handbrake warning light

[ed325i]

Hi, I have found the cable near the handbrake lever for the warning light but can't see the switch where should it be?

Ed

 

[PSH]

There's a metal bracket just in front of the handbrake lever that the switch clips into, or at least that's how it is on my 86 car.

Regards

Pete

 

[ed325i]

Thanks does this bracket fit on the floor ?

Ed

 

[PSH]

ORIGINAL: ed325i

Thanks does this bracket fit on the floor ?

Ed

Hi Ed

The bracket should be in plain sight, it looks like its protruding from the side of the car below the plastic kicking door strip but on feeling it I suspect the bracket may extend down to where the handbrake pivots... Hope that makes sense?

Pete

 

[ed325i]

There is nothing there on mine, just a wire that's been taped up, looks like I will have to make something up
Thanks for your help

Ed

 

[PSH]

That does seem a little strange Ed, still should be an easy fix. The switch looks like a standard micro switch although not very micro being of 80's design. Basically the bracket comes out from the side at a height that allows the handbrake to rest on it when in the off position thus pressing on the switch. Perhaps a simple L bracket secured to the inside wall below the handle's down position would be an easy way to get a working light. Perhaps purchase the OEM switch first and then make the bracket for this to fit into would be a good way to tackle this.

Have fun

Pete

 

[robwright]

It is the same switch as a golf IIRC.