Rover 75 reverse light issue, not switch, fuse or bulb!

Jpp01uk · 8th July 2011, 13:56

Hi,

I just picked up my first 75 a few days ago, and so far I'm impressed.

One issue is the reverse lights. They don't work, along with the parking sensor.

Now, I guessed at the switch, replaced it, didn't fix it. Checked the bulbs, they are fine. Checked the fuse in passenger 41, all good. Checked the relay r4, it has four terminals and two light up, don't know if the others should...

Other than that, what else could be wrong? Do the sensors and lights share the wires heading the rear of the car off the reverse switch?

Thanks for any help!

Dragrad · 10th July 2011, 00:41

Have a free bump

Sorry, but I do not have the Technical Knowledge to answer you question

Greeners · 10th July 2011, 14:27

Remove the plug from the switch and short the 2 wires together. Pop the ignition on and check the lights work. Once you sort the lights out the sensors should work.

Make sure the switch is fully screwed home.

Jpp01uk · 22nd July 2011, 14:12

Hi Greeners,

Only just noticed you'd replied, but following your advice, I used a paperclip to bridge the connection, and the lights/sensor worked, so knew the switch wasn't in far enough.

Not having the correct tools, I just keeping playing with it until it eventually worked!

Nice simple fix, thanks for the shorting idea otherwise I'd probably have given up!

onyxcrowle · 12th June 2014, 23:34

Hi sorry if this is on the wrong bit Please don't delete this.
I'm. not yet able to post in technical.
I just bought a MG Zt×CDTI 2.0
the reversing lights don't work.
I've checked fuses they look ok
but are tiny compared to the fuses in most cars.
The bulbs seem ok though one looks missing.
when I googled it Ebat came up.with a swith yet being a computer engineer n no mechanic ive no idea where it goes or if this will fix it. I need it urgently please please help me.
I'm going to post my number if it's ok.
im nr Scunthorpe if anyone can suggest a cheap place to get it fixed.
im at a total loss.
im also very ill n need regular access to doctors n hospital I live out of Scunthorpe nr to Thorne.
please if anyone has any ideas help me.
Kind regards
Jonathan
mods please bear with me n allow me this post or at least if it needs moved to the right bit please would you do that.
Also please keep my number on it.kind regards and thanks in advance.
Jonathan.
Ps does anyone know a cheap body shop .
The front bumper is a am disgrace also I need two new mg badges and the wee union flag logos for the doors.
Note though I'm on a very limited budget.
so if this ls a day project n doesn't need and large spanners im willing to give it a go.
kind regards Jonathan

onyxcrowle · 12th June 2014, 23:45

Also where do I find the switch n how do I remove it please

SirRustalot · 13th June 2014, 07:48

I have the same problem. I've got the gearbox out right now to replace the slave cylinder so it's an ideal chance to check the switch and narrow things down. Nine times out of ten it always seems to be the switch.

It's on the gearbox, roughly halfway up the main body and on the nearside. It's accessible by removing the nearside front wheel, possibly the undervalance and it should present itself. Don't mix it up with the other sensor which is for the flywheel/crank. Remove the wire and try the a paperclip test. There's a thread on now explaining that in more detail.

J1MBO · 13th June 2014, 08:53

Jonathan I've removed your mobile number as per the clubs faq14.3, members can contact you by pm or via the email link to request your number.

A good starting point is the link in Greeners signature

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ghlight=switch

And the location is just above the nearside driveshaft - picture of a manual car.

onyxcrowle · 13th June 2014, 09:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by J1MBO

Jonathan I've removed your mobile number as per the clubs faq14.3, members can contact you by pm or via the email link to request your number.

A good starting point is the link in Greeners signature

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ghlight=switch

And the location is just above the nearside driveshaft - picture of a manual car.

Hi Many thanks sir, you are a godsend, I just checked the car, Turned the wheel full to the riight shone my bright torch up there and to my surprise that whole connector was off and swinging around in the breeze, Reconnected it.
Put a new bulb in at the back one was missing.
Now it works great so thank you.
Final issue though is the left hand holder assembly for all the bulbs seems very tricky to clip back in, So it's not fully clicked into place.
Is there a knack for getting it back in please?
Also my front left indicator is white not orange, I tried to remove the bulb but it wont come out.
Is there a way to get it out easily?.
I got the bulb holder out and hanging free of the car but the bulb flat refused to come out.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Again many thanks for the reversing thing.
I had visions of a costly job there

.

7T5 · 24th April 2018, 15:08

Old thread but i tried to replace mine at the weekend. My switch is as per the picture but the one on the car is different with spade connectors and no proper end to the wire. I guess its been botched at some point. What can be done please?

8th July 2011, 13:56	#1
Jpp01uk Newbie Rover 75 conneseur cdti Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ely, Cambridge Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 reverse light issue, not switch, fuse or bulb! Hi, I just picked up my first 75 a few days ago, and so far I'm impressed. One issue is the reverse lights. They don't work, along with the parking sensor. Now, I guessed at the switch, replaced it, didn't fix it. Checked the bulbs, they are fine. Checked the fuse in passenger 41, all good. Checked the relay r4, it has four terminals and two light up, don't know if the others should... Other than that, what else could be wrong? Do the sensors and lights share the wires heading the rear of the car off the reverse switch? Thanks for any help!

10th July 2011, 00:41	#2
Dragrad This is my second home *None DROWNED** Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cardigan Posts: 33,339 Thanks: 1,257 Thanked 1,664 Times in 1,081 Posts	Have a free bump Sorry, but I do not have the Technical Knowledge to answer you question __________________ Andrew Ich Dien Problem solving is... lateral thinking SEARCH FIRST ...ASK LATER...

10th July 2011, 14:27	#3
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Remove the plug from the switch and short the 2 wires together. Pop the ignition on and check the lights work. Once you sort the lights out the sensors should work. Make sure the switch is fully screwed home. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

12th June 2014, 23:34	#5
onyxcrowle Newbie FX52OHO Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Callander Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	help urgent no reversing lights car going for mot Hi sorry if this is on the wrong bit Please don't delete this. I'm. not yet able to post in technical. I just bought a MG Zt×CDTI 2.0 the reversing lights don't work. I've checked fuses they look ok but are tiny compared to the fuses in most cars. The bulbs seem ok though one looks missing. when I googled it Ebat came up.with a swith yet being a computer engineer n no mechanic ive no idea where it goes or if this will fix it. I need it urgently please please help me. I'm going to post my number if it's ok. im nr Scunthorpe if anyone can suggest a cheap place to get it fixed. im at a total loss. im also very ill n need regular access to doctors n hospital I live out of Scunthorpe nr to Thorne. please if anyone has any ideas help me. Kind regards Jonathan mods please bear with me n allow me this post or at least if it needs moved to the right bit please would you do that. Also please keep my number on it.kind regards and thanks in advance. Jonathan. Ps does anyone know a cheap body shop . The front bumper is a am disgrace also I need two new mg badges and the wee union flag logos for the doors. Note though I'm on a very limited budget. so if this ls a day project n doesn't need and large spanners im willing to give it a go. kind regards Jonathan Last edited by J1MBO; 13th June 2014 at 08:47.. Reason: mobile number removed due to FAQ 14.3

13th June 2014, 07:48	#7
SirRustalot Gets stuck in Box of ales and some cheap sunglasses Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 670 Thanks: 323 Thanked 174 Times in 92 Posts	I have the same problem. I've got the gearbox out right now to replace the slave cylinder so it's an ideal chance to check the switch and narrow things down. Nine times out of ten it always seems to be the switch. It's on the gearbox, roughly halfway up the main body and on the nearside. It's accessible by removing the nearside front wheel, possibly the undervalance and it should present itself. Don't mix it up with the other sensor which is for the flywheel/crank. Remove the wire and try the a paperclip test. There's a thread on now explaining that in more detail. __________________ Chocolate digestives - now there's a biscuit you can trust. Last edited by SirRustalot; 13th June 2014 at 07:54..

22nd July 2011, 14:12	#4
Jpp01uk Newbie Rover 75 conneseur cdti Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ely, Cambridge Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Greeners, Only just noticed you'd replied, but following your advice, I used a paperclip to bridge the connection, and the lights/sensor worked, so knew the switch wasn't in far enough. Not having the correct tools, I just keeping playing with it until it eventually worked! Nice simple fix, thanks for the shorting idea otherwise I'd probably have given up!

12th June 2014, 23:45	#6
onyxcrowle Newbie FX52OHO Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Callander Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Also where do I find the switch n how do I remove it please

13th June 2014, 08:53	#8
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Jonathan I've removed your mobile number as per the clubs faq14.3, members can contact you by pm or via the email link to request your number. A good starting point is the link in Greeners signature http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ghlight=switch And the location is just above the nearside driveshaft - picture of a manual car. Last edited by J1MBO; 13th June 2014 at 09:02.. Reason: added picture

24th April 2018, 15:08	#10
7T5 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Lothian Posts: 838 Thanks: 930 Thanked 246 Times in 185 Posts	Old thread but i tried to replace mine at the weekend. My switch is as per the picture but the one on the car is different with spade connectors and no proper end to the wire. I guess its been botched at some point. What can be done please?