Parking brake indicator switch position? (1 Viewer)

[cruiserboy14]

Hello all. After seeing @GA Architect s post. I was empowered to get my own working. Everything is hooked up. But I can’t see where the switch that is actuated by the parking break is located. It’s just hanging. Does anyone have a picture of the location? I can’t find a picture in my manuals. Thank you all for any help..

 

[tjhaga]

What year and model of landcruiser?

 

[cruiserboy14]

!! Oh ya!! Sorry folks! It’s an April of 77 fj40.

 

[GA Architect]

!! Oh ya!! Sorry folks! It’s an April of 77 fj40.

How about a shout-out to SOR ( click here ).....see pick below

It screws into the back of the bracket that attaches the parking brake assembly to the lower dash. And if you need actual photos, I can take some this afternoon.

 

[cruiserboy14]

That’s interesting.. I saw that spot but didn’t see why it Would work .. but seeing it exploded.. I’ll do some poking around!!

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[GA Architect]

That’s interesting.. I saw that spot but didn’t see why it Would work .. but seeing it exploded.. I’ll do some poking around!!

Note, once you find the location and screw the switch in, there is a fine line of working depth. Screw it in too far and the brake won't release, not screw it in enough and it wont activate the switch. Thus is the reason for the extra nut on the switch's threads, to lock in place once you find the working depth.

 

[cruiserboy14]

@ToyotaMatt its definitely switch #2.

@GA Architect thank you for the heads up!! I’ll be mindful of it.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

@ToyotaMatt its definitely switch #2.

@GA Architect thank you for the heads up!! I’ll be mindful of it.

are you missing the switch ?

or do you have one yet to be installed

 

[cruiserboy14]

I have one. But I’m not sure if it works. Lol. Still playing.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

 

[bikersmurf]

I’ve had good results opening up Toyota switches, polishing the contacts, lubing them, and reassembling them. I’ve never seen one of those switches, and individual results may vary.

 

[cruiserboy14]

@bikersmurf ive already opened it and cleaned it. I do that as well if I can.

@ToyotaMatt mine is a 2 prong.

 

[bikersmurf]

You should be set... it’s usually not hard on quality components.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

i Really LIKE the OEM Parts Maker's casting Stamps !

i have Never seen either the Throwing Star or the Leaning T either ?

Thats tight ...........

 

[cruiserboy14]

Well... I’ve replaced the bulbs, checked the brake booster connections, adjusted the switch.. nothing yet.

 

[bikersmurf]

Ground?

Fuse?

Multimeter... can never have too many tools

 

[cruiserboy14]

The fuse is good. As far as I can see. I haven’t had a problem there yet. I’m not sure where the ground would be. I assumed it was grounded by the connection to the dash.

 

[GA Architect]

Here are some pics.

Note, the ground for the parking brake is/are attached to the brake warning switch under the brake master cylinder.

 

[emac]

a simple test light can be useful to check for current going to the switch.....it is my first go to tool for electrical. Simple and easy. When I have to break out the multimeter I have to think more! @GA Architect is on the thread....so you are in good hands for sure!