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JRCA

Member Since: 24 Jun 2019
Location: Guatemala
Posts: 10

2013 Freelander 2 2.0T HSE Auto Orkney Grey

EPB switch failure?

Hi!
I am having an issue with the EPB:

I can engage it with the switch, and everything works fine (indicator lights on the dashbord fine). If I try to disengage it with the switch, it doesn't do it. If I automatically disengage it by shifting to reverse or drive and applying a little throttle, It works fine and disengages it (indicator turns off on the dashboard).

Anyone has had a similar issue?

Could it be the switch is damaged?

Thanks in advance for your input!

6th Feb 2022 7:33 pm

Andy131

Member Since: 09 Dec 2009
Location: Manchester
Posts: 2185

Silly question but do you have to apply the footbrake as you ask the handbrake to disengage with the switch? Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

6th Feb 2022 8:23 pm

JRCA

Member Since: 24 Jun 2019
Location: Guatemala
Posts: 10

Yes, footbrake should be applied and that is how I do it, but does not disengage...

It used to work fine before, until a couple of days ago that this began

6th Feb 2022 10:20 pm

enzofl2

Member Since: 30 Jan 2019
Location: Naples
Posts: 44

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Alaska White

Hello. May I know how you solved? Thank you Freelander 2 Y13 TD4 SE - Alaska White

30th Jun 2022 11:22 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5044

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

JRCA wrote:
Yes, footbrake should be applied and that is how I do it, but does not disengage...

It used to work fine before, until a couple of days ago that this began

I suppose you need to test the switch but there are no freebie wiring diagrams for the EPB that I know of. Jules

1st Jul 2022 9:29 am

enzofl2

Member Since: 30 Jan 2019
Location: Naples
Posts: 44

JRCA wrote:
Yes, footbrake should be applied and that is how I do it, but does not disengage...

It used to work fine before, until a couple of days ago that this began

Sorry for my poor English language.
I had changed the Winter-Summer tires, and I had not updated the CCF with the Official diagnosis.
I used the EPB maintenance mode and then Write New EPB Module.
So I recalibrated the Electronic Parking Brake, so the error disappeared from the IPC.
Hope it helps. Freelander 2 Y13 TD4 SE - Alaska White

3rd Jul 2022 2:53 pm

JRCA

Member Since: 24 Jun 2019
Location: Guatemala
Posts: 10

enzofl2 wrote:
Hello. May I know how you solved? Thank you

Hello enzofl2,

I decided to replace the switch, as everything kind of pointed in that direction. It is not an expensive part (not cheap either), but figured that if I would do all the disassembly to get to it (which is kind of laborious) might as well have the part and replace in case that was the problem.

And voila, it was a damaged switch. When I dismounted and examined it, could see that it was broken on the contact to release, and not the contact to engage, so that is the reason it was working as I described.

The part I replaced is: LR045644, and got it for US$65 from an original parts dealer in the US.

cheers, and regards to all!

6th Jul 2022 10:31 pm

JRCA

Member Since: 24 Jun 2019
Location: Guatemala
Posts: 10

jules wrote:
JRCA wrote:
Yes, footbrake should be applied and that is how I do it, but does not disengage...

It used to work fine before, until a couple of days ago that this began

I suppose you need to test the switch but there are no freebie wiring diagrams for the EPB that I know of.

Hi Jules,
You are right. I looked for inormation on the switch and how to get to it in Topix, and as I said on my previous message, looking at all the work dismantling would involve, decided to get the switch and then test. If it that was not the problem, then I would deal with it, but luckily it was.

regards!

6th Jul 2022 10:33 pm

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5044

well done. How much was a new switch in Guatemala? Jules

7th Jul 2022 2:21 pm

enzofl2

Member Since: 30 Jan 2019
Location: Naples
Posts: 44

JRCA wrote:
enzofl2 wrote:
Hello. May I know how you solved? Thank you

Hello enzofl2,

I decided to replace the switch, as everything kind of pointed in
...
The part I replaced is: LR045644, and got it for US$65 from an original parts dealer in the US.

cheers, and regards to all!

Thank you,
Greetings Enzofl2 Freelander 2 Y13 TD4 SE - Alaska White

10th Jul 2022 10:25 pm

JRCA

Member Since: 24 Jun 2019
Location: Guatemala
Posts: 10

jules wrote:
well done. How much was a new switch in Guatemala?

To be honest I didn't even try with the local dealer. Based on past experiences I figured it would have been much more expensive, they probably would not have it in stock, with a long wait to have it here.

For us it is quite easy and not too expensive to bring stuff from the US, so I usually go that way. I order online and send it to a freight forwarder in the US, and then ship it to Guatemala.

11th Jul 2022 9:18 pm

Ayrtonh95

Member Since: 29 Jan 2024
Location: derbyshire
Posts: 1

2013 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Barolo Black

EPB Switch fitting.

Hi, I can see that there are people here that have fitted the LR045644 EPB switch replacement. Can somebody please advise on how to do this? is it centre console out or can you replace the switch without having to do that? thanks in advance!

29th Jan 2024 7:31 pm

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