
The pic is one I found online, can't really take credit for that one. Below is my finished install as I didn't take pics on the actual mod.
 
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Old 07-10-2017, 11:36 AM
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What's the backstory here? 3 Amigos?! Is that slang for 1 ABS warning light or do you have 3 simultaneous warning lights?

Also, is the "fix" such that the ABS keeps working and no warning lights appear on dash or what?

...and is the "fix" a wiring stub that you buy or are you just grounding existing OEM wiring?
 
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Old 07-10-2017, 01:35 PM
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Mine has been holding up for almost 3 months now!!!
 
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Old 07-10-2017, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by No Doubt
What's the backstory here? 3 Amigos?! Is that slang for 1 ABS warning light or do you have 3 simultaneous warning lights?

Also, is the "fix" such that the ABS keeps working and no warning lights appear on dash or what?

...and is the "fix" a wiring stub that you buy or are you just grounding existing OEM wiring?
Search this forum for "3 amigos" and "option b" to get the backstory. There are a ton of threads that explain it all.
 
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Old 07-14-2017, 07:28 AM
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So far so good. No lights. Even the CL that I sorted with a new Maf is also gone. Now on to replace the AC Compressor that the clutch blew up a few days ago, lol.
 
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Old 07-24-2017, 04:58 PM
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Replacing the ABS modulator and shuttle valve switch fixes most Disco three amigos issues. The parts are not all that expensive. Surprised the Moderator allows step-by-step instructions for modifying factory ABS functionality which is an important safety feature on our trucks.

I think this mod is ill advised - my .02 cents.
 
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Old 07-24-2017, 05:33 PM
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Old 07-24-2017, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast951
Replacing the ABS modulator and shuttle valve switch fixes most Disco three amigos issues. The parts are not all that expensive. Surprised the Moderator allows step-by-step instructions for modifying factory ABS functionality which is an important safety feature on our trucks.

I think this mod is ill advised - my .02 cents.
THIS MOD DOES NOT MODIFY FACTORY ABS FUNCTIONALITY. IT RESTORES IT.

Please know what you're talking about instead of libeling the forum.
 


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