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Author Topic: shorting headlamps /rattle on handbrake  (Read 5882 times)

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HOOCH DB

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shorting headlamps /rattle on handbrake
« on: March 07, 2009, 04:15:29 PM »

shortiam having trouble with my handbrake ie rattle comming from handle when driving and seems like hand brake is still on anybody else come across this problem.also the other weekend whilst traveling to the airport in the rain my headlamps started to flicker on and off but havent done it since  confused ocs i am help anybody :partyman:
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Re: shorting headlamps /rattle on handbrake
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2009, 06:12:45 PM »

what jeep is it  :roll:
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Re: shorting headlamps /rattle on handbrake
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2009, 08:45:56 PM »

the flashing headlights is a classic for the xj's. upgrade the light bulbs and overload the lightswitch causing it to switch on and off. The best way to stop this is to run the headlamps through a relay. see the "gojeep" site for a more explained process.

 The hand brake may just be a loose connection underneath. what does the handbrake feel like, i.e how far can it be pulled up ? does it hold the jeep when it is on ? you might have a siezed handbrake cable.
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Re: shorting headlamps /rattle on handbrake
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2009, 08:41:42 AM »

its a 94 xj and the handbrake will only come up 4 notches but holds the jeep  :partyman:
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