Reverse Light Siwtch

Post by **mearnsy** » 12 Jun 2007, 18:45

I have noticed 2 wires and a connector on the side of the gearbox, it is all cudded up and looks like some bit missing.

Is this the reverse light switch and if so where can i get a new one as it wont stay in when pushed?

Post by **kevtherev** » 12 Jun 2007, 20:04

Post by **mearnsy** » 12 Jun 2007, 21:27

sorry, i have a 1981 t25 1600 ac.

Post by **wasserleaker** » 12 Jun 2007, 21:29

got a rev. light switch from a scrapyard vw [polo i think] for my T25 which worked, but make sure your old spacer /washer is replaced on the 'new' one or it may stay on all the time!

Post by **SteveH** » 13 Jun 2007, 20:31

Got mine from J K 4.99 IIRC.

Post by **vanjam** » 15 Jun 2007, 23:49

clean up connections first and check you've got a supply to the switch. A 12V bulb with one wire on the switch terminal and the other to a good piece of body metal should light it up. If you have a supply, put vehicle in reverse with ignition on and see if the bulb lights when applied from the other terminal to good body metal. If no light; switch not working, if light goes on problem lies between switch and reversing lights.

Additional note from 1.9 DG gearbox recon experience: the switch operating mechanism can be put in back to front

Post by **mearnsy** » 17 Jun 2007, 07:26

bought one yesterday from gsf but they gave me a 11mm thread rather than a 17mm thread. Once i have the correct one it should sort it.