Reverse light switch location

[GreigM]

My reverse light only comes on if I maintain some pressure on the gear lever, leading me to think the switch needs to be adjusted, but I've no clue how to get to it. Can I access it underneath the car, or do I have to take the tunnel cover off and go in from the top? Its a 6-speed caterham box.

[My Evil Twin]

on my type 9 there was a precut hole in the ali panel (tunnel) where the switch is.
so carpet off, remove ali tape and extract switch.
I cant imaging Caterham would have done much differnet for the 6 speed, but I cant help you on the switches location Im afraid.
'Wip the carpet up n have a look

[Grubbster]

Yes, hole in the tunnel by the drivers knee somewhere is the only way, it's quite tight in there.

[GreigM]

Grubbster said:

Yes, hole in the tunnel by the drivers knee somewhere is the only way, it's quite tight in there.

hmmm, got a feeling this might fall into the "cant be arsed" category of my list of stuff to do....

[Grubbster]

I've not had a working reversing light for years, can't say I miss it.

[GreigM]

Grubbster said:

I've not had a working reversing light for years, can't say I miss it.

not sure the MoT man will have the same relaxed outlook unfortunately

[GreigM]

ok, its raining and I'm bored - anyone feel like giving me some tips on how to remove the tunnel cover without breaking anything? My previous westfield was just ally panels and bolts so I'm not used to all this carpet stuff!

[My Evil Twin]

isnt it just poppered in??
poppers at the very bottom edge of the tunnel near the floor.

[Grubbster]

Reversing light isn't part of the MOT so no problem there.

The carpet on the side is normally glued on with spray adhesive but some thoughtful builders choose to use velcro or poppers so you might be lucky.

If you want to remove the tunnel top then you simply remove the gear knob (small allen key to release the locking grub screw then it unscrews), then get under the car and slacken off the handbrake cable a lot so that the handbrake lever can be pulled vertical - then the tunnel should just pull off.

[Guy Lowe]

I haven't got a reversing light or fog lamp, never have had as IMO they spoil the look of the rear of the car & before anyone says anything, I don't drive the Seven in bad visability