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If the connector on the gearbox reverse switch is a two pin unit then put the car in reverse then check with a meter for a short cct. Having said that check the reversing bulbs and the fuse first. Regards Peter
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Thanks men, I will endeavour to check the gearbox switch tonight.
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Just to clarify, is this what your talking about - tinyurl.com/svcj ?
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Just to clarify, is this what your talking about - tinyurl.com/svcj ?
that\'s the one. If you work out that that switch is the problem and you come to replace it,bear in mind it is almost certainly below the oil level on your gearbox, and you will lose oil from the gearbox when you take the switch out.
Bora - what Bora ?
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To check the circuit you could always disconnect the plug from the gearbox and bridge the pins inside, then switch the ignition switched. That should illuminate both lights and confirm the gearbox switch is faulty.
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If you work out that that switch is the problem and you come to replace it,bear in mind it is almost certainly below the oil level on your gearbox, and you will lose oil from the gearbox when you take the switch out.
IIRC, the switch is mounted in the upper part of the gearbox casing - a lot higher than the oil level, so it *shouldn't* be a problem.
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IIRC, the switch is mounted in the upper part of the gearbox casing - a lot higher than the oil level, so it *shouldn't* be a problem.
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Wasn't in my 98R 1.8GLS. IMHO the fault is in the pathetic connectors, if you remove the switch from the gearbox, using a deep socket, put a slight bend in the prongs or 'male' part of the electrical connector of the switch to improve the electrical connetcion. You may also use a soldering iron to tin the prongs to increase their girth if you have acess to one.
I would be very surprised if the switch itself was faulty.
Good luck
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