Editing Radio Installation (section)

===Handbrake Sensor===
If your new radio has video then it will likely have a handbrake sensor. This prevents the unit from displaying moving images unless the handbrake is on (its the law in some countries). I'd suggest fitting it in the UK to avoid difficult conversations with insurance companies. On the elise this wire connects to the spade connector nearest the floor on the parking brake microswitch. Best approach is to mod the spade connection to take both wires rather than scotch locks or wire cutting. To reach this you need to remove the centre console. To hide the wire you will probably also have to remove the cable tunnel which separates the footwells. Access to the microswitch is easier if you undo and remove the front mounting bolt so it rotates upwards on the remaining rear bolt. I chose to replace the bolt with an allen headed equivalent which makes it a lot easier tighten as the locknuts are quite stiff.