LV1 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Hi, yesterday I noticed I was leaking oil. Originally assumed it was engine oil but looking underneath the car I think its pretty much coming from a gearbox sensor,,, Unfortunately I don't know which sensor is it (check manual and haynes), its near the front of the car, on the gear box (more to the passenger side) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 gearbox reverse light switch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV1 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 23 minutes ago, dezwez said: gearbox reverse light switch Thank you so much!!! Is it hard to fix? Initial search indicates that its not, but im just scared to remove it and see all of the gearbox oil leak out Think I found it on eurocarparts for £12 which is not bad. Need the car to get to work on Monday hopefully can pick up the parts and get someone to fit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 It'll take you all of 5 mins to fix the leaking switch. While your at it, you need to check the oil level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV1 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 29 minutes ago, stef123 said: It'll take you all of 5 mins to fix the leaking switch. While your at it, you need to check the oil level. Thanks mate! I know its a sealed unit, but not sure how exactly to check it. I'll probably take it to ford next week to replace the gearbox oil. Just need to double check what type of oil it takes. Also the car is a 56 plate focus, 1.6 petrol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV1 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 Found the reverse light switch > ERA Reverse Light Switch > to 04/2007 http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Ford_Focus_1.6_2006/p/car-parts/electrical/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/car-switch-and-car-sensors/?465590070&1&f6508f39e00e2e5c7067a1a00b867cf5acdde56d&000539 And then the gearbox oil > Comma Fully Synthetic MVMTF 75W90 Plus 1L http://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-fluids/gearbox-oil/comma-fully-synthetic-mvmtf-75w90-plus-1l Just need check how to actually top up the gearbox oil EDIT: Finally found everything in the Haynes manual, looks like a simple job. No drain plug on my engine and the fill plug is also the level plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isetta Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 might be that the switch is broken and allowing oil to leak around the plastic bit. it might just need the switch doing up tighter, i would certainly try doing it up a bit tighter before buying a new one. don't overdo it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypsp Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 5 hours ago, LV1 said: Think I found it on eurocarparts for £12 which is not bad don`t forget to use the 30% off code and grab it even cheaper £8.39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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