Reverse light won't go off....

[Berkshire_Boy76]

Hi Guys,

I've done a search on this, but can't see much.

I've just been debadging the Passat, had the engine still on (was going to be a quick 2 min job while popping home), so I notice the reverse light on (i'm in nuetral obviously).

VW had the car yesterday fixing my 2nd gear crunch. Could they have disturbed something in this area? I'm a bit puzzled as I would almost expect it to be the opposite way around - light not working at all maybe?

I can go back to VW, but not until the weekend, so thought I would ask here and maybe save a trip. I've slipped the reverse bulb out of the light casing for now. Appreciate it's looking like taking the car back to them, but thought I would ask anyway.
Cheers.

[ScouseNinja]

It is possible they have inadvertantly damaged the reverse light switch ?

Not sure just thought it may be worth a look . I am not even aware how the lamp is brought on , on these cars soory chap.

[Berkshire_Boy76]

Hi mate, thanks for the reply and suggestion - it could be, I suppose.
I did try searching, but most peoples problems are with the light not going on. A couple of other searches mention Golfs and the reverse light switch on the gearbox, but nothing that takes it further. Seems too much of a coincidence with them in at the gearbox.
Guess it's back to VW.
Thanks again for the reply anyway.

[Quatrelle]

If it was all right when you took it in, it must be their fault.