reverse lights don`t work? any ideas please.

[VENOM500]

Nothing from the reverse light bulbs, would this be caused by a defective reverse switch somewhere on the gearbox?and is it an easy fix? Cheers,Tom

p.s. Venom`s very first fault in my 8 years of ownership so musn`t grumble!

[Joelism]

Try tapping them.

[bigviper]

Joelism said:

Try tapping them.

with a hammer

[neilsfishing]

try putting it in reverse

[VENOM500]

Joelism said:

Try tapping them.

Thanks Joel, but tap where? on the switch? and where is the switch located?more detailed info please!

[bigviper]

the light housing

[V10 BAT]

Can you check you have + feed at the bulb holder key on, in reverse gear.
If you dont,try shifting in and out of reverse,like give the rev switch a workout.
no joy prob be the switch on the gearbox.
i can scan my shop manual if you need a pic.

[driverrob]

Mined stopped recently. Turned out to be a loose wire at the switch activated by the gear lever.
Yours is bound to be something different though.

[Viper]

Joelism said:

Try tapping them.

he fell for that one Spud

[bigviper]

Viper said:

Joelism said:

Try tapping them.

he fell for that one Spud

[neilsfishing]

there is also rodent attack

[VENOM500]

Thanks for the helpful hints,will try a few ideas in the morning!Might be worth checking for chewed wires!

[zs]

don't use chicken wire

[RT/10Dave]

You've just reminded me, mine aren't working either... Keep forgetting to look into that!

[fatboy18]

Well, have you found the problem yet? Was any advice helpfull?

[RT/10Dave]

Tom, take a look at this thread for a bit more info...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[VENOM500]

Thanks Dave, I did check out the wiring and its the reverse switch, I see you need one also so maybe we should order a pair from Chuck (Job for Baz when Venom goes down south for a full service and bits in April)

[RT/10Dave]

VENOM500 said:

Thanks Dave, I did check out the wiring and its the reverse switch, I see you need one also so maybe we should order a pair from Chuck (Job for Baz when Venom goes down south for a full service and bits in April)

Fine by me mate, will probably be easier to do whilst on a ramp, and I was going to try and pop up and see you whilst you were there anyway...