mk2.5 reverse light intermittent

[MurdoD]

Not sure what's going on but my reverse light rarely works. It's not the bulb as that was changed and non difference. I had written it off as busted completely until it did randomly come on one night... and then again a few nights later. I believe this rules out fuses and bulb... could  be wiring or contacts somewhere?

[TomsFocus]

Probably the switch.  It happened the week I bought mine lol!  Seems fairly common, only cost £8 for a new one and about half hours work iirc.  

[MurdoD]

Cheers for the tip.. getting work done just now so I'll get that added to it!

[james1089]

Noticed my sons doing the same. where is the switch, thanks. Every time I see him pull up no reverse lights, so tell him he says they are workong

[mac801123]

Sounds lime the switch to me aswell, it's on the top of the gearbox there are two different types long one with triangle shaped connector and a short square shaped connector. To test the switch remove the connector and put a wire between the two pins with the ignition on if the light works then the switch is to blame.

 

Mike

[MurdoD]

Cheers mike.. handy tip for testing if it is the switch.

[MurdoD]

Sorry to ressurect, just wanted to say thanks for the pointer on the switch. Exactly what it was, been working perfectly since gettin that replaced.