Reversing Lights / sensors

[EXILED FALCON]

Hi, has anyone else had the problem that when shifting into reverse the lights don't come and and the censor doesn't activiate? It's been kind of gradual from working well to every now and again to now not at all. Will I have to remove all of gear covering inside the car or have to go underneath the car to get to the connection which is presumably faulty? Any assistance greatly received! Cheers. Jon

[courier118]

Reverse light switch,it controls the lights and the reverse sensors........25 min job to replace........Take nearside front wheel off......The switch can clearly be seen with the electrical plug on it.....check to see its still connected.....if it is.........IIRC 19mm deep ring spanner........unscrew then fit new switch..........job done

[COLVERT]

Same problem. Did mine 3 days ago. Now working perfectly.
Ignore Haynes manual as it tells you to take off the undertray and wheel arch !!!!!!

Another cockup by Haynes to add to the list.



Colvert. :D

[COLVERT]

PS. Used a box spanner cos there is very little room to move a ring spanner as you will find out. Lol.



Colvert.:getmecoat::getmecoat::getmecoat:

[SteveB]

Happened to mine about 6 months ago. I pulled off the connector from the switch behind the NSF wheel, gave it a good WD40 and replaced it. It's been 100% fine ever since !

[EXILED FALCON]

Gents, thanks for the great advice. When it eventually stops raining here I'll have a look. I see the switches are avilabe on eBay for around £10 so it's not too drastic.

[COLVERT]

Didn't change mine. Just took it out, pinged it back and forth a few times. Put it back in and it works OK.


Colvert.