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RichVW
27-02-2010, 06:53 PM
Hi, hopefully someone can help. When I select reverse on my 2002 TDI Passat, my reversing lights don't come on. I've checked the bulbs and they seem to be ok, can anyone suggest what the problem may be? :confused:

Cheers

RichVW

towcestervag
27-02-2010, 09:22 PM
manual or auto?

kenney
27-02-2010, 09:42 PM
Check fuse 31 in fuse holder, check for power at the reversing light switch on the gear box,if you have power to the switch,bridge the 2 wires,if the lights work the switch is faulty.

RichVW
27-02-2010, 10:16 PM
Hi, the car is a manual.

Thanks for the tips Kenney. Where is the switch on the gearbox, and do you know what it looks like?

kenney
28-02-2010, 12:17 AM
The contact is on the left hand side of the box just above the drive shaft there are 2 contacts there go for the upper one.Remove the contact and bridge contact 2 a blue on red wire and contact 3 a black on blue wire,The switch is on the other side of the box if it needs replacing

RichVW
28-02-2010, 06:31 PM
Thanks Kenney, I had a quick look from above, with the engine cover off and think I found it. I'll need to get the undertray off next time and try and test it. Cheers.