Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1996 1.3 Reverse lamp not getting signal

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Sat 25 Oct 2008 17:22
1996 1.3 Reverse lamp not getting signal - Rattle
When my mechanic was reversing out the garage I noticed the reverse light was not working, I didn't say anything to him as I thought it was just the bulb. I have since tested the bulb and checked the voltage on the light cluster PCB and there is no voltage.

I am assuming it is the reverse lamp switch in the gearbox, I have looked at what I think it is, but there is a wire coming out of it and is bolted straight onto the earth so I can't see it that.

Where is the switch located on a MK4 Fiesta? Is there a quick way of testing it?

Edited by Pugugly on 25/10/2008 at 17:39

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Sat 25 Oct 2008 17:47
1996 1.3 Reverse lamp not getting signal - Screwloose

First check the fuse.
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Sat 25 Oct 2008 17:52
1996 1.3 Reverse lamp not getting signal - Rattle
Do know what fuse number it is? I haven't had chance to buy a Haynes yet.

Thanks.
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Sat 25 Oct 2008 18:37
1996 1.3 Reverse lamp not getting signal - Rattle
Found my dads old MK4 manual and it says the fuse is shared with the brake lights which work, so it can't be that.
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Sat 25 Oct 2008 19:10
1996 1.3 Reverse lamp not getting signal - Screwloose

It might be fuse 29 in the engine bay box.

How many wires did this gearbox switch have - the diagram shows six?
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Sat 25 Oct 2008 21:00
1996 1.3 Reverse lamp not getting signal - mfarrow
I might be imagining things - but I'm having images of two sensors on this engine/gearbox combo depending on type. One a basic 2-pin switch to the right of the starter motor which turns the reversing lights on, and another multi-wire one for the ECU.

There will be two wires - either you're mistaking a sleeved cable for a single wire or you're looking at the wrong sensor.

Edited by mfarrow on 25/10/2008 at 21:02

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Thu 1 Jan 2009 17:02
1996 1.3 Reverse lamp not getting signal - CarMechanic
Hi,

What number in the fusebox for the reverse light and brake lights? mk4 1.8D 1996 Fiesta. Cheers.
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