reverse

im woundering if anyone knows where on the gearbox the switch is to? and best way to get to it? as ive had a look underneath when I was servicing it and whatever I pulled out did not have any threads on it so not sure if it was a sensor or a vent.

I have searched but cannot for the life of me find a post someone write about changing the bulb in the reverse light for a more powerful one. It's lunacy how dim it is, so if anyone knows where this post was, or in fact has the info to hand, I'd appreciate it! And...while we're on the...

Is this possible? I want a backbox back on as the drone noises are really starting to get on my tit ends now. I hate it! I get some wierd resonating noises at certain MPH, kids are complaining of 'buzzing' heads after a medium/long journey. When the exhaust people do the mufflerectomy do they...

Hi, My 52 reg 1.9 TDi needed a new gearbox after 80,000 miles. Now I find that when I engage reverse gear that the reversing lights do not come on nor the parking sensor (though it does if I use the switch). Is this a simple fix? Fuses and bulbs seem okay. Mechanic told me that he has seen...

recently took charge of a cupra r but am a bit doubtful; of the brakes....they sometimes sound a bit grindy mainly when first setting off....Also theirs a real loud embarasing squeel when reversing??????any ideas chaps??

Hi All, I recently bought my MK4 53Reg Seat Ibiza 1.2. However I forgot to check reverse lights ( do you ever check lights when you buy a car?). I managed to take the left rear cluster out and changed the bulb attached to reverse light socket and it did not work. Then I thought it might be a...

Reading other threads on here about the reverse light switch going. mine works when it wants too so i want to change it. i think i found it on the gearbox (on the top, right next to the gear cable selector its accessable through the bonnet) is this the right one? not sure so i just wanted a...

My Leon has suddenly started wagging its tail (rear wiper) when I engage reverse. It never used to do that, and though in the rain it's probably a good idea, it's a bit pointless most of the time! How do I switch it off and how did I switch it on? The car is an 08 Stylance with DSG. Cheers...

Has anyone had the reverse sensors dealer fitted, I know dealers offer this service on the FR/Cupra rear bumpers but has anyone had them fixed to the Aero?? Any comments would be appreciated, I'm thinkin of having them fitted to a candy white K1 but not sure how it will look. I expect it...

Hi Everone! I know this hs been mentioned before, but the reverse light is really poor in the altea! has anyone got a fix for this? I was sat up last night thinking if i got one of them very bright LED light clusters for it that you can buy, would it make any difference? Thoughts...

I recently bought a 1998 Alhambra 1.9TDi with no reverse gear.I'm hoping for a "quick fix" but knowing my luck it will be a box off or replacement box scenario. :( Anyway can anyone shed any light on this problem or had similar symptoms? All 5 forward gears select as they should do but when...

Hi All, 3 problems not sure if they're related, 1; When cars cold it often engine dies right down when i set off, clutch down rev it picks up again the off we trot, Don't know if its happened when warm as the wife drives it mostly. 2; Engine man light just come on...

I remember seeing somewhere that the leon has a function whereby when you put the car into reverse the near side mirror tilts down to aid parking next to kerbs. Is this right?

for months i thought i was a spaz and accidentally managed to push the rear wiper stalk when reversing :think: turns out its not me, its the car lol When i have used front wipers and not rear, the car detects it and automatically does a rear wipe upon putting it in reverse... Is there a way to...

just been down to the doc's this morring and on me way back car started to make a lowed knocking noice thru all the gears then when a went in to 4th there was nouthink there so went strate to 5th the knocking noice was still there. when a went to put me car on me drive a couldnt get it in to...

This might be something and nothing but thought i'd get peoples opinions Last night on way home from work i had trouble getting the in to 1st & reverse gear. The lever felt spongey like it wasn't quite engaging properly. All over gears were perfect so thats how i could tell But this...

When I select reverse, nothing happens. The selector lever moves into reverse but the gear does not engage. The car drives fine when going forward. Diagnostic performed by VW main dealer does not show any fault. My garage does not know what to do. The car is 5 years old with 100K miles on...

Anyone get this? In my Ibiza FR with the fan on, when i went in to reverse today the fan speed got faster and louder!!! HUH!!!! Rich

Hi guys and girls, reverse light stopped working, naturally done the usual and changed the bulb, but its still not working, checked all my other lights, all A-ok. It was working every now and then, sometimes came on, sometimes not, but its just dead. Are there any checks i can do to see...

strange 'click' .. more so when reversing under accelerateration.. seems quiter if I lift my foot off.. anyone any ideas? TIA :)