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Rover 416 - reversing lights failure?

Fuse ok and bulbs checked. Whre do I locate possible switch fault?
Tony, October 2004
Most reversing switches are either on the box that the gearstick goes into (accessible from under the car) or on the gearbox itself. Usually, the switch is a simple momentary contact one, cheap and easy to replace. Before you change it, you can test the circuit - switch on the ignition (so the lights come on, but dont start it!) then short the connector attached to the switch (use a suitable bit of wire/small pliers/tweezers, etc) and getting an assistant to check if the lights come on. Be very careful if you are under the car - use ramps or proper axle stands - be safe!

JamJam, December 2004
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