tidyjoe Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 hey just wondering what to do next?my reverse lights won't come on when the car is in put into reverse, I've tried changing the bulbs so it's not that. I've heard there may be a switch in the gearbox which activates the lights? anyone got any ideas or had a similar problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris c Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 sounds like the switch indeed its at the front of the box remove it and fit a new one should do the job isnt too expensive either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidyjoe Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 what's the switch called mate? easy to fit? appreciate the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris c Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 yeah very easy to fit think its around a 24mm spanner and its just called a reverse light switch when your at the dealership they will shouw you on etka to make sure it the bit you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-R Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 i had this problem and found out that the wires to the reverse light had been cut!simple black and red wires needed to be connected back together. had to take battery out to gain access though, that was the hardest part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidyjoe Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 awesome I'll have a look. how much was it from vw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam-R Posted March 1, 2011 Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 i didnt buy a new one mate, i just reconnected the wires.There is a plastic covering on the wires and the edge was so sharp it cut through the wires...cut back the plastic cover and reconnected then sealed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigg!! Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Best way to check your switch is to disconnect the multi plug and bridge the two wires with a paperclip. Put the car in reverse and if the lights come on volla.. Faulty switch. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ell.s Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Get yourself down to the scrappy and get one I will fIt in your pocket 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidyjoe Posted March 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 checked the switch with some wire to make sure it was that and they came on, got one off a mates garage for next to nothing all sorted. thanks for the replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thealex Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Anyone have a pic of where the switch is located? MOT is coming up, so time to fix it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Reversing lights aren't tested on your MOT.I know this for a fact as I have red bulbs in mine and haven't had any questions asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thealex Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Reversing lights aren't tested on your MOT.I know this for a fact as I have red bulbs in mine and haven't had any questions asked.hope not.. Might be different here in norway tho.. But still, I want them working. hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treblet Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Ah yes, Norway might be a bit different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me with this ? I've got the usual "failed reverse light" problem and I've managed to find the reverse light switch on top of the gearbox, and can see that one of the wires to the electical connector block is broken - my problem is that, because I cannot get near enough to it to see clearly, I cannot work out how to release the connector block from the reverse switch. Can anyone describe, exactly, how I need to press/twist/manouver the connector block to get it off the switch, without breaking it - I can see that it has one side with a raised "slot' on it, but cannot see well enough to understand how to work the locking mechanism - thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brackenfel Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Can anyone help bluebottle and me please? I'm having to replace the reverse light switch on my wife's 04 plate Arosa 1.0 & I can't get the ******** plug off either (arthritis in the thumbs doesn't help!!) Any info appreciated... Cheers,  Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry.0112 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Where is the switch for this cant find where it is, 1.0 if that makes any difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 16 hours ago, henry.0112 said: Where is the switch for this cant find where it is, 1.0 if that makes any difference On top at the back of the gearbox closest to bulkhead. Look down the back and you will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry.0112 Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Cheers found it but cant get the connector off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry.0112 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Turns out it was the speedo sensor I took out, could anyone tell me where it is on this picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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