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Apr 20, 2009 | 03:49 PM

Taken4granted

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reverse lights not working

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?

Apr 20, 2009 | 03:55 PM

NonGoggleGuy

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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.

Apr 20, 2009 | 04:00 PM

Taken4granted

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the fuses located near the driver door correct??

Apr 20, 2009 | 05:29 PM

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Yeah, it should be there.

Apr 20, 2009 | 08:38 PM

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What kind of trans?

Apr 20, 2009 | 10:01 PM

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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.

Apr 21, 2009 | 01:54 PM

Taken4granted

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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

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Apr 21, 2009 | 02:38 PM

Taken4granted

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

Apr 21, 2009 | 02:50 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Taken4granted

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

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.