Reverse lights not working

[stev6e]

Neither of my reverse lights work and it isn't the filaments.

The car is an ex plod covert cid car so I reckon they've been disconnected for stealth purposes.

My guess is they'll have been disconnected at the reverse light switch.

I'm guessing that'll be mounted on the gearbox somewhere, does anyone know exactly where???

Alternatively would they have been disconnected somewhere else??

Very many thanks.

[mjb]

The switch will be sat right on top of the gearbox near a beige bit of plastic. It may well have a purple connector

[Doggy]

They might just have taken the fuse out - F32 in the engine fusebox.
(Don't know the rating, but 2 x 21W = 3.5A so a 5A fuse should be fine).

[eoin27]

if ever a post needed a , it was when you said CID stealth car

[swiss]

They're hardly ever stealthy. Two guys in rain coats constantly eating? Coppers.

[stev6e]

They're hardly ever stealthy. Two guys in rain coats constantly eating? Coppers.

That explains the crumbs that are under every bit of trim/facia I've removed for access so far

My handbook says Fuse 1 in the engine compartment fuse box that feeds the reversing lights, double injection relay, engine oil temp, oil level, Air conditioning compressor, all of those work, except the lights.

And yes I most definitely missed a golden opportunity to use the

[Doggy]

My handbook says Fuse 1 in the engine compartment fuse box that feeds the reversing lights, double injection relay, engine oil temp, oil level, Air conditioning compressor, all of those work, except the lights.

My book's for 99-02 - having re-engaged brain, I note yours is an 03
Also, mine doesn't cover v6's, er stev6e

I have now resolved to drink twice as much & stay in bed....

[stev6e]

I have now resolved to drink twice as much & stay in bed....

Faultless!!!