Automatic Reverse Lights

Post by **Dubstar** » 23 Jan 2008, 23:57

Mine keep blowing the fuse, I think. Is the reverse light switch on the gear box or the gearstick on an auto, so I know where to spend my saturday looking? Cheers guys, in anticipation

Post by **Syncro G** » 24 Jan 2008, 04:25

Think its in the gear selector in the cab. From what I remember of our old auto the gearstick ilumination was constantly lit when the ignition was on so probubly works on the same circuit aswell - another bit to blow fuses.

I'm guessing you've got the right amp rated fuse in there? I know someone who found a fuse kept poping on his car, but then found after looking in the hand book someone had put too lower fuse in it.

Post by **tonytech** » 24 Jan 2008, 09:04

Yes the reversing lights are switchesd from the selector lever in the cab.
Not really a switch, just two fixed contacts and a bit of metal fixed to the selector lever.

Ther is also a contact that stops you starting the van in drive or reverse.

T

Post by **Dubstar** » 24 Jan 2008, 09:57

Nice one guys, that sounds about right. The lights that light the selector go out with the reverse lights it seems, and also the horn too - tried to beep someone who cut me up! I think the right fuse is in - 8 amps - as it's been ok for over a year, but has now blown it 3 times within a short time of the new fuse going in. I'll take a look for any loose wires this weeked.