22 replies to this topic

[VXTlover]

Hello all, When reversing it seems awfully dark back there, can't see a thing. Reverse light must have gone. Does anyone know what bulb I need and how much of a pain it is to change please? Thanks

[Duncan VXR]

Andrew sure I have a spare bulb floating around but if not there is a local halfrauds now open off London road which list the bulbs etc As easy as twisting the the casing and remove bulb from inside the boot. Just call if you need to DG

[Duncan VXR]

Sure the bulb is a 382, could be wrong or really sad I remember lol

[dannynewport]

Hello all,
When reversing it seems awfully dark back there, can't see a thing. Reverse light must have gone. Does anyone know what bulb I need and how much of a pain it is to change please?
Thanks

Duncan is right,it is a simple 382 bulb but remember that there is only one reverse light on the passenger side (thats why it's probably dark),the driver side is housing the fog light. I thought I had a drivers side one out when I first bought mine until I went to change it too.

[VXTlover]

Thanks a lot, guys. Your incredibly speedy responses are much appreciated.

[Craig S]

Thanks a lot, guys. Your incredibly speedy responses are much appreciated.

Swap bulb with fog light buld to check blown first. Mine was out due to the connector in the engine bay coming lose, was a right PITA until I found a wiring diagram as I was almost changing the switch in to the gear box.

[VXTlover]

Thanks a lot, guys. Your incredibly speedy responses are much appreciated.

Swap bulb with fog light buld to check blown first. Mine was out due to the connector in the engine bay coming lose, was a right PITA until I found a wiring diagram as I was almost changing the switch in to the gear box.

That's interesting to know as I've checked the fuses in the boot and changed the bulb and I still have no reverse light. What next please?

I did notice that the big red '50' fuse in the boot was half out of the socket. Pushed that one back in now. Still nothing.

[Joe-Turbo]

I also noticed my reverse light not working on monday, was planning on looking at it over the weekend. Will keep an eye on here to see how you get on

[jammer]

HI, Mine went the over day, swapped the bulbs over and checked the fuses but both were ok. Ended up being the reversing light switch which goes into the gearbox. Best Regards

[Craig S]

HI,

Mine went the over day, swapped the bulbs over and checked the fuses but both were ok. Ended up being the reversing light switch which goes into the gearbox.

Best Regards

Check all the cables first (I did not see the broken connection for a while) if it is not that, then it will be the switch. I think you can try fixing the switch, but someone that has done this before will be along soon I am sure

[VXTlover]

Thanks everyone. Still not sorted because I'm a numpty. I don't suppose anyone's got a photo of the Turbo gearbox with an arrow pointing out the reverse light switch so I can try the WD40 suggestion please?

[Duncan VXR]

Andrew stalk me later can pop over any evening other than Monday or Wed if you need me to have a look DG

[VXT Tim]

Had the same problem, mine was the reverse light switch.

[starlight]

Must be the season for it! I had the same problem and it turned out to be the switch had become loose (found it was loose after buying a spare ) - easy visual check to see if it is loose is by looking at the wires that attach to the switch - if they are all twisted up then they could of wound up as the switch undid itself...

[vxr36]

I have the same problem. Is there a picture of the switch position, please?

[starlight]

Well, haven't got a picture but on the VXT look directly below the gearshift linkage to the box by about 6"- look for a wiring spur of two wires going towards there. Dead easy to get to from the passenger side rear wheel arch. Number 16 on parts book picture below
(looking from bulkhead side in picture)

[vxr36]

Thank you. Will check it this weekend.

[Duncan VXR]

Popping round to sort for Andrew tongiht so will see if I can get a half decent pick - will be dark Andrew has got a new reverse sensor just in casae. Will make sure he updates my finding tomorrow DG

[techieboy]

Popping round to sort for Andrew tongiht so will see if I can get a half decent pick - will be dark Andrew has got a new reverse sensor just in casae.

Will make sure he updates my finding tomorrow

DG

I've got the engine out of the car at the moment and even then I couldn't see the switch on the gearbox to get a decent picture last night.

[Duncan VXR]

Popping round to sort for Andrew tongiht so will see if I can get a half decent pick - will be dark Andrew has got a new reverse sensor just in casae.

Will make sure he updates my finding tomorrow

DG

I've got the engine out of the car at the moment and even then I couldn't see the switch on the gearbox to get a decent picture last night.

feel a challenge to get a decent pick now lol