Reversing lights

[matt_s]

My reversing lights have stopped working. They were okay a few days ago but I haven't used them in the dark for a while.

Is there an easy thing to check like a wire that could have come off. I've put one of the bulbs in the fog light and it works so it's not that. Unless the bulb I didn't check has gone and it stops the other working.

It's still under warrenty but it's a hassle going to the dealer so any ideas on an easy solution or common fault would be great.

 

[matt_s]

Any ideas?

 

[cupra wannabe]

just take it to a dealer mate. it isnt worth the hassle.

 

[Jib 21]

Did this eever get solved as I've got the same proiblem now

 

[TheOtherSimon]

It's probably the reversing light switch - which is on the gearbox.

Simon.

 

[Jib 21]

Dealer trip then

 

[TheOtherSimon]

Nah. It's part number 8 or 9: http://etka.auto2.ru/se/LE/2003/268/57/4769930/

On top of the gearbox - it's just a pop off the old one job.

Will take you five minutes - in the light.

Simon.

 

[Jib 21]

Ok this is going t sound like such a STUPID question and Mork will be entirely justified in ripping it outfof me, but..

From the diagrams in Simons link...how do I actually access that part of the car???? Am I going up from underneath or in via the the gear lever? or what?

 

[TheOtherSimon]

It's in the engine bay, behind the battery and starter motor, underneath the air flow meter.

Left to right it's engine, clutch, gearbox. You'll be able to see the control cables (or rods) from the gear stick.

You go in from the top, with the bonnet open.

Simon.

 

[Jib 21]

You go in from the top, with the bonnet open.

PMSL...funniest thing I've read all day

Cheers mate.

 

[matt_s]

Did this eever get solved as I've got the same proiblem now

It just started working again before I had a chance to do anything. I think it might have got water in it from when it rained really hard the week before.