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reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:03 pm
by sciroccof529bax
as above but i found two wire hanging in the boot witch i think to be the reverse light wires where do they plug on to the light or am they part ov my loom 2 the light cheers
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:00 pm
by Funky Diver
Depends on the colour of them. You checked the wiring diagram in Haynes? (It is actually quite good so long as the wiring hasn't been messed about with)
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:02 pm
by sciroccof529bax
cheers m8 will have a cheak im 99% on them being the wires just couldnt see where they go lol thanks
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 11:01 pm
by Funky Diver
If they are brown they will be earthing wires, in which case they should be attached to a stud / nut in the centre of the rear slam panel area.
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 6:48 pm
by sciroccof529bax
na ive got them connected ive had a better look 2day the wires seem like they ar 2 a light in the boot as the interior boot light is missing so that mush be what they was off but reverse lights still pop my fuse lol cheers
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:16 pm
by ianaudia4
What rating fuse do you have in, it should be 10 amp?
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:24 pm
by sciroccof529bax
yh thats what ive been trying stuck really carnt find any fault yet it blows everytime
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:06 pm
by Nate
unplug the wires from the top of the switch on the gearbox (should be just 2 wires) and connect them together. your reverse lights should then be on (prob need to turn ign on)
assuming they are, your switch is buggered
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 8:59 pm
by sciroccof529bax
thanks m8 will try this in a sec
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:01 pm
by ianaudia4
The switches can be bought from the dealers or GSF.
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:12 pm
by Neillyboy
Check the connections to your rear lights & you clusters for water. Maybe corrosion or water shorting out when switched on. Disconnect both clusters and put in reverse. Check the terminals with a multimeter for voltage.
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 12:45 am
by Nate
how did you get on?
Re: reverse lights blow the fuse every time i put it in reverse
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:28 pm
by sciroccof529bax
im gonna have 2 try it 2morra been working away down london last few days but will defo be able 2 try 2morra cheers m8