Reverse Light Problems

[mk3miniturbo]

Hi All,

Just a quick question, my reverse lights are very intermitent and I would love to get them sorted.  Where abouts is the or is there a reverse switch and does anybody know common problems/how to fix it?

Thankyou
Jp

[Mr Blue]

reverse switch is on the gearbox just behind the clutch cable if i remember right 

has wires on it so shouldnt be too hard to find

[mk3miniturbo]

I have now tested the switch with a multimeter and that is OK. The fault is somewhere in the wiring.
Does anybody have any suggestions where there could be a brake? Looks like the earth goes straight to the battery but not sure where the rest goes.
Any ideas would be appreciated.
Cheers
Jp

[eightvalve]

THe switch might seem to be ok when you have it out and you're testing it for continuity.  But it can still cause intermittent probs. Buy a new switch from Eurocarparts for £5.74 (inc vat).  The part number is 465550030

[mk3miniturbo]

Will give it a go.

Didnt realise it was such a cheap part.

Thanks

[Gambit]

there is two types or reverse switch depending on your car

pre 89 have a two spade connector
post 89 have a plastic 2 pin connector