No reversing lights

griston64 · May 21st, 2019, 21:52

Just checked all my rear lights are working and I don't have any reverse lights

All other bulbs are fine and no bulb out warning light

Is there some sort of switch somewhere ? Its manual M90

Laird Scooby · May 21st, 2019, 22:13

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Originally Posted by griston64

Just checked all my rear lights are working and I don't have any reverse lights

All other bulbs are fine and no bulb out warning light

Is there some sort of switch somewhere ? Its manual M90

On the gearbox, near the gear lever Mark. Just close enough if memory serves to be able to accidentally disconnect it while replacing the bushes in the bottom of the gearlever/selector mech.

EDIT - not sure if the reverse lights are covered by the BFU but also if both are out then it won't pick up on a current difference between left and right legs of the circuit.

griston64 · May 21st, 2019, 22:14

I know where that is then

griston64 · May 21st, 2019, 22:16

I'll double check bulbs again before getting underneath

Laird Scooby · May 21st, 2019, 22:20

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Originally Posted by griston64

I know where that is then

If you look to the left (assuming it was mounted in a car) of where the gearlever connects, you can see the white-ish/silverish blob with the two pins coming out the top - this is better known as the reverse light switch.

Laird Scooby · May 21st, 2019, 22:42

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Originally Posted by griston64

I'll double check bulbs again before getting underneath

Good idea - and the fuse as well.

rwdkev · May 22nd, 2019, 18:40

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Originally Posted by Laird Scooby

.....not sure if the reverse lights are covered by the BFU.....

I'm pretty sure bulb integrity sensor only covers the following circuits:

Side lights
Tail lights
Head lights
Stop lights

griston64 · May 22nd, 2019, 19:29

Bulbs are fine. Connections are clean as a whistle. Reckon switch must be culprit.

griston64 · Jun 30th, 2019, 18:41

Switch out today and the replacement ( Ebay sh*te ) has completely different connections. Anyway I tested old switch and it's ok. Connector to switch is also ok. Power to rear bulbs as well. Checked for voltage to lights when engaging reverse and that is also ok.

Any ideas ?

Cheers Mark

nu11eaf · Jun 30th, 2019, 19:39

Its nearly always an earth problem.

May 21st, 2019, 21:52	#1
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	No reversing lights Just checked all my rear lights are working and I don't have any reverse lights All other bulbs are fine and no bulb out warning light Is there some sort of switch somewhere ? Its manual M90 __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

May 21st, 2019, 22:14	#3
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	I know where that is then __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

May 21st, 2019, 22:16	#4
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	I'll double check bulbs again before getting underneath __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

May 22nd, 2019, 19:29	#8
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Bulbs are fine. Connections are clean as a whistle. Reckon switch must be culprit. __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Jun 30th, 2019, 18:41	#9
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	Switch out today and the replacement ( Ebay sh*te ) has completely different connections. Anyway I tested old switch and it's ok. Connector to switch is also ok. Power to rear bulbs as well. Checked for voltage to lights when engaging reverse and that is also ok. Any ideas ? Cheers Mark __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

Jun 30th, 2019, 19:39	#10
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:54 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Its nearly always an earth problem. __________________ XC90 Inscription D5 Power pulse, 2017 MY, Savile grey, Blond Nappa, Leather dash/door tops, Walnut inlays, Dark tinted windows, Air suspension, Bliss/Cross traffic alert, Xenium/7 seat comfort/Family/Winter packs, 4 zone climate, Heated rear seats.

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