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Reverse lights not working
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Reverse lights not working
by gsc1ugs » Sun Jun 07, 2026 8:01 am
Can i ask please are the reverse lights on a fuse?
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Re: Reverse lights not working
by Altransit » Sun Jun 07, 2026 8:46 am
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Re: Reverse lights not working
by gsc1ugs » Sun Jun 07, 2026 2:01 pm
Ice checked this fuse and its fine
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Re: Reverse lights not working
by knobby1 » Sun Jun 07, 2026 9:44 pm
gsc1ugs wrote:Ice checked this fuse and its fine
Probably a dead reverse switch or poorly wiring..
Is it a Mk6 or Mk7..5 or 6 speed..?? FWD or RWD..?? You don't actually say what you have.
Fuse box looks like Mk7.
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Re: Reverse lights not working
by gsc1ugs » Mon Jun 08, 2026 8:38 am
Is reverse switch visible on gearbox?
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Re: Reverse lights not working
by Altransit » Mon Jun 08, 2026 9:22 am
knobby1 wrote:Is it 5 or 6 speed..?? FWD or RWD..?? You don't actually say what you have.
1994 Mk4 SWB 115 Minibus 70ps Di (R.I.P.)
1997 Mk5 SWB 115 Minibus 70ps Di (Gone, but not forgotten!)
2004 Mk6 SWB T280 Medium Roof 85PS 2.0 TDDi - Vantunered (Also gone)
2008 Mk7 SWB T280 Medium Roof 85PS 2.2 TDCi - Also Vantunered
1997 Mk5 SWB 115 Minibus 70ps Di (Gone, but not forgotten!)
2004 Mk6 SWB T280 Medium Roof 85PS 2.0 TDDi - Vantunered (Also gone)
2008 Mk7 SWB T280 Medium Roof 85PS 2.2 TDCi - Also Vantunered
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Re: Reverse lights not working
by gsc1ugs » Mon Jun 08, 2026 10:30 am
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Re: Reverse lights not working
by T350camper » Tue Jun 09, 2026 5:08 pm
The reverse light switch is a common fault. The switch is located near the back of the gearbox on the near-side high up (if it's RWD) Quick check is to unplug the wiring from the switch. There are only 2 wires. Bridge the wires and then turn the ignition on. If the reverse lights come on, the switch is faulty. They are inexpensive and readily available. They simply screw in. Do check the new one against the old one as there is more than one length.
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Re: Reverse lights not working
by gsc1ugs » Wed Jun 10, 2026 9:14 am
Great will have a look when it stops raining ☔️
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