Reverse lights question

[A5HL3Y]

Does the gti have a fuse for the reverse lights and am i right in thinking it has 2 reverse lights as i noticed i havnt got any working but must have gone in the last week as i had MOT monday
cheers

A5HL3Y

 

[captin_urbis]

yeah there should be a fuse, check the lower glovebox under stearing collumn, should read all fuses and order. if not check the bulbs

yes there is 2 lights btw each running on one fuse

 

[DPJ]

If not fuse or bulbs, the switch on the gearbox has gone.

 

[captin_urbis]

easy fix then or not???

 

[DPJ]

Easy to put a new switch in.

To test the switch...

Right on top of the gearbox.... (There are two electrical connectors, the rearmost one is the speed sensor.)

To check, pull the connector off, ignition on, see if there is 12v across the connector (there should be)

Secondly, out of gear, then see if there is infinite resistance across the switch terminals. Then, stick it in reverse, there should be minimal resistance. If there is still infinite resistance, the switch is goosed.

 

[Dolly_Gti]

Reverse lights are not a MOT item, trust me i done the course innit!

 

[captin_urbis]

innit? lol

 

[Dolly_Gti]

sorry i went all gangster for a moment lol

 

[captin_urbis]

lol tis ok my bezza m8 does it 24/7 innit

 

[CraigW]

It could definetely be the switch, thats a common problem on the Golf aswell.

 

[robreidmotors]

sorry i went all gangster for a moment lol

Yeah and gangstas dont have em cos their rudeboy innit, west side

Serious thing, i just did mine and i dont know if a previous owner changed the connector that goes onto the switch, but i ended up having to use a knife to cut off the two little plastic 'moulds' as they stopped them going into the connector.

Just in case anyone else has the issue.

 

[A5HL3Y]

the bulbs look fine to me, so i will check the fuse tomorrow and put 2 new bulbs in incase and if its still not working then a new switch will be required

 

[caddyrage]

My van is doing the same.

When you put it in reverse, you can see the lights flash on then go off straight away.

Common problem with the gearbox switch. Your best to take the switch out to write down the part number as there's a few out there and not all work.

 

[robreidmotors]

My van is doing the same.

When you put it in reverse, you can see the lights flash on then go off straight away.

Common problem with the gearbox switch. Your best to take the switch out to write down the part number as there's a few out there and not all work.

I got mine from GSF, think it was only about five pounds, works fine, seems well built etc

 

[Brummy]

Checked mine as the reverse lights have never worked since i got the car.. following what it says in the Haynes liarbook, im getting (with no electrics at all) naff on the switch in any forward gears, but the multi-meter beeps continuity when reverse is selected .. figure the switch is ok?.. bulbs are all ok..holders are fine ( have tried other complete bulb holder units and same issue). Damn! kinda tells me the issue is somewhere in the wiring ?!?!?!

 

[DPJ]

Sounding that way John.

Any power on the connector when ignition on?

 

[Brummy]

dunno Dave, i was just out getting something out of my van and grabbed the multi while i was out there..will give that a try next, at least theat should tell me which side of the loom its likely to be.. be a decent idea to check for any voltage down at the rear end too, altho' as i said, ive swapped bulbs and the clusters, so

 

[Brummy]

*oh, and off topic.. I started the car up.. damn I so much wanna go for a spin

 

[Fl@pper]

mine flash now and then but it's the huge black plastic housing type which i can't be arsed to buy and fit

 

[Brummy]

the clusters themselves? ive got a spare (pair) lurking around in my cubby under the stairs fella..i can get them down to pod for you if you want them ? (if your not going , surely someone local to you is?