reverse light not working

[craig87]

Where do i start??

Ive checked the bulbs and they seem fine tbh.

I dont really know where else to look its a 2.0 8v gti cuprasport

 

[stinkypete]

i had the same problem - was the reverse light switch - it's in the top of the gearbox, isn't expensive & it just unscrews to replace.

 

[craig87]

how do you look to see where it is???

 

[stinkypete]

erm, Haynes manual showed me! It was a while back when I did mine - if I remember rightly, it's really easy to get at - gearbox is on the right of the engine as you look at it - the switch is located slightly towards the rear of it & you'll notice it has a wire coming from it. Like I said, it just unscrews (with a spanner) - if you have a nosey, you'll spot it. Failing that though, have a look in the Haynes manual (libraries have 'em if you've not got one). Unless someone on here can explain it better than me?

 

[craig87]

I was guna buy one the other day and this has made me decide to buy one!!

They help so much, id say your probably right mate thanks for the help!

 

[Krishen]

Yeh mate. Switch is located by gearbox. 2 min job to fit. ANd def get a haynes manual. Helps alittle here and there.

 

[CraigW]

Yeh mate. Switch is located by gearbox. 2 min job to fit. ANd def get a haynes manual. Helps alittle here and there.

It is worth investing in one. Its good for doing little jobs or for double checking things incase you arent sure of how something is removed or whatever.

I always have mine handy, just incase!

 

[Boi Ninja]

It is worth investing in one. Its good for doing little jobs or for double checking things incase you arent sure of how something is removed or whatever.

I always have mine handy, just incase!

not for the valver it aint.

 

[Jamin Berry]

I have bought the mk3 golf one which includes the ABF

 

[bryan-1990]

is the switch in the same place on a 1.4S gearbox? i have the same problem.

 

[craig87]

i dont know if its in same place mate but mine was simpleto find its right next to my computer cable on the transmission. Two core cable with two pins, use cable to loop the two together, hey presto reverse lights on switch broken!!
£9 from seat woohhhooo!!

 

[bryan-1990]

just out of interest. did ur reverse lights just completely stop working? i ask because i put a new gearbox on, they didn't work when i left the house! a few hours later they worked again. then they stopped!!

 

[craig87]

i dont know mate i bought it like that, the guy didnt tell me the reverse lights werent working i found out when my mate was following me back from where i bought it when i reversed out of a parking bay!!!

 

[craig87]

if you do what i said and bypass the switch witht he wire looped in to it and your reverse light becomes constantly on then its the switch mate, it could be faulty and work sometimes. Like i said £9 to replace and a five min job

 

[bryan-1990]

fair enough then!! thanks for the help!!

 

[davenlucy]

before you delve into the engine bay you may want to have a butchers at the bulb holder for the reverse light coz if its crudded up it wont get a contact and make the bulb not work.

 

[craig87]

i doubt its the bulb, you would be unlucky for both sides to go at the same time!!. Honestly it took me 1 minute to find the lead in the engine and test it how i have said above. Check bulbs if you like up to you but if both sides have gone then id check electrical system!!!!!!