Still do in the place i take mine to. I can remember slapping on and an apprentice Tapley meter and all, rolling down the centre isle of a coach i was testing in a very undignified manner.
Still do in the place i take mine to. I can remember slapping on and an apprentice Tapley meter and all, rolling down the centre isle of a coach i was testing in a very undignified manner.
Okay, according to the diagnostics I have a 'pump pressure switch fault'
So, is that this doohickey?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Ro...-switch-1995-1996-1997-1998-2002/264104988645
Anything I should do before assuming it's faulty and replacing it?
So, is that this doohickey?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Ro...-switch-1995-1996-1997-1998-2002/264104988645
Anything I should do before assuming it's faulty and replacing it?
Indeed it is. You can try unplugging it and reconnecting a few times. .
Datatek
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You can do a continuity check on the switch, pump the brake pedal 30 times to release pressure and check the switch is closed.
£70 for a USED switch? I seem to remember that SAAB use the same switch according to posts some time ago and a new one was cheaper than that.
True.
Cheapest I can find the Saab equivalent for is £150ish:
https://www.saabits.com/all/saab-90...h=73_110_117&zenid=hjlkapuel53lc1k7sgkui5j0k5
I picked up a used pump & switch for £70, as long as the switch works I got a spare pump out of the deal.
https://www.saabits.com/all/saab-90...h=73_110_117&zenid=hjlkapuel53lc1k7sgkui5j0k5
I picked up a used pump & switch for £70, as long as the switch works I got a spare pump out of the deal.
Datatek
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Without even checking the existing switch?
Yeah, I don't have a lot of free time, or access to a drive / garage so the only way I can do anything on the car is by arranging an afternoon in advance to go over to my dad's and put it on his drive.
The upshot of that is I'd rather spend £70 and have more chance of sorting the issue in one trip than mess around with my multimeter in the dark (the only time I can get to it) halfway down my street which is generally as close as I can park to the house.
I'll check the current switch before pulling it, I just want a spare on hand so I can replace it if it is that.
The upshot of that is I'd rather spend £70 and have more chance of sorting the issue in one trip than mess around with my multimeter in the dark (the only time I can get to it) halfway down my street which is generally as close as I can park to the house.
I'll check the current switch before pulling it, I just want a spare on hand so I can replace it if it is that.
Datatek
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Did unplugging it, using a bit of contact cleaner on plug and socket, then plugging in and out a few times to see if that sorts it not appeal to you?
Indeed it did.
That's about 5% of posts being relevant? On reflection, that sounds higher than average.
Some other good info was passed on in other posts. So not a total disaster of a thread.
If we're doing useful info.....
Swapping the pressure switch is a doddle, and doesn't require bleeding the brakes (well, I didn't, your mileage may vary).
There's only a couple of complications. One is the pressure switch connector, there's a metal retaining spring clamp thing on it, you'll need to pry this up with a screwdriver or something.
The other complication is that the bracket holding up the fusebox is cunningly located exactly where you need to put a spanner to get on the pressure switch. So unbolt the fusebox, push it up out of the way, unbolt and remove the bracket and you can now get a (big) spanner on the pressure switch. It 'cracks' pretty easily (I did it with a set of pipe plier things since I didn't have a spanner big enough, so not much leverage required) and you can then unthread it with your fingers.
Swapping the pressure switch is a doddle, and doesn't require bleeding the brakes (well, I didn't, your mileage may vary).
There's only a couple of complications. One is the pressure switch connector, there's a metal retaining spring clamp thing on it, you'll need to pry this up with a screwdriver or something.
The other complication is that the bracket holding up the fusebox is cunningly located exactly where you need to put a spanner to get on the pressure switch. So unbolt the fusebox, push it up out of the way, unbolt and remove the bracket and you can now get a (big) spanner on the pressure switch. It 'cracks' pretty easily (I did it with a set of pipe plier things since I didn't have a spanner big enough, so not much leverage required) and you can then unthread it with your fingers.
myfirstl322
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Datatek
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If you are moving the fuse box, might be safer to disconnect the battery first.
