Dt: 1999 land rover discovery series 2. The consumer stated that the wheel speed sensor for the ABS unit showed a default which disabled the ABS. The consumer took the vehicle to dealership, and they would not use the original parts to replace the wheel speed sensor. They have manufactured three different parts. This only happened on the passenger's side front wheel speed sensor. This has been fixed three times. The manufacturer stated that the problem was not a defect in manufacturing. This problem had been occurring for six months to a year, the consumer was not sure of the date. *ak (11/17/05)
1999 Land Rover Discovery II brakes complaints
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Normal driving in summer when my 1999 land rover discovery ii's ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated and stayed on. Two days later those lights were joined by the hill decent warning light as well. I took it to my local mechanic who did not have the proper tool to diagnose the problem - brake system was bled but the lights still remain. I have an appointment w/the dealer next month but until then I have no use of the ABS system which controls several functions on the vehicle. I have had the ABS recall work performed on my land rover during the summer of 1993, I don't know if this is related to that recall or not.
Under normal driving conditions all three lights (traction control, ABS, downhill) lights up. It happens even with suvs with very low miles. Bleeding the brakes and cleaning the connector or replacing the sensors doesn't make any difference. There is fault in the ABS modulator design and there should be recall on this item.
Beginning at 50,100 miles, ABS, hill descent and traction control warnings went off. Vehicle was stopped in regular traffic, no unusual weather or driving conditions. Dealer replaced 3 ABS sensors and reset ecu codes. 200 yards after leaving shop, warning lights and chimes returned. Dealer attempted remedial work - error indicated stuck valve in ABS pump - to no avail. Codes were re-set, two days later turning left, warnings and chimes returned. Land rover indicated that ABS pump needs replacing is the only remedy (parts ~$2,000). Web search indicated that this is a very common issue with 99 discovery owners. Original recall work was done years ago to strengthen ABS housing. Should ABS fail at only 50,000 miles? Been driving without ABS since fourth time.
Periodically the ABS, traction control & hill descent lights come on. Dealership indicates diagnostic codes reveal the shuttle valve inside the ABS modulator is faulty and should be replaced.
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