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reidnul

Member Since: 08 Jul 2011
Location: birmingham
Posts: 94

ABS Activates on Motorway

I have a problem with the ABS activating without pressing the brake. It usually happens on a left hand motorway bend at (not excessive) speed. It varies where it happens but I think the road grade may be a contributory factor. Took it in, the dealer changed Shocks (all 4) and charged me 2500. No change. Of course test-drove it with the dealer and it didnâ€™t happen. Anyone know what this could be?

Thanks

5th Oct 2011 2:01 am

caverD3

Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922

2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 SE Auto Fuji White

Dealer has done work that was not needed.

Tell them to replace the old ones and give your money back. Should have checked other options (cheaper) first.

This is the DSC activating. can be caused by something as simple as low pressure in a tyre or the steering angle needs recalibrating. If they did not try these first make a compalaint to LR about the dealer. â€œThere are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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5th Oct 2011 2:33 am

Flack

Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
Posts: 6235

2007 Discovery 3 TDV6 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

I agree with caverD3 my car did this going round a roundabout and it was a slow puncture in my lefthand front tyre that kicked in DSC, quite a shock when it activates.

Flack

5th Oct 2011 2:53 am

Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26705

Yes, thirded! Check tyre pressures and condition first. Also, could be wear in suspension bushes and/or steering gear. An out of calibration steering angle sensor can also do this (is your wheel straight when the car is driving straight)

All these should have been checked before moving on to shock absorbers. Was this a main dealer or indy?

5th Oct 2011 8:00 am

maplecottage

Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171

2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Java Black

Snap

New tyres, rear tie rods and steering calibration - sorted

5th Oct 2011 9:34 am

caverD3

Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922

I assumed it was a main LR dealer who should know better.

â€œThere are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.

5th Oct 2011 11:46 am

reidnul

Member Since: 08 Jul 2011
Location: birmingham
Posts: 94

thank you all. Yes this was a main dealer and I have not yet paid them. they have the car back and say they will check suspension sensors and "recalibrate" suspension. whatever that means. i have kept the old shocks and will ask them to replace.

5th Oct 2011 12:14 pm

caverD3

Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922

Glad you haven't paid them yet.

Make sure they calibrate the steering angle.

â€œThere are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.

5th Oct 2011 12:42 pm