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Reverse lights have stopped working - what can I do?

I have no reverse lights on my 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso. I have checked the bulbs and the fuse. They are both fine. What else could it be?

Asked on 16 June 2016 by Richofthenorth

Answered by Honest John
The switch on the gearlever or the earth to the reversing light bayonet.
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