As I won't be using the RR for a while (now working from home) is it worth leaving the EPB "off" whilst it's laid up to stop it seizing to the rear discs? I've read somewhere it can be put in "off" by taking out a fuse???
My gut feeling is to just fire it up weekly and use the EPB to keep things working OK. Raise/lower at same time etc.
I have a Ctek into towing electrics which I will use to top up battery every 2 weeks if I don't use the RR...
Thoughts? Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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just leave it in 'park'....dont activate the brake. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Thanks Stan. For some reason I thought it came on automatically but that's good to know!
Everyday is a school day
 Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Yep. What Stan said.

Jim

Rob/ Stan,
I am not 100% certain but I think the EPB does come on automatically on switch off of ignition.
The EPB module then automatically depowers after the vehicle shut down time.

I pulled the emergency release cord on mine a couple of weeks ago when I thought it was stuck on, but it wasn’t.

Watching the red brake symbol on the dash as you apply/ release it is the only way to know.
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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Page 94 in the drivers handbook tells you how to prevent automatic operation.

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Thanks Mike.

Mine's all tucked up on a Ctek too, for the foreseeable  Current: FF Westminster money pit

Gone:
RRS 4.2 SC
RRS 3.6 TDV8
FL2 TD4

Ditto, but I might just take it out for a run tomorrow while we are still allowed out.

Keep safe Brad
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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And you and yours too Mike. Current: FF Westminster money pit

Gone:
RRS 4.2 SC
RRS 3.6 TDV8
FL2 TD4

interesting Mike..

so theres an auto setting for the epb then...


i think by default the epb is in manual mode??

in all my FF's i had i've only used park [transmission lock] with a few exceptions like the tunnel or parking on a hill.. ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Perhaps I am reading it wrong, but , my interpretation is that when you select Park and switch off ignition it automatically applies the EPB, but as the car powers down, the EPB module depowers to prevent battery drain .
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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so when you start and select drive/reverse you have to release the epb?? ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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No, you don’t need to touch the brake handle.
Watch the red light , it goes off as soon as you move.
Mike. G reg 2.5VM Vogue Portofino red 1991- 1999
V reg 2.5td P38 Rioja red 1999- 2006
53 reg td6 Vogue Oslo blue 2006- 2015
11 reg 4.4 TdV8 Vogue SE. Baltic blue 2015- date.
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I'll try it later again but I just put into P and then switched off without applying EPB. Locked car.
When I unlocked then switched ignition on again (no start) the red parking light was not on the dash.
I've got it on charge at moment but will look later and see if the EPB has applied. I'll also start and then select D and see if I hear/feel it release. I'll also check to see if the red parking light is on dash when I open/start it.
I bet Craig will be along soon and tells us  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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Just opened it. No red light.
Ignition on. Still no red light.
Switched off and locked.
My assumption is it's now "off".
Will start it later and check again.
Maybe the previous owner already disabled auto function?  Gone to a good home: 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE Buckingham Blue with Ivory and clear glass = "Rory"
2025MY Defender D350 90 in Silicon Silver on coils
1974 Series 3 Lightweight = "Millie"
Many, many other Landies over the years
My preferred specialist: www.glenrands.co.uk
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