Taken4granted

I notice last night when I put the car in reverse that the lights did not go on, all other lights work...brake, signal but no back up. I popped out one of the lens and check the bulb and it wasn't burnt out I haven been able to check the other due to it raining does anyone know what might have cause this?

NonGoggleGuy

The bulb may look good, but could still be bad. Also check the fuse for the backup lights.

If a bulb fails shorted (very rare), you will blow a fuse.

Taken4granted

the fuses located near the driver door correct??

NonGoggleGuy

Yeah, it should be there.

wssix99

iTrader: (5)

What kind of trans?

WnaSty6

there is a reverse light switch on the tranny, if you have a manual, right side of tranny housing for V8's and left for V6's. If you have a auto it will be located inside the console and it is probably out of adjustment. If you have a haynes manual look in chapter 7.

Taken4granted

well the rain let off finally and I check the fuses and they all look fine, all my bulbs are fine too so what gives

Taken4granted

M6 of course

Taken4granted

well I jack'ed up the car a located the reverse light switch on the tranny Ill have it checked out tomorrow

bad_408_vert

iTrader: (6)

I had same on my a4. The bulbs looked good but both were out.

I doubt its reverse light switch, start with easy things first.

Stop by autozone n pick up the bulbs before you do anything else.

Its $5 a pair.

PAGregSS

iTrader: (10)

I had the same issue. It was the reverse switch on the tranny. Easy to replace.

Taken4granted

how much would that switch cost...ballpark figure

tavi_ws6

iTrader: (1)

it was around 10$ when i replaced mine