Reverse Light Switch

[Mackenzie_Mark]

Hi,

Does anyone know where the revseres light switch on the gearbox is located and do I need ramps to replace it??

Thanks

Mark

[howelld]

Mine don't work either - can you tell me if you found out where the switch is?
Cheers

[Mackenzie_Mark]

Sorry I've heard nothing so far.

[Crasher]

Which year, engine and box?

[Mackenzie_Mark]

1998 a4 Avant 1.8 SE, 5 speed manual gearbox.

:beerchug:

[Crasher]

On top of the box, part number 012 919 823 F £36.87, accessed from underneath and above.

[Mackenzie_Mark]

Thanks for the response Crasher.

I'll try to locate a switch and provide an update when I fittied it.

[howelld]

Hi,
I haven't looked yet, but "from above" - is that through the engine compartment or with the console removed from inside looking down onto the stick?

I guess its the same plac and part no. for a 1.9 TDI Saloon?

Thanks so far
David

[Crasher]

From the engine compartment looking down.

[howelld]

So I managed to do mine from "above" over the weekend...
The connection is on the r/h side of the gearbox (standing at the front) and following the cable over the gearbox, the "switch" is on the l/h side, a push fit into the gearbox retained by a bracket with one 13mm bolt holding it down.
You need longish arms, otherwise ok....werid way to do things if you ask me...
Good luck
David

[Mackenzie_Mark]

Thanks for updating the thread. Where did you get the replacement switch from.

thanks

[howelld]

Rang around, but used local high street auto shop in the end - closer to me than an Audi dealer (and just in case it was wrong). £38. Even the local scrap yard wanted £20!! and I wasn't about to take a chance
The auto shop thought the price was a bit steep too until they checked, but hey, it works.

Only two types apparently, depending on 5 or 6 speed gbox. Mine is a five speed. Sealed unit by the way = not repairable.

Anywhere should be able to supply it - mine was ordered in and arrived next day.

David

[liam walsh]

Rang around, but used local high street auto shop in the end - closer to me than an Audi dealer (and just in case it was wrong). £38. Even the local scrap yard wanted £20!! and I wasn't about to take a chance
The auto shop thought the price was a bit steep too until they checked, but hey, it works.

Only two types apparently, depending on 5 or 6 speed gbox. Mine is a five speed. Sealed unit by the way = not repairable.

Anywhere should be able to supply it - mine was ordered in and arrived next day.

David

It isnt completely sealed you can open the switch contact end (the bit that sits in the gearbox) but the contactor wears through so good look finding a replacment contact but if you can get a second hand one from a breakers you can open it and check to see the condition of the contacts .Hope tis helps someone .

Cheers.

[darave]

can anybody supply pics to show me where it is located had a audi a4 avant 19tdi se estate for little over 6 months and my reverse lights won't work either checked fuses etc

new to this so any help would be appreciated in advance


you can get thses switches for £20 on ebay with 12 months warranty

[Crasher]

Year and 5 or 6 speed?

[darave]

5 speed manual crusher

thanks

just need some instructions on how to locate and check and if so change the reverse light switch

can you change if from under the bonnet or do you need ramps etc

[darave]

sorry crasher 5 speed manual

year 2000