Thread: New defender..Handbrake warning light not coming on?

Originally Posted by Pickles2

Just noticed today that when I switch the ignition on, the handbrake warning light comes on as it should, but in normal driving does not come on when the hand brake is applied?...Is this a common issue, & is there a simple fix?
Pickles.

Why are you applying the handbrake while driving ?

Ha ha ha,.....Not actually whilst in motion, but there are times when you're stopped, on a hill etc etc, whilst driving, that you need the hand brake!
Pickles.

I had a different problem that could be from the same cause. My handbrake light would come on when the track got pretty rough. I took it into the dealer and they knew straight away what was wrong - common problem where some wire comes loose and easy for them to fix.

I dont have more details than that sorry

The handbrake light also acts as a warning for low brake fluid, be sure to check that as well

One common fault with the hand brake light is It can come on while driving , It is an easy fix just push It down , the rubber boot his sprung It up a bit . Not to come on after you have been running and just stopped sounds like a loose wire at the hand brake , or It could just be a poor contact , at the switch , or even a faulty switch , they really are quite simple on the hand break , have a little play . I no luck It'll get fixed up under warrenty as long as the hand break is still working .

Had same problem with my new defender in bought in May. Was just a loose connection at the hand brake, just took the boot off and pushed the plug home.

Originally Posted by Dorian

Had same problem with my new defender in bought in May. Was just a loose connection at the hand brake, just took the boot off and pushed the plug home.

How does the boot come off?
Actually when I got in the car this morning the light wasn't coming on, but then I released the H.B. a few times, "squashed" the boot around a bit, and,.....the light is now functioning!
Thanks for your input guys, from someone who is hopeless, "mechanically".
Pickles.