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handbrake microswitch

Post by charlieD » Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:34 pm

Hi all,

Does anyone know where I can get my hands on a handbreak micro swich so my bongo knows the handbreak is on so I can raise the roof.

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Re: handbrake microswitch

Post by bigdaddycain » Mon Apr 04, 2011 12:45 pm

Have you tried the usual bongo breakers Charlie? Bell hill etc? [-o<
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Re: handbrake microswitch

Post by spud350 » Mon Apr 04, 2011 2:35 pm

Why not just link it out. Can't see you deciding to raise the roof while travelling along.
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Re: handbrake microswitch

Post by charlieD » Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:22 pm

Nice Avatar by the way

thought of that but a bit technically challenged LOL, will give it a go if I can't find a replacement
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Re: handbrake microswitch

Post by jaylee » Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:00 pm

Charlie, does yer brake warning light come on the dash when the hand brake is applied..? (ignition on.) :idea:
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Re: handbrake microswitch

Post by waycar8 » Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:14 pm

Take the grey plastic center console off and see if there owt wedged in between the spring and the metal bit or if the green wire is broken off near the copper washer.

Also follow the green wire to see if the yellow wire is connected to it, the connector block may have worked loose or the contacts may need cleaning
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Re: handbrake microswitch

Post by charlieD » Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:23 pm

thanks for all the advice guys, I'll have a look at this tonight and get back to you

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Re: handbrake microswitch

Post by AlliDelta » Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:47 pm

Mine was a bit intermittant just gave it a good roughing up with my leatherman file and all is sorted!
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Re: handbrake microswitch

Post by charlieD » Sun Apr 17, 2011 5:53 pm

AlliDelta wrote:Mine was a bit intermittant just gave it a good roughing up with my leatherman file and all is sorted!
Aye, mine too. Went out the other night and up the roof went no problem, think I'll try the file option
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Re: handbrake microswitch

Post by AlliDelta » Sun Apr 17, 2011 9:21 pm

It's not even a microswitch. It's just a bit of metal and a spring. Simple but it works. Most of the time.
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