Kia Venga reversing lights

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partlydave
partlydave Posts: 19,646 Forumite
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Both lights are not working so I've put new bulbs in, still not working. The audible warning isn't working either. I cant see in the online manual if there's a separate fuse or if a new switch is the remedy. Any advice would be gratefully received, thanks.
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  • DUTR
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    partlydave wrote: »
    Both lights are not working so I've put new bulbs in, still not working. The audible warning isn't working either. I cant see in the online manual if there's a separate fuse or if a new switch is the remedy. Any advice would be gratefully received, thanks.

    What about the 7yr warranty?
  • System
    System Posts: 178,094 Community Admin
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    Most likely the reverse light switch on the gearbox or the connector on it. Cheap part, minimal labour if you pay someone.
  • partlydave
    partlydave Posts: 19,646 Forumite
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    DUTR wrote: »
    What about the 7yr warranty?

    probably nul and void as it was a cat d repair, but i'll try, thanks
    Justice for the 96 YNWA
    Silver linings are the best
    Do not regret growing older, it is a privilege denied to many.
    If I lay here, If I just lay here
    will you lie with me and just forget the world ;)
  • partlydave
    partlydave Posts: 19,646 Forumite
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    Tarambor wrote: »
    Most likely the reverse light switch on the gearbox or the connector on it. Cheap part, minimal labour if you pay someone.

    from what I've read so far that seems likely, thanks
    Justice for the 96 YNWA
    Silver linings are the best
    Do not regret growing older, it is a privilege denied to many.
    If I lay here, If I just lay here
    will you lie with me and just forget the world ;)
  • DUTR
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    partlydave wrote: »
    probably nul and void as it was a cat d repair, but i'll try, thanks

    Was the fault always there?
    as...
    Category N (formerly Category D)
    Vehicles graded accordingly haven’t sustained structural damage, so the issue may be cosmetic, or a problem with the electrics that isn’t economical to repair.
    Don’t assume such vehicles are drivable, however; non-structural faults may include brakes, steering or other safety-related parts.
  • partlydave
    partlydave Posts: 19,646 Forumite
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    DUTR wrote: »
    Was the fault always there?
    as...
    Category N (formerly Category D)
    Vehicles graded accordingly haven’t sustained structural damage, so the issue may be cosmetic, or a problem with the electrics that isn’t economical to repair.
    Don’t assume such vehicles are drivable, however; non-structural faults may include brakes, steering or other safety-related parts.

    no, its a recent issue
    Justice for the 96 YNWA
    Silver linings are the best
    Do not regret growing older, it is a privilege denied to many.
    If I lay here, If I just lay here
    will you lie with me and just forget the world ;)
  • Mercdriver
    Mercdriver Posts: 3,898 Forumite
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    partlydave wrote: »
    probably nul and void as it was a cat d repair, but i'll try, thanks

    So you come on here for advice and don't bother telling people that it is a cat d. This is money saving expert not psychic moneysaving. If it had been the latter we would have been asking for the lottery numbers.

    Summary - give full disclosure if you want the best advice.
  • AdrianC
    AdrianC Posts: 42,189 Forumite
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    <passes multimeter>
    Time to start properly troubleshooting. Do you have voltage to the bulbs? Do you have voltage to the switch on the box? Do the lights come on if you bridge the switch? I presume it's multiplexed, so are there any fault codes logged?
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