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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Golf mk4 how to guides + info => Topic started by: richw911 on 30 July 2008, 00:46

Title: Reversing lights wiring fault.
Post by: richw911 on 30 July 2008, 00:46
Common fault on the mk4 is the reversing lights to stop working this is usually caused by a the wiring braking off on the switch on the gearbox. Have a look under the cover on top of the gearbox.

Definitely check this first before buying a new switch!!

Have a look at this pic:

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/reverseswitch.jpg)


(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h208/old_n07/screendumps/wiring%20diags/1j0973702plug.png)

The wires are bought seperately from the plug, it depends on the diameter of the wire which repair wire you will need (0.35mm or 1mm) - 1 wire has two connectors on it and can be cut in half to make two repair wires :afro:
Title: Re: Reversing lights wiring fault.
Post by: big_el on 20 September 2008, 22:32
mine doesnt work

when you say the wire. it isnt this is it ?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/bigel04/LKYc-0017.jpg)
Title: Re: Reversing lights wiring fault.
Post by: richw911 on 21 September 2008, 22:52
Quote from: big_el on 20 September 2008, 22:32
mine doesnt work

when you say the wire. it isnt this is it ?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/bigel04/LKYc-0017.jpg)

Hard to tell from the pic looks like it could well be tho  :smiley:
Title: Re: Reversing lights wiring fault.
Post by: SLSigiriya on 30 September 2010, 13:02
Whether this wire issue would tigger an engine cut off when put to reverse gear. OR this is just for reverse light ??

see my original problem.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=168036.0
Title: Re: Reversing lights wiring fault.
Post by: VW-GOLF-GT on 17 April 2012, 10:05
I have a problem, when I put the car in reverse the engine cuts off completely and the cluster goes crazy for few seconds. I removed the reverse bulbs from the holder in order not to let the engine cut off when reversing. But as you know, reverse lights are essential so I must fix this problem. Should I change the switch, or is there a problem with the wiring ? Thanks.