NO reverse lights on my car :((

alirob12

Hi,

I have just realised that my reverse lights (on my Renault Scenic 2002) do not work for some reason. I have checked the fuse and its fine and also the bulbs are fine too (checked and tried different ones). All other lights work fine - just neither reverse light. Any thoughts anyone? Thank you

ChiefGrasscutter

alir!!!2 wrote: »

Hi,

I have just realised that my reverse lights (on my Renault Scenic 2002) do not work for some reason. I have checked the fuse and its fine and also the bulbs are fine too (checked and tried different ones). All other lights work fine - just neither reverse light. Any thoughts anyone? Thank you

Yup,
It will be the reverse light switch that has failed
Its usually on the gearbox somewhere or next to the gear linkage...so that when you engage reverse some plunger contacts the switch and causes it to close thereby lighting the lamps.
Position of switch in car varies between manufacturers (and probably between models as well) sorry can't help you there - don't know Renaults' at all myself.

Hammyman

Most reverse light switches are fitted to the gearbox....

mttylad

If you own a scenic then the Renault forums are for you.
this thread in particular may be of help.
or this one.

Beware - it looks like gearbox oil may come out of the hole on the older model, so clean around the switch first & be quick to put the new one back.
(test it first - multimeter across the pins while someone else changes gear).