Lid
Member Since: 26 Apr 2013
Location: Welwyn Garden City
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I recently bought an manual 08 XS to tow a horse box with and so far I am very happy with it, although the horse is not sure yet and in fact he is wearing out the horsebox rather quickly!
The reason for this post though is to understand the handbrake system. I have found that sometimes it automatically disengages when I pull away and sometimes it does not. I checked the book and it seems to say that only the autos automatically disengage. Please can someone tell me why my manual version is randomly offering me this feature?
Thanks.
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 27th May 2013 8:25 pm |
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Ade
Member Since: 26 Nov 2008
Location: West Lothian
Posts: 950
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Automatic handbrake release function can be added to the manual transmission D3's via someone with an autologic, I dont think it was ever a factory LR option
Probably been done by the previous owner
From memory the handbrake will release when both the clutch and accelerator pedal are used at the same time
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| 28th May 2013 7:13 am |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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EPB auto release was standard on manuals from 08MY (maybe even 07MY) The End
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| 28th May 2013 11:15 am |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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definately std from 07  Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
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| 28th May 2013 11:34 am |
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