Reverse lights not working

Mark_from_Essex · 3rd August 2008, 19:32

Hi all

I have a problem with the reverse lights on my car - they don't work! Every now and again they are OK but the majority of the time they don't come on when engaging reverse. My reverse sensors are also not working each time this happens. Car is a 2002 manual CDT Club saloon. Any thoughts please? Many thanks, Mark.

JohnDotCom · 3rd August 2008, 19:42

I would think the Reverse Light sensor switch.
UMB100090 Switch-reverse light manual transmission £6.87 +VAT
That is for Manual Gearbox for Diesel.
I am sure some more knowledgeable people will be along soon.

Mark_from_Essex · 3rd August 2008, 19:51

Thanks JDC - is it a pig of a job? I am no mechanic but willing to have a go if its not too involved!! Thanks

comet · 3rd August 2008, 19:57

NO, tis fairly simple, take left front wheel off and you should be able to see the offending switch on the gearbox. You will need a long reach 19mm skt to remove as a spanner is troublesome if you damage the body of the switch.
Once wheel is off it takes about 15mins to do. Hope this helps.

Mark_from_Essex · 3rd August 2008, 19:58

Excellent, thanks for that. Any ideas where I can get the switch from?

JohnDotCom · 3rd August 2008, 20:03

Rimmers or any XPart Spares Dealer.

comet · 3rd August 2008, 20:07

I would not go for the rover part as in the parts book, I have changed 2. The Intermotor part I have fitted has outlasted both, see part number above. Look in Motor factors or a good spares shop.

Dave Goody · 3rd August 2008, 21:42

Another Essex Boy, Welcome, we will dominate, exterminate, exterminate, Oh damn, forgot to take the pills again

Dave

Rog · 4th August 2008, 13:37

Mark

Mine had the same problem the other day. Take off the f/n/s wheel. Took off the electrical connector, cleaned it all up and put it back on. Now good as gold. You may not need a new switch.

Rog

3rd August 2008, 19:32	#1
Mark_from_Essex Newbie Rover 75 CDT saloon Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rochford, Essex Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Reverse lights not working Hi all I have a problem with the reverse lights on my car - they don't work! Every now and again they are OK but the majority of the time they don't come on when engaging reverse. My reverse sensors are also not working each time this happens. Car is a 2002 manual CDT Club saloon. Any thoughts please? Many thanks, Mark.

3rd August 2008, 21:42	#8
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3rd August 2008, 19:51	#3
Mark_from_Essex Newbie Rover 75 CDT saloon Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rochford, Essex Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks JDC - is it a pig of a job? I am no mechanic but willing to have a go if its not too involved!! Thanks

3rd August 2008, 19:57	#4
comet Avid contributor CDTConnSE Wreg 102000mls Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Grappenhall. Cheshire Posts: 105 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 1 Post	NO, tis fairly simple, take left front wheel off and you should be able to see the offending switch on the gearbox. You will need a long reach 19mm skt to remove as a spanner is troublesome if you damage the body of the switch. Once wheel is off it takes about 15mins to do. Hope this helps.

3rd August 2008, 19:58	#5
Mark_from_Essex Newbie Rover 75 CDT saloon Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rochford, Essex Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Excellent, thanks for that. Any ideas where I can get the switch from?

3rd August 2008, 20:03	#6
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Rimmers or any XPart Spares Dealer.

3rd August 2008, 20:07	#7
comet Avid contributor CDTConnSE Wreg 102000mls Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Grappenhall. Cheshire Posts: 105 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 1 Post	I would not go for the rover part as in the parts book, I have changed 2. The Intermotor part I have fitted has outlasted both, see part number above. Look in Motor factors or a good spares shop.

4th August 2008, 13:37	#9
Rog Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 544 Thanks: 26 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Mark Mine had the same problem the other day. Take off the f/n/s wheel. Took off the electrical connector, cleaned it all up and put it back on. Now good as gold. You may not need a new switch. Rog