Handbrake Warning Light

I have a 99 disco II, and the Handbrake warning light keeps coming on while driving. The handbrake is full down and it only goes off when there is a bump in the road or a change of pitch to the car (up or down hills).

I have read there might be a connection on the side of the handbrake that if loose tapping can turn the light on and off but this is not happening im my case. From what i have read it could be a loose connection behined the center column or something. Does anyone know if this is a DIY job and if so where i can get the information on what goes where and how to instructions online?

Thanks very much

Ewen

check oil level in reservoir and swich is on drivers side of lever remove switch panel to access it

There's a bar across the top of the handbrake lever that activates a switch; on mine the bar had snapped so nothing was hitting the switch even when the brake was taken off. When I rewelded the bar I found the switch was badly worn on one side so it wasn't even making contact. A new switch was very cheap and cured it instantly. You can check by removing the centre console.

the switch thing is a common issue but be advised this lamp is not just handbrake warning lamp, it is there to warn :
1. low brake fluid level,
2. handbrake on
3. brake control system failure affecting EBD.

so before u remove the console listen to jamesmartin and check the fluid level first.