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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
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
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

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