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ronwong



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2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey
Hand brake not coming on when hand brake applied
Puma 2.2 110xs, 1 month old, when i turn the ignition to III, handbrake like comes up with all the abs, tc, engine etc for a few seconds and go off, as usual like the start up cycle, but when they go off, the handbrake light goes off too, event though the handbrake is engaged, pulling up and putting down, but no handbrake light, the brake itself is working, ie engaged when pulled up and released when lever down, but the light dont reflect.
Post #191123 5th Dec 2012 1:19pm
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custom90



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MartinK



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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
The park brake switch is on the handbrake assembly, you could remove the shroud on the handbrake and make sure it's working OK...? Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
Post #191130 5th Dec 2012 1:45pm
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Glynparry25



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As above..... I had the same with mine from dealership (when new). I reached under the vehicle and put the plug (single wire) on (it was hanging along side the transmission).

No problems since then Thumbs Up

Glyn Dog Sheep
Post #191131 5th Dec 2012 1:56pm
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ronwong



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so it should be reached on the underside? or take off the rubber on the top side? A picture would be great if possible, sorry I am not hands on yet, but bringing it in to dealer will be much effort plus labour...
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Glynparry25



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If you start by pulling back the handbrake gaitor youy will have something like this:


Click image to enlarge

The switch (2) is bolted to the main bracket (1). Make sure the connector (16) is attached. If you can't see the connector/wire at all, look underneath the vehicle to see if it has fell through.

Glyn Dog Sheep
Post #191287 6th Dec 2012 6:51am
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ZeDefender



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On mine, almost from new, the switch on the handbrake lever was knackered. First stuck on, then off.
Bought a new one for a few quid and saved on the diesel by not driving to the dealer.
Censored easy to do from inside Thumbs Up Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
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ZeDefender



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You're up early Glyn Laughing Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #191289 6th Dec 2012 6:54am
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ronwong



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nice, thanks a million!
Post #191290 6th Dec 2012 7:01am
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ZeDefender



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Nice pic from Glyn, as ever Thumbs Up
One more thing - be careful when you pull back the rubber gaitor - it's held in place by a couple of small plastic pin-clips (not on the diagram) and the rubber is easy to tear. Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing...
Post #191291 6th Dec 2012 7:13am
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pope10001



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I'll second that! Very easy to tear. Big Cry There is one as you look at the handbrake, one against the seatbox and i believe one on the back side of the cover as well???
Post #191295 6th Dec 2012 8:28am
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Glynparry25



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ZeDefender wrote:
You're up early Glyn Laughing


Unfortunatly I am up at 0530 every morning (0430 your time, 0330 UK time Shocked ). At least I get to finish work at 1330 Tues- Fri Very Happy . Only other down side is that I try to be in bed by 2100 which is about the same time the forum gets busy Sad .

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Glyn Dog Sheep
Post #191300 6th Dec 2012 10:47am
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ronwong



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There is 3 plastic "nail" that holds the rubber, i just pry the rubber back, the connector was ok, i think (2) was stuck, just touch it a bit and all is back to normal, thanks.
Post #191991 9th Dec 2012 11:11am
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Glynparry25



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Thumbs Up Thumbs Up Good to hear all is sorted..... Now time to go back to happy Rovering

Glyn Dog Sheep
Post #192050 9th Dec 2012 5:59pm
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