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corsa_crew

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Registered: 9th Oct 03
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7th Jan 07 at 20:12

someone has advised me that a rear reverse light is not required ? as i have come across a problem with my rear lights currently have no reverse light

is this true ? or would it be a mot failure

carnuts

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Registered: 28th Aug 05
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7th Jan 07 at 21:22

as far as i know you dont need them but some would argue that if they are fitted they have to work be on the safe side and fix em quickly lol

mattievRS

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7th Jan 07 at 21:27

Its required by law to have one or more reversing lights on the back of your car.

Basscrazy

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7th Jan 07 at 21:29

yep as matty says have to have one would be screwed without

carnuts

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7th Jan 07 at 21:39

http://www.motuk.co.uk/mot_testing.htm sorry i was just going by this site

Rob_Lee

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Registered: 9th Dec 05
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7th Jan 07 at 21:56

You 100% dont have to have a reverse light.

Nothing in MOT about it.

abdus

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7th Jan 07 at 21:58

here:

http://www.motester.co.uk/cog.html

nathy_87

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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: Škoda Fabia VRS 5J
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8th Jan 07 at 12:55

ive got the same probs m8 except myn do have reverse lights jus not working ive tried new bulbs and fuse nothing!

C_O_R_S_A___B

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Registered: 17th Jul 06
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8th Jan 07 at 12:59

read something about a switch under the gear leaver gaiter or something like that to fix the lights?! do a search mate am sure you will find an answer

Jon

Fro

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8th Jan 07 at 13:02

Probably the switch in the actual gear box, take it out and short it with a suitable piece of wire and you will find out

C_O_R_S_A___B

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8th Jan 07 at 13:06

ay thats the switch - i knew it was somewhere to do with the gearbox or shifter or something like that!!haha!!

Jon

nathy_87

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Registered: 14th Aug 08
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8th Jan 07 at 13:10

quote:
Originally posted by fro-dizzle
Probably the switch in the actual gear box, take it out and short it with a suitable piece of wire and you will find out

all nice & easy saying that. But do you know how to take the gearknob/box off?

craig_s

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Registered: 5th Mar 06
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8th Jan 07 at 18:05

you dont have to take the gearbox out to get at it its just under the clutch arm they are a common prblem mine went the other day but i fixed it in 5 mins its an easy job.

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