17 replies to this topic

[Goosenka]

Hi all I know that there was some chat with regards to this but what is the best way of diagnosing where to start? I do not think they have ever worked, although tough to know, from when I bought her. Any help as ever is very much welcome. Cheers CT

[siztenboots]

check bulb, then check connector on side of gearbox replacement guide http://www.bluewomba...tch _astra_.pdf

[Craig S]

I would go for the order: 1. Check the bulb 2. Check the connection (follow the cable as a connector can work loose it dangles round about the engine cut off switch) 3. Check the switch on the gear box Snap with size 10

Edited by Craig S, 10 May 2011 - 02:14 PM.

[VXT Tim]

As above although be aware there is only one reverse light

[Goosenka]

Not having had any I wondered whether there were one or two. Which side is the bulb on?

[VXT Tim]

Clear lens which I think is on the right. Fog on the left (red lens).

[Goosenka]

Clear lens which I think is on the right.
Fog on the left (red lens).

Cheers Pal very grateful!

[Judderman]

I would go for the order:

1. Check the bulb
2. Check the connection (follow the cable as a connector can work loose it dangles round about the engine cut off switch)
3. Check the switch on the gear box



Snap with size 10

this link helped my diagnose mine was the swtich but it just needed the connectors cleaning and it was all good

[2.2_na]

Clear lens which I think is on the right.
Fog on the left (red lens).

Correction... (assuming we are talking about a RHD VX)

The reversing light is on the left. The passenger side.

[VXT Tim]

Clear lens which I think is on the right.
Fog on the left (red lens).

Correction... (assuming we are talking about a RHD VX)

The reversing light is on the left. The passenger side.

50:50 and got it wrong.

[Goosenka]

I had the same problem last week. Took the switch out, sprayed with WD40 plunged the plunger a few times, refitted and it's worked ever since!

Well its not the bulb as that was changed and checked last night. The wiring is looking perfect...most prob the sensor

CT

[Goosenka]

I had the same problem last week. Took the switch out, sprayed with WD40 plunged the plunger a few times, refitted and it's worked ever since!

Well its not the bulb as that was changed and checked last night. The wiring is looking perfect...most prob the sensor

CT

Where is best place to get one? Good old Halfrauds? Checked on ebay but could not see one?

What is the actual part called? Simply "reverse light sensor"?

Thanks for yoru help boys and girls

Christian

[techieboy]

Reverse light switch. Where's the best place? Err, Vauxhall, I guess. There's also millions of the feckers on eBay as they're the same on most Vauxhalls.

[Mangham54]

I had the same problem last week. Took the switch out, sprayed with WD40 plunged the plunger a few times, refitted and it's worked ever since!

Well its not the bulb as that was changed and checked last night. The wiring is looking perfect...most prob the sensor

CT

Where is best place to get one? Good old Halfrauds? Checked on ebay but could not see one?

What is the actual part called? Simply "reverse light sensor"?

Thanks for yoru help boys and girls

Christian

Seriously.... Before changing the switch unplug the wire from it and spray the connectors with WD40 and refit.... Worked on mine. Saves the hassle and expense if it isn't really needed.

[Goosenka]

Good tip and thanks......

[ant1]

Mine still didn't work, but a 19mm spanner can be used to undo the switch, I spayed it with contact cleaner and pushed on the end it's like a plunger switch work it a few times and refit. Works ok now.

[stu8v]

Switches are about 3 quid. Easy to test when removed.