Earlier in the week we spilled a cup of coffee on the console some of which went into the EPB switch. It is a 2013 model with the electronic handbrake. No immediate problems but the switch movement became sticky and today it threw up a parking brake fault code. Now the handbrake sometimes jams on and is difficult to release so am not using it. So I think the switch has been damaged.
Have ordered a replacement switch . Can anyone let me know how to get to the switch to replace it. Have searched but can't find any clear instructions . Do I have to remove the central console ?
Any help would be much appreciated? FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

Have a look on “Home> Maintenance & Mods> EPB Switch replacement….

Jules did some good posts….18th January ‘25…….full details… FL2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto MY 2012— current
D2 TD5 HSE Man MY 1999 470kmls….gone 2014 ….lovely engine..chassis rotten
D1 300TDI Man MY 1996 56kmls….gone 1999…D2 much better
Wife’s FL1 1.8P MY 2001 32kmls …gone 2007…has Mini since.

Thanks.

Thought I may have needed to remove the best selector itself.
Just waiting for the part to arrive before I start to disassemble. FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

Update

Just as the new switch arrived and with the help of this forum, I had worked out what was involved to remove and replace the old switch, the Fault warning light cleared itself and the EPB is working normally again. I can only assume that any coffee residue has dried out and is no longer causing a problem.Switch movement was a bit sticky but a quick blast of silicone spray cleared that up. Will wait a week to check all is well before I return the part for a refund. Happy Days !! FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey

Good result….! Steady with the coffee / drink next time…..! FL2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto MY 2012— current
D2 TD5 HSE Man MY 1999 470kmls….gone 2014 ….lovely engine..chassis rotten
D1 300TDI Man MY 1996 56kmls….gone 1999…D2 much better
Wife’s FL1 1.8P MY 2001 32kmls …gone 2007…has Mini since.