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Offline tariqb

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Reverse Light
« on: 26 August 2009, 17:40 »
The reverse light isn't working  - have changed the bulb and still no joy  -Any ideas??
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Offline J5H VW

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Re: Reverse Light
« Reply #1 on: 26 August 2009, 17:42 »
Reverse light switch on gearbox.
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Re: Reverse Light
« Reply #2 on: 26 August 2009, 17:43 »
how easy/difficult is it to change? Can i do it myself?
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Re: Reverse Light
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Reverse Light
« Reply #4 on: 26 August 2009, 18:09 »
Check your fuses first.
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Offline J5H VW

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Re: Reverse Light
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Reverse Light
« Reply #6 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
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Re: Reverse Light
« Reply #7 on: 26 August 2009, 21:34 »
my reverse lights flicker now and again so would this be the same problem??
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Re: Reverse Light
« Reply #8 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:
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Offline Wayne

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Re: Reverse Light
« Reply #9 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.
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