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04 Mini Cooper

  • 01-11-2010 11:58am
    #1
    Mr Magners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 817 ✭✭✭


    Having problems with a non-functionining reverse light on a 04 Cooper. I've replaced the bulb (with great difficulty) and it's not the fuse as every other bulb in the car is working.

    What do I try next, anyone any ideas.

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Test the reverse light switch on the gearbox


  • #3
    Mr Magners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 817 ✭✭✭Mr Magners


    Uh oh, I think I'm going to be out of my depth here.:)

    Is that a simple thing to do? I'm only used to doing the basics like fluid levels and bulbs etc.


  • #4
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    Well normally they have 2 contacts in the switch, you would probably need to understand basic vehicle electrics to do this...


  • #5
    mathepac
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭mathepac


    Fairly simple job detailed in this thread - http://www.mini2.com/forum/maintenance-mini-care/154759-help-locating-reverse-switch.html


  • #6
    Mr Magners
    Closed Accounts Posts: 817 ✭✭✭Mr Magners


    Slidey wrote: »
    Well normally they have 2 contacts in the switch, you would probably need to understand basic vehicle electrics to do this...

    Therein lies our problem.

    I'll ring my mechanic I think.

    Thanks Slidey


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Don't really need to understand electrics at all, locate switch, pull connector off it, suitable socket to remove it, insert new one, connector back on :)

    Normal sockets are often not deep enough and the sometimes access prohibits use of a spanner or wrench, if you need to buy a deep socket it may be as handy to get a garage to do it :)


  • #8
    Slidey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭Slidey


    It would probably help if you knew the switch was faulty before you replaced it... a quick multi meter check could confirm this for you.


  • #9
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Slidey wrote: »
    It would probably help if you knew the switch was faulty before you replaced it... a quick multi meter check could confirm this for you.

    Perhaps, reversing lights stopped working on my sister's Ka and my Dad's Accent, all bulbs were fine and fuses were fine. I have a multi meter but just got the switches and changed them, all fine now :)


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