Reverse Light Not Working

[HendyR5]

As above guyz, the bulbs fine just a bit clueless to why its guffed :scratch:

It did work but had a problem with my starter an had to bump start it, from then on it aint worked!

Any ideas on what to check folks????

cheers, Chris.

[Kenobi]

As above guyz, the bulbs fine just a bit clueless to why its guffed :scratch:

It did work but had a problem with my starter an had to bump start it, from then on it aint worked!

Any ideas on what to check folks????

cheers, Chris.


On my 21 there was a connecter that I could never get into the side of the gearbox becuase of funny angle. Im not sure if its the same but there may be a connector attached to your box which has come loose when being bump started.

[HendyR5]

am sure a read there was a green connector that goes to the gearbox somewhere, am headin out to give it a clean so al have a look over it!!!

[Big Steve - Raider]

The reverse light is switched by the green plug on the side of the gearbox.

If the light isn't working then it's going to be either a duff wire somewhere or the switch/connector is buggered.

If you just short out the wires going to the switch in the side of the gearbox it will tell you if the wires are ok.

If that works then the switch must be broken. Get a replacement off Phase 1 16v Turbo & then be careful when you change it because the gearbox oil will be making a bid for freedom when you unscrew it so you've got to be quick!!

[Kenobi]

cor blimey, that sounds like i may have even been right that does. :agree:

[Pete@Backyard Racing]

jack the car up on the passanger side 2 stop u loosing the gearbox fluid, its quite expensive 2 replace

[Smokey]

or you could just leave it like i have, as it will still pass its m.o.t without reverse lights.

[HendyR5]

thats what i was thinking, passed its mot a couple months ago but its just annoying me coz a know its not working lol :laugh:

[T.K]

No, a car will pass an MOT with no reverse light, but it won't pass it with a broken reverse light if it is fitted.

[HendyR5]

No, a car will pass an MOT with no reverse light, but it won't pass it with a broken reverse light if it is fitted.


it only failed on back brakes, they didnt mention anything bout it not working :(

[gtmatt]

loom plug /or faulty switch:)

[HendyR5]

Is the wire for it connected to the "death connector" behind passenger headlight? :(

[GTphil]

Mines been mot'ed for the last four years without a reverse light!

Thats why i can't be arsed fixing it! ;)

[HendyR5]

its starting to get to me as a knw its guffed but al have another look 2moro! :crap: