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Old 25th November 2018, 12:07   #1
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Hi all, I need some help if possible.

Car passed mot last month, but, yesterday I found out my reversing lights were not working.

I have just followed the how to in tech section, and after cleaning I tried the button manually and they worked fine, so I thought great, job done.

Put wheel back on and started engine with my wife behind saying that my lights were still not working when gears were put in reverse.

Now I need help as to what else could be wrong.

Thanks in advance to all

paul
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Old 25th November 2018, 13:49   #2
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the end of the switch plunger wears away over time. the fix depending on what you have to hand a blob of solder on the end will do or a new switch.btw i am far from daft but what button did you clean and then test?
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Old 25th November 2018, 14:18   #3
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I cleaned and checked the plunger that unscrews that is behind the n/s/f wheel
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Old 25th November 2018, 15:23   #4
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Hi all, I need some help if possible.

Car passed mot last month, but, yesterday I found out my reversing lights were not working.

I have just followed the how to in tech section, and after cleaning I tried the button manually and they worked fine, so I thought great, job done.

Put wheel back on and started engine with my wife behind saying that my lights were still not working when gears were put in reverse.

Now I need help as to what else could be wrong.

Thanks in advance to all

paul
Well the first to consider is a new reversing switch and if not that what about the fuse ?
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Old 25th November 2018, 18:18   #5
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First thing I'd do is take off the plug and bridge the wires to confirm it is the switch, if it is get a replacement ive had a couple that work when pressed by hand but have worn so the gearbox plunger doesn't have enough throw to always connect
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Old 25th November 2018, 21:35   #6
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I have just put a post on Technical, just wondering if I need a special spanner (ie cranked open ring spanner) to fit around the plastic section to get onto the hex without getting stuck between the gearbox webs? I've ordered a new switch anyway as I found one for <£8.
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Old 26th November 2018, 21:35   #7
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I used a 19mm deep socket piece of cake.
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Old 26th November 2018, 22:11   #8
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Strange, 19mm ring was too big, - wouldn't grip at all! Do they make this with different sized hex? I think mine is 17mm. I'll see what the new one is, when it arrives.
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