Brake lights make reverse lights come on?

Puchacz · Jul 23, 2012

On my 200 Tdi 110, I've noticed that when the brake lights are activated, the reversing lights (and the fog light actually) come on dimly.

Any idea what's most likely to be causing this... thinking possible grounding issues - are there any likely places to check?

Cheers.

jamesmartin · Jul 23, 2012

earths

Jongould · Jul 23, 2012

jamesmartin said:
earths

Seconded, they will share an earthwire that isnt earthed correctly so its passing on the power to the reverse light...

Puchacz · Jul 23, 2012

Jongould said:
Seconded, they will share an earthwire that isnt earthed correctly so its passing on the power to the reverse light...

Sounds very plausible, any tips on where's best to start looking? I'm fairly happy with tinkering and troubleshooting but this is my first Landy so not familiar with the layout.

jamesmartin · Jul 23, 2012

behind tin cover in rear each side

matchmetisse · Jul 23, 2012

As above!

drewster · Jul 23, 2012

matchmetisse said:
As above!

as above and then into the chassis back to the fuse box

Puchacz · Jul 28, 2012

Took the earth straps off, gave them a good clean, bolted them back on now everything is working perfectly.

Thanks chaps.

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