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Handbrake switch/light

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:56 pm
by Freshman
Hi all,

My handbrake indicator light doesn't work. Where is the switch for it or where do I go look first?

Thanks
Pierre

Re: Handbrake switch/light

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:26 pm
by 4ePikanini
Under the handbrake where it swivels beneath the center console.

Re: Handbrake switch/light

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:40 pm
by Freshman
Thanks - wasn't sure if it sits there or underneigth somewhere.
Cheers

Re: Handbrake switch/light

Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:14 pm
by 4ePikanini
:thumbsup:

Re: Handbrake switch/light

Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:40 am
by GertM
Freshman wrote: underneigth

Cheers
underneath


;) Please, don't shoot me! It is only done for clarity sake!

Re: Handbrake switch/light

Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:43 am
by Freshman
Hee-hee - the straf for being a pakka dutchman. Plus the fact that my cellphone don't have spellcheck :)

Re: Handbrake switch/light

Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:25 pm
by tonton
:lol:

Hmmm...

New word: underneath + overnight = underneigth...

Anton

Re: Handbrake switch/light

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 2:25 pm
by Freshman
Removed console last night and inspected switch. Seems ok. Also earthed it straight but no light on the dashboard :(

What are the typical problems with the light not working?
Is there a fuse somewhere or do I have to check the bulb?

I never saw the light working since I bought the car, so I don't even know where the light is. Is it in the rev counter section? Is it easy to get to it?

Thanks

Re: Handbrake switch/light

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 3:16 pm
by 4ePikanini
I'm not sure the switch makes an earth contact. It may be relaying 12v

On the other hand, the bulb may be blown. If I remember correctly it is just to the top left of green 4x4 lights.

found the pictures I posted a long time ago. This is from my 1993 3.0 V6

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Re: Handbrake switch/light

Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 5:04 pm
by Freshman
4ePikanini wrote: On the other hand, the bulb may be blown.
Who on earth removes a damm globe!!!
Can you believe it - there was no globe in the socket!
4ePikanini wrote: If I remember correctly it is just to the top left of green 4x4 lights.
Thanks Marius, without your pic I would still be checking all the existing globes without trying the empty sockets.

I moved the "open door" light to the hand-break one until I can buy a replacement tomorrow.
I will somme buy 3 as I noticed there are 2 other empty sockets. I assume for other models, but you never know what might light up :) afterwards.

Thanks again