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Merlin



Member Since: 30 Oct 2010
Location: Newmarket
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There is a known fault on the handbrake lever. The wire to the switch runs over the fulcrum and can rub on the arm. This can wear through and earth the circuit, which will cause the handbrake light to be on all the time. If this is what is happening to yours, then take off the rubber cover and wrap the wire with a bit of tape.

Mine had this problem, with symptoms just like yours.

Merllin
Post #178682 24th Oct 2012 5:42pm
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Laurie



Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
Mud in the system can also stop it going out.
Mine's had a new cable and a lot of cleaning since I bought it.
Light still stays on sometimes. 
Post #178808 24th Oct 2012 10:37pm
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hender214



Member Since: 18 Dec 2013
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United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 HT Fuji White
Bit of a thread revival but where can I get an new switch from also is it the same as a ford switch they look very similar?
Post #291511 18th Dec 2013 8:09pm
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GSLRO



Member Since: 13 May 2012
Location: Tyne and Wear
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Chawton White
Group buy! (Also in Sunderland)

My light is intermittent so was thinking switch, will take the gaiter off and have a look when I get a moment! Adventure isn't paved!
Post #292920 24th Dec 2013 10:14am
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GUM97



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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
The Part Number is: EEP191L

Avalible from LR dealer, or from places like Paddocks and BritCar.
http://www.paddockspares.com/eep191l-switch.html
http://www.brit-car.co.uk/product.php/8431...it_def_rrc An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
Post #292923 24th Dec 2013 10:36am
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GSLRO



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Many thanks Gum97 Thumbs Up

Will have a look at the weekend Defner parked up till whenever or whatever? Adventure isn't paved!
Post #293017 24th Dec 2013 7:07pm
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