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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => GENERAL => Topic started by: i30premy on June 29, 2020, 05:02:11

Title: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: i30premy on June 29, 2020, 05:02:11
Any members have any experience with reparing a broken EPB Switch/lever/thingy?

It appears to be a small plastic lever that when pulled, activates the parking brake.
The lever has a pivot point - maybe just a couple of plastic lugs that I guess have broken off so no longer pivots & we need to hold lever in a certain way to activate switch. With a bit of pulling in a certain way, works eventually.
Car is currently in for a 8 year service so mentioned that EPB needed repairs.
They offered to get me a quote......
$500+   :crazy1: $260 for the part and the rest for 1.5+ hours labour as consol needs to be removed.

I think that switch lever could be easily fixed by drilling a couple of holes & putting a peice of wire through if can get switch assembly out of consol - just need to figure how to do it easily
Title: Re: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: i30premy on June 29, 2020, 08:52:31
Update:

Have found an original part on eBay for $58 so have ordered but need to come from S Korea - 2-4+ weeks in current situation.

Getting a rego check (due on 2nd July) whilst car in for service - just had a call as EPB switch has failed on a couple of occasions whilst tech was testing & now informed that it can't be passed for rego.
Funny that we have never parked car without EPB on since problem arose!!
Informed them to just forget rego check & I'll get a local workshop to do it - now they're not sure if that will be allowed   :crazy1:
Title: Re: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: Dazzler on June 29, 2020, 10:00:07
That's a bit of a pain Neville..  :undecided:
Title: Re: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: The Gonz on June 29, 2020, 10:36:56
Do you have the eBay link? I'll look at the viability of 3D printing a new lever.
Title: Re: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: Dazzler on June 29, 2020, 12:00:24
Do you have the eBay link? I'll look at the viability of 3D printing a new lever.

 :brilliant:
Title: Re: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: sundiz on June 29, 2020, 17:12:23
Update:

 but need to come from S Korea - 2-4+ weeks in current situation.


What S-Korea store ships spare parts? I've been waiting my order for several months. Koraps say that they can not ship orders due pandemic...
Title: Re: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: i30premy on June 29, 2020, 22:24:19
Hi Gents,

Looks like the consol will need to come out to get to switch module as it appears to be screwed from underneath.

eBay link EPB Link (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/GENUINE-SWITCH-ASSY-EPB-93766A5000-for-HYUNDAI-I30-2012-15/202614547075?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)

Although seller has msg'd me suggesting part not compatible & could I supply part # from existing one - not really an option as not accesible with major work.

(https://i.ibb.co/XX2sx57/i30EPB.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: The Gonz on June 30, 2020, 09:11:53
Ah, yep, no value for working out a replacement print.
Is the switch loose enough to come away? Probably not.
I'd have to get images of the complete lever from all angles to attempt to create a new one, and for that you would likely have to dismantle it. :Pout:
Title: Re: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: i30premy on June 30, 2020, 10:02:12
Thanks Gonz, It appears to screw from under consol so a major job to remove.

And to make things worse, they failed it on rego inspection which needs renewal on 2nd July - yep in 2 days.
eBay part I purchased is for a LHD model so no good for me - seller has offered to refund payment.
Am chasing wreckers now but not hopeful.
Looks like I'm going to need to buy a new one & get it fitted so can get car reg ASAP
Title: Re: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: The Gonz on June 30, 2020, 11:31:17
Shame. I'd roll up my sleeves and temporarily replace it with a simple toggle switch just to get it passed.

 :link: SPDT Heavy Duty Toggle Switch Center Off Momentary | eBay (https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SPDT-Heavy-Duty-Toggle-Switch-Center-Off-Momentary/221679806226?epid=1403515410&hash=item339d256712:g:b~8AAOSwr7ZW3qM~&redirect=mobile)
Title: Re: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: mickd on June 30, 2020, 22:37:49
Thanks Gonz, It appears to screw from under consol so a major job to remove.

And to make things worse, they failed it on rego inspection which needs renewal on 2nd July - yep in 2 days.
eBay part I purchased is for a LHD model so no good for me - seller has offered to refund payment.
Am chasing wreckers now but not hopeful.
Looks like I'm going to need to buy a new one & get it fitted so can get car reg ASAP
FFS,  Surely it can be put to be changed or make a note on the inspection report . State why it can't be changed.
Title: Re: EPB Switch Repair
Post by: nzenigma on June 30, 2020, 23:30:47
I cant see why you are p@##sing about with some workshop.
DIY or get the kid next door to do it.
In only a morning:-
Pull the switch out, check contacts ( is it a one or two pole switch ?)
Take it to a Jaycar store (someone there should be able to check the above details )  buy one like in Gonz's post.
Connect wires.
Use a piece of plastic to mount switch. Use silicone so that it can be removed later.
Go and get rego.
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