Frax Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I just connected up my micro switch and tried it out and am getting no light on the warning panel, Checked the switch and it is OK but there is no 12v supply going to it. Checked the RAV CD and it tells me that it is fed from fuse 1, this fuse also feeds the indicator indication + other things. These are all working. Have I made a mess of my td5 warning panel after all ? Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 the wire [white/yellow trace] is connected to the main loom plug ??? there should be a matching wire in one of the multi connectors. does the 'red' brake failure/low fluid light come on when you start up [with handbrake OFF] it should come on then go out as a check, the handbrake also uses the same light, I used the ABS amber light for my handbrake on my Td5 warning light panel, simply because I wanted it seperate from the red brake fail/low fluid light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 No the fluid level indication does not show on start up or when I remove the switch from the fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 sounds like the red led is dead or there's a wiring problem, I had a faulty circuit board, the same led would glow faintly & not go fully off these might help, connection details for each warning light [notes in light blue & purple are my use] & the circuit board of the warning light unit with notes/colours. the 16 - ** = the 16 way panel plug/socket & the 20 - ** = the 20 way plug/socket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Do you know if the LED's are replaceable, and also (sorry to be a pain) should I get 12v at pin 14 on the warning panel 16 way plug or is this a feed through LED to earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 no, only by replacing the complete circuit board, see the green thing above. pin 9 & 14 on the 16 way connector should be black/white for park brake, try connecting pin 9 & 13 together for low fluid warning then park brake switch to pin 14, hopefully that'll work. negative feed IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Ye I was just looking at that and thinking "O" NO... did find out that pin 14 is an earth, looks like I may need another panel. Great for info though - thanks Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Do you know if the LED's are replaceable, and also (sorry to be a pain) should I get 12v at pin 14 on the warning panel 16 way plug or is this a feed through LED to earth. They might not be replaceable as a user serviceable part but they should be quite easy to do for someone handy with a soldering iron. Even though they are surface mount they aren't too difficult. How much is the entire board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Seen one on ebay for £12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 They might not be replaceable as a user serviceable part but they should be quite easy to do for someone handy with a soldering iron. Even though they are surface mount they aren't too difficult. How much is the entire board? From here http://www.brit-car....hp?xProd=136140 £133 or more from various other parts suppliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 God they are expensive new, I will have to spend some time checking this out before I go and buy one. Sadly it will need to wait for two weeks as I am away in the morning. Is it part of the MOT as I am hoping to finish it next time home and get it over for a test but will need to see how I get on or if ther any any more parts required. Thank you for all your help. Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 pretty sure park brake & low fluid light are not MOT items. glad the info has been useful, looking forward to the next instalment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 I doubt the handbrake light is part of the MOT as it isn't fitted to all defenders from my understanding. Worth fixing the board at 133 pounds but marginal at 12 by the time you have ordered the LED paid delivery etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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