Reverse lights not always working

[Guest]

Ok i have done a search and found nothing, Sometimes when i put the leggie into reverse the reverse lights don't always come on. I have a manual, i have been told he could be to do with a switch at the front of the gearbox. Anyone know whereabouts and if i can be fixed

 

[naughtika]

mine was doing the same thing til it totally stopped working..

stock part number for the reverse light SWITCH is MD730979 which also is the same with the V6 HJ Galant

Tridon has an oem replacement

Part number is TRS016

cost about $25 from Supercheap..

 

[Guest]

The lights are working, i have replaced the bulbs. They just don't always seem to realise the car is in reverse. They work every so often. thats why i think it is something to do with the gear box

 

[Guest]

it seems when i put the car in reverse and i move the gearstick up slightly the reverse lights come on. How can i fix this???

 

[naughtika]

only way you can fix it is to replace the switch..

mine was doing the EXACT same thing as with your car.. eventually it'll stop working..

how do i know mine totally stopped working? my reverse camera stopped working as well

 

[Guest]

how much is the switch and where can u buy it from???

 

[Guest]

All the info you need is above, in the second post. I think Christian meant to write "reverse light switch" rather than just "reverse light".

MD730979 SWITCH,M/T GEARSHIFT BACKUP LAMP

 

[steveP]

your vr4 wasnt converted to manual?

 

[Guest]

no has always been manual!!!

 

[Guest]

Where do u get them from and how much???

 

[naughtika]

edited & updated my reply above..

just dont mention its for a legnum or vr4.. otherwise you'll just confuse the sales agent..

 

[matchtheclown]

Worst thread reading ever Hayden! Good job!

 

[Guest]

yeah sorry bout that...lol
thats wat happens when u are working and trying to read quick

 

[matchtheclown]

Well it entertained me. Please do it again some time

 

[Guest]

Yeah no probs, found them in stock at autobarn for $28. Which is good as car is goin for a roadworthy 2morrow !!!!

 

[naughtika]

are you gonna replace this switch or the mech?

if you are, I think you will need a 22mm spanner or a socket if you can get it in without damaging the connector

 

[Guest]

just goin to replace the part #tsr016, think that is jut the switch. Whereabouts is it located on the car and is it easy to replace???? I have only had the leggy for 2 weeks and am trying to learn how to work on it. Never had alot of experience working on cars, but i know this car will cost me alot if i don't learn stuff... I used the how to guide on the weekend to replace my front struts, so that saved some $$$$$$

 

[naughtika]

remove your airbox and look down.. you will then see a wire connector leading to the gearbox.. and you'll see it..

 

[Guest]

Thanks very much, this forum is a great help

 

[mephisto]

lucky I saw this thread, my car has been doin the same too. I just hope it's easier than the alternator swap was.