reverse light switch

does it matter witch way the wires go on to the switch or not ?? i hav just put them on and they still dont work as were never plugged in. have now plugged em in and still dont work. will i need a new switch. ??

sambodisco said:

does it matter witch way the wires go on to the switch or not ?? i hav just put them on and they still dont work as were never plugged in. have now plugged em in and still dont work. will i need a new switch. ??

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Either way round, no difference.

Have you checked the bulbs are ok and if you have 12V at the bulb holders when in reverse.
Also do you have a good earth at the bulb holders.

I have a problem with mine that unless I hold the gear stick hard in reverse and I mean push it hard towards reverse the lights dont work, might be the same problem?? Anyone know if you can adjust the switching point?

Short fat bloke said:

I have a problem with mine that unless I hold the gear stick hard in reverse and I mean push it hard towards reverse the lights dont work, might be the same problem?? Anyone know if you can adjust the switching point?

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Yes, I think you can adjust it. I had a quick look in Rave but couldn't find anything, may be it is Haynes.

Richard Martin said:

Yes, I think you can adjust it. I had a quick look in Rave but couldn't find anything, may be it is Haynes.

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The switch can be adjusted on a 200 but can't on a 300.

nicedayforit said:

The switch can be adjusted on a 200 but can't on a 300.

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That'll be about right, mines a 300!! :doh:

thanks for the replys peeps. will check the voltage later.

Short fat bloke said:

I have a problem with mine that unless I hold the gear stick hard in reverse and I mean push it hard towards reverse the lights dont work, might be the same problem?? Anyone know if you can adjust the switching point?

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Same problem I had, switch played up as soon as I had the new gearbox fitted, new switch sorted it though. Should cost no more than a tenner.

nice one, new switch bought today will fit tomoro ! thnx guys.

sambodisco said:

nice one, new switch bought today will fit tomoro ! thnx guys.

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dunt screw it all the way in thou

oil dripper said:

dunt screw it all the way in thou

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I thought screwing it in further or unscrewing it a bit is how you adjust it...slacken it off...put the car in reverse...ignition on, mate standing behind and then screw it in until the reversing light comes on....but what do I know? Others say its not adjustable.....

on the 300, you just screw it in and connect it up, the 200 is the one you have to adjust