handbrake switch access
handbrake switch access
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PYNEY

Original Poster:

1,048 posts

248 months

Monday 6th May 2013
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hi all

what's the best way to access the handbrake switch ? options please

cheers keith

rigga

8,806 posts

231 months

Monday 6th May 2013
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From above, so release handbrake cable to raise the center console enough to gain access to the switch, you can see it from underneath but that's about it.

Hedgehopper

1,542 posts

274 months

Tuesday 7th May 2013
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over_the_hill

3,335 posts

276 months

Tuesday 7th May 2013
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Very useful pictures.

My brake warning light is constantly on - no braking issues and not low on fluid or anything like that.
I suspect a bad contact or faulty switch. Now I know exactly what I am looking for and where.

PYNEY

Original Poster:

1,048 posts

248 months

Tuesday 7th May 2013
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Thanks for the info guys

have you any tips on taking the centre console off ?
gear knob
door lock release knob
when you say slacken the handbrake cable is that from under the car or just lowering the handbrake lever

thanks keith

rigga

8,806 posts

231 months

Tuesday 7th May 2013
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Slacken the hand brake adjuster from underneath, this then allows the handbrake lever to go vertical enough so that the center console can be raised, not sure on the door release but should be enough slack in the cables to leave them alone.