When does the parking brake warning switch come on?
If one of the circuits loses fluids or develops a leak, the parking brake warning switch is tripped. As soon as the brake warning switch is tripped, the Brake Warning Light will come on. This is the main indication that there is a problem with the switch.
Is it easy to change brake light switch?
While you are changing switches, consider installing a new brake light switch. It is easy compared to the parking switch and only costs about twenty five dollars. I think the parking switch will be more. The link below is to some files I have re the brake light switch. Thanks for the info – was able to get the old switch out no problem.
How to change park brake switch in console?
So far I was able to pop the black cover behind the up/down switch and remove the one screw. This allows me to slide it back and forth about 2 inches but it will not come out. I suspect the connector needs to be removed which will allow it to slide another 1/2 inch (and them maybe it can pop out), but I can’t get the connector out.
Is there a parking brake switch on a Land Rover?
Parking Brake Switch is unique. Even if you could find an “or equal” switch, (which you cannot), I would recommend that with anything electrical, (particularily including tail light bulbs), you buy genuine Land Rover. The electrical system has so many peculiarities, that the fewer variables you have to deal with, the better off you will be.
How do you replace a parking brake switch?
For hand style parking brake only, remove the center console to gain access to the parking brake lever and switch. Unplug the electrical connector to the parking brake switch. Un-clip the switch from the brake lever, or unbolt it from its mounting location. Install in reverse order of the removal.
While you are changing switches, consider installing a new brake light switch. It is easy compared to the parking switch and only costs about twenty five dollars. I think the parking switch will be more. The link below is to some files I have re the brake light switch. Thanks for the info – was able to get the old switch out no problem.
Parking Brake Switch is unique. Even if you could find an “or equal” switch, (which you cannot), I would recommend that with anything electrical, (particularily including tail light bulbs), you buy genuine Land Rover. The electrical system has so many peculiarities, that the fewer variables you have to deal with, the better off you will be.
What is the function of the brake light switch?
The brake light switch is the electrical switch that is responsible for activating the brake lights. When the pedal is pressed, the brake light switch makes contact, and the the brake lights are illuminated. While the exact designs of brake switches can vary, they all serve the same purpose of activating the brake lights when the pedal is pressed.