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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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Well I have read though the forum many different posts about the Amigos. It seems that there are two main causes the SVS fault or a bad ABS sensor. I don't have a scanner that will pull ABS codes. Is there a way to tell what is causing them to stay on? 6 Months ago they were intermittent (maybe more when it was wet or rainy I really don't remember) But they are on Permanent now. Which brings me to the 4wd portion. Everything I have found is saying since the TC is also not working its telling me that the 4wd isn't working correctly? Its a 00 D2 with 178,000
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:50 PM
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You've been around here longer than I have, but my guess is you need to get the codes before anyone will commit to advice on the problem. If you don't want to buy a scanner they are available for rent, loan or a case of Bud...Where r u located?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by timelessride
Well I have read though the forum many different posts about the Amigos. It seems that there are two main causes the SVS fault or a bad ABS sensor. I don't have a scanner that will pull ABS codes. Is there a way to tell what is causing them to stay on? 6 Months ago they were intermittent (maybe more when it was wet or rainy I really don't remember) But they are on Permanent now. Which brings me to the 4wd portion. Everything I have found is saying since the TC is also not working its telling me that the 4wd isn't working correctly? Its a 00 D2 with 178,000
If you're in the Phoenix AZ area I'd let you borrow my amigo reader. Let me know.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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the amigo fix is so easy i would go ahead and try it if i could not get a scanner. nothing to lose except an hour and $2 for the wire
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:23 AM
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Im in NJ. What scanner do you have that will pull the ABS codes? I thought it had to be a land rover scanner rather than just an OBDII
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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You don't necessarily need a dealer, or someone with one of their computers. I'd recommend you try to find someone with an ABS Amigo scanner from RSW Solutions, or even buy one yourself.

http://www.rswsolutions.com/index.ph...d=56&Itemid=55

Believe me, this won't be the last time you'll need it, and for what a dealer will charge you to read the codes, buying the scanner will prove to be a good investment the second time you use it.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:18 AM
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You don't necessarily need a dealer, or someone with one of their computers. I'd recommend you try to find someone with an ABS Amigo scanner from RSW Solutions, or even buy one yourself.

http://www.rswsolutions.com/index.ph...d=56&Itemid=55

Believe me, this won't be the last time you'll need it, and for what a dealer will charge you to read the codes, buying the scanner will prove to be a good investment the second time you use it.
+1 to this. Not only will you need to pay a dealer to scan the codes but you will also pay them to erase the codes after you fix the issue. Buy or rent an ABS amigo.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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where in Jersey are you? do you own an Ohm multimeter? you can test the sensors using the meter to see if they respond correctly if all 4 do then it could be your shuttle valves. but there are other causes as well. if you plan on holding on to the truck i suggest buying one of your own. you can find them used as well.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by iownme
the amigo fix is so easy i would go ahead and try it if i could not get a scanner. nothing to lose except an hour and $2 for the wire
Not sure what comic book you have been reading but there are about 16 different faults/issues that can throw the 3 amigos, only one of them is a ground wire, so don't go stating something like that to someone who needs actual help.
The proper way is to have the system read for codes and then fix it.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Well scanner is on the way. Ill fill everyone in when I have more details.
 
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