my guess would be the reverse swicth has had it, i'd get another from ford and replace it
but i'd also check to make sure the connection hasn't come off
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| Author: | Tiababy [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Reverse light |
So got another problem... I have no reverse light. Don't know if its ever actually worked since buying it. Its not the bulb or the plastic piece as I swapped them over off a mates fiesta and I know his works. Any ideas as to why the light isn't coming on? When I brought it the previous owner had recently changed the gearbox mount, could he have knocked a wire out or something? |
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| Author: | Percy [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reverse light |
It does sound like a lose connection/wire. Not sure where the sensor is. I am assuming its on the same circuit as the other lights, but if not has the fuse gone? |
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| Author: | onslack [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reverse light |
my guess would be the reverse swicth has had it, i'd get another from ford and replace it but i'd also check to make sure the connection hasn't come off
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| Author: | Tiababy [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reverse light |
All fuses are alright. First thing I checked before the other bits. From what I understand the brake lights share the same fuse as the reverse and they work fine. Anyway to know if its the reverse switch? Is that the one that screws into the side of the gearbox? Also is the switch accessible by jacking the car up and getting under it, not touched a gearbox before 
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| Author: | onslack [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reverse light |
i had the same on my fez and it turned out to be the switch,it had some how been smashed  iirc it go into the back of the gearbox, my ex's dad and myself jacked the car up and un-screwed the old one and screw'd the new one in, not a hard job have a read in the haynes manual it should have it in there as well
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| Author: | Tiababy [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 11:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reverse light |
Knew it screwed in somewhere Will pester someone for a jack and have a look next weekend when I have the time. If its that then I'll just order a new one when I get my new wishbones for it Might get lucky for once and it'll be a lose connection 
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| Author: | Jam [ Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reverse light |
the reverse lights run off the heater fuse believe it or not! the one with the fan and a 2 on it. my white one popped a fuse and in desperation i pulled that one...fan didnt work..nor did the reverse lights  ...take the plug off the switch and short it using a split pin..paper clip..piece of pikey wire lol. that will check the wiring etc..if the light comes on its the switch for sure. if you have a std airbox its easier from a dismantling point of view to jack the car up...or if your feeling keen...one 8mm bolt. some clips and the airbox will be on the floor and youll be able to see it! its the only sensor/switch on a BC box so its not hard to miss Hope that helps in some way Jam. |
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| Author: | Tiababy [ Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reverse light |
ah definitely not the fuse then. That got changed when I was messing with the fan and trying to get it to work. Yep that helps, once I'd read it a few times anyway
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| Author: | Jam [ Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reverse light |
sorry..ive just read it..and its not as clear as it could be...because its my job to a degree i may miss things out as my brain processes it automatically. hope you get it sorted out tho. doubt it will be uber technical..its only a reverse light 
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| Author: | Tiababy [ Sat Apr 17, 2010 12:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Reverse light |
never say its only anything. Thats one way to make sure I can't manage it
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