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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: tariqb on 26 August 2009, 17:40

Title: Reverse Light
Post by: tariqb on 26 August 2009, 17:40

The reverse light isn't working  - have changed the bulb and still no joy  -Any ideas??

Title: Re: Reverse Light
Post by: J5H VW on 26 August 2009, 17:42

Reverse light switch on gearbox.

Title: Re: Reverse Light
Post by: tariqb on 26 August 2009, 17:43

how easy/difficult is it to change? Can i do it myself?

Title: Re: Reverse Light
Post by: J5H VW on 26 August 2009, 17:54

If you are a practical hands on person, not put off by DIY, then I dont see why not.

I am sure a google search shoudl throw up some instructions etc.

Title: Re: Reverse Light
Post by: gtigolfthree on 26 August 2009, 18:09

Check your fuses first.

Title: Re: Reverse Light
Post by: J5H VW on 26 August 2009, 18:12

Didnt realise there was a sep fuse for the reverse lights. doh!

I had a similar issue on mine, turns out the bulbs and switch was fine, and ended up needed an auto-electrician to trace the fault in the wiring somewhere.

Title: Re: Reverse Light
Post by: richw911 on 26 August 2009, 18:31

Have a look as the wires on the gearbox is a VERY common fault  :wink:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87373.0

Title: Re: Reverse Light
Post by: chrisj on 26 August 2009, 21:34

my reverse lights flicker now and again so would this be the same problem??

Title: Re: Reverse Light
Post by: richw911 on 26 August 2009, 23:24

Quote from: chrisj on 26 August 2009, 21:34

my reverse lights flicker now and again so would this be the same problem??

Id would say so defo worth a look  :wink:

Title: Re: Reverse Light
Post by: Wayne on 27 August 2009, 00:21

If you remove the plug from the switch and bridge the wires it will confirm if the switch has failed.

Title: Re: Reverse Light
Post by: sambo on 27 August 2009, 20:44

Mine snapped right where the wires go into the plug. Had to go to the scrappies and cut the plug of another golf (think it was for the brake pad warning or similar as most had the engines already out) and cut, solder and shrink wrap a new plug and short piece of wire to the existing loom.  :angry:

Wiring on the mk4 is similar to a peugeot 205 in places. Not related to the reverse lights but worth checking the wires which run through the rubber connector from car to tailgate too. Mine snapped here and I lost the rear screen heater, also melted into the washer hose.. worth a look just as routine inspection.

Sam