I've got a RR handbrake lever and would like to get he light working as it has the switch on the side. How do I wire this in and is the wiring likely to already be there?

If your Defender already has the HB warning light fitted and working. The wire just pulls through to the new lever.
If not. Why do you, or anybody, need a light to inform you that you've left your handbrake on.

mike

Pretty sure Mr MOT-man needs to see the handbrake light working when it is applied...

I light is on the dash as its just a standard defender dash. I can't see the wires under the cubby box though.

Never been needed for my 90. But it is a B reg

Here's a question. When the handbrake is actuated it should hold the car when you try to drive it. So how does that work on a D3. If the handbrake is actuated and you try to drive off, it automaticaly releases.

No, he doesn't

Mo

Only on an automatic I think, but yes I always thought it was a stupid idea.

Okey-doke, thanks

Come with me to the Tech Archive & read this Park Brake warning light, for older 90/110 I fitted mine in October 2005 you can make the logo with P in the centre work & the 'Park Brake' light too.

Ah, Ralph, you silver tongued cavalier ! Any chance and off you dive into the tech archive with a girl !

Mo

Which is what I have. Great for hill starts though. Even the wife would be able to manage it. If I let her drive it

think you best check Cat's profile, don't think He would like being called a 'girl'

Snigger

Perhaps at weekends .....

Mo

behave Mr Murphy

Only once a month

Cheers Ralph

happy to help, I can take some photo's of the wiring route if you need them.