Defender handbrake

Julian Pollard

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Apr 9, 2011, 8:21:59 AM4/9/11

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The handbrake itself works properly but the two warning lights stay on

Can someone please tell me where the switch is on a 1996 Defender 300tdi

Many thanks

Dougal

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Apr 9, 2011, 8:59:46 AM4/9/11

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TWO warning lights? .... makes me wonder if it's indicating something
other than a handrake 'problem'. Anything in the driver's manual?

Thw switch is at the base of the lever. Visible, I think, if you peel
back the gaiter.

I couldn't find a wiring diagram but normally this switch grounds the
circuit. It's just as likely that you have a wire that has shorted to
ground as a faulty switch.

Julian Pollard

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Apr 9, 2011, 11:13:32 AM4/9/11

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"Dougal" <DougalATHisKennel.free-online.co.uk> wrote in message
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Will strip off the gaiter tomorrow and hopefully see a switch - thanks
Dougal

Yes there are two warning lights, one for the handbrake and one as a brake
warning light tho' heaven knows why it comes on with the handbrake It was
the same with my previous 90 300 tdi
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Lee_D

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Apr 9, 2011, 12:05:22 PM4/9/11

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"Julian Pollard" <pol...@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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Its not a fluid level sensor is it?

Can't recall if there is one on the defender. Only other obvious light would
be pad wear sensors.. again not got them on my 1990 TD.

Lee D

Julian Pollard

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Apr 9, 2011, 12:12:02 PM4/9/11

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"Lee_D" <nos...@nospamlrprojectnospam.com> wrote in message
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Got it sorted The switch was indeed under the gaiter and the tongue at the
back of the handbrake was missing it so a simple application of a bit of
brute force bent it out a little so than all is now well

Many thanks to all

Julian>

Dougal

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Apr 9, 2011, 12:31:08 PM4/9/11

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On 09/04/2011 16:13, Julian Pollard wrote:
>
> "Dougal" <DougalATHisKennel.free-online.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:wrWdnccSgtvfxT3Q...@eclipse.net.uk...
>> On 09/04/2011 13:21, Julian Pollard wrote:
>>> The handbrake itself works properly but the two warning lights stay on
>>>
>>> Can someone please tell me where the switch is on a 1996 Defender 300tdi
>>>
>>> Many thanks
>>
>> TWO warning lights? .... makes me wonder if it's indicating something

>> other than a handbrake 'problem'. Anything in the driver's manual?

>>
>> Thw switch is at the base of the lever. Visible, I think, if you peel
>> back the gaiter.
>>
>> I couldn't find a wiring diagram but normally this switch grounds the
>> circuit. It's just as likely that you have a wire that has shorted to
>> ground as a faulty switch.
>
>
>
>
> Will strip off the gaiter tomorrow and hopefully see a switch - thanks
> Dougal
>
> Yes there are two warning lights, one for the handbrake and one as a
> brake warning light tho' heaven knows why it comes on with the handbrake
> It was the same with my previous 90 300 tdi

You learn something every day. I thought that there would be only one
warning light for all brake issues - must have been good times when cost
cutting was not a priority!

Glad all now sorted.

DieSea

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Apr 9, 2011, 12:45:32 PM4/9/11

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"Lee_D" <nos...@nospamlrprojectnospam.com> wrote in message
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> "Julian Pollard" <pol...@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> Its not a fluid level sensor is it?
>
> Can't recall if there is one on the defender. Only other obvious light would be
> pad wear sensors.. again not got them on my 1990 TD.
>
> Lee D

Had that problem with my '96 TDI 300 a couple of weeks back

Turned out to be a FLUID Level problem

Garage checked levels and consistency and renewed fluid

All ok now

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DieSea

William Black

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Apr 9, 2011, 3:58:27 PM4/9/11

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On 09/04/11 13:21, Julian Pollard wrote:
> The handbrake itself works properly but the two warning lights stay on

Mine's done that for years, as did the one I had a test drive in, in
1996...

If I push down the hand brake they go off.

> Can someone please tell me where the switch is on a 1996 Defender 300tdi

Under the gaiter somewhere...

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William Black

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