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julio pascual mejia (Orteguita)
New member
Username: Orteguita
Post Number: 6
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2003 - 3:57 am: | |
Hi everyone,
This weekend, when a screwdriver in my hand after a run, I checked the lights worked allright. Anyway after that detailed explanation Ernie has posted I think it will be better to check it anyway before it doesn't work in my TUV inspection.
Thanks again you all. Julio. Soon. |
Paul Hill (348paul)
Junior Member
Username: 348paul
Post Number: 131
Registered: 12-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2003 - 12:19 pm: | |
Ernie,
Just to add to your excellent post,
Pull off the plug on the switch and jumper the two connections on the socket on the loom to make sure that the circuit is OK - If you jumper the socket and the reverse lights still do not come on, there is a possible problem with wiring/fuses. (Remember to have the ignition on!!)
Paul
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Ernie Bonilla (Ernie)
Member
Username: Ernie
Post Number: 590
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 16, 2003 - 11:46 am: | |
Before you replace the switch try adjusting it. Your problem could be that the button on the switch isn't being pressed in enough to make contact so that the reverse lights come on. To test the switch and adust it you need to get to the switch. To get to it you have to remove the shifter gate. There are two screws that hold it down. After you take the screws out, lift the shift gate up along with the cover that is under it. Look on the front part of the shift box inside the center console and you will see the switch. Check to make sure it is plugged in properly. If it is then have someone stand at the back of the car to see if the reverse lights come on when you press the button, inside the shift box. If the light comes on then you need to adjust to switch, if not then you know the switch is bad. To adjust it there is a nut on the threads that can be ajusted back and forth. Make the adjustment so that the switch moves into the shift box a little bit more, or until you get the proper amount of contact. Hope this helps. |
mike Vettraino (348tb)
New member
Username: 348tb
Post Number: 7
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 15, 2003 - 7:40 am: | |
Julio.
i hade same problem,i riplaced the reverse swich,look down in the shifter gate and you see,very easy to replace. |
julio pascual mejia (Orteguita)
New member
Username: Orteguita
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2003 - 3:04 am: | |
Thank you all,
I'll let you know my progress |
Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member
Username: Craigw
Post Number: 85
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 9:53 am: | |
I'll check it thanks Matt. |
Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member
Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 2902
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 8:10 am: | |
Craig,
It could be your shifter boot has come loose and worked it's way down and is pressing the button. |
Craig Williams (Craigw)
Junior Member
Username: Craigw
Post Number: 84
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 7:02 am: | |
I watched some footage of me doing a short sprint against a 996 turbo(on a track), it seemed that my reverse lights come on everytime I redline/change gear?? |
Justin Randall Kenyon (Kenyon)
Junior Member
Username: Kenyon
Post Number: 202
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 6:15 am: | |
Julio,
It might be the reverse sender switch. Its activated when the gearlevel is put into the reverse position. Not sure where it would be located, maybe under the gearlever chrome plate.
You might have a bad earth wire to the rear cluster light panel.
Are the bulbs dead.
I hope this helps |
Phil Good (Feelnotbad)
New member
Username: Feelnotbad
Post Number: 13
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 6:14 am: | |
Have had a similar problem. I just replaced the switch at the gear stick. Good luck. |
julio pascual mejia (Orteguita)
New member
Username: Orteguita
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2003 - 6:06 am: | |
Hello guys,
I have notice my reversing lights are not working anymore. The fuse is ok as indicator lights work properly, and it is the same fuse.
Could it be just the captor? a worn clutch? anything else?
Any advice about how to solve it by myself or how much money I have to get out of my wallet will be welcome?
by the way, it's a 90 eu model.
Soon Julio |