Reversing light switch

[Figaro]

I noticed today my reversing light seems to be on continuously, I presume it's a sticking switch ?
Does anyone know where abouts it might be located ?
2003 2.8 JTD
Thanks

 

[DuxDeluxe]

I noticed today my reversing light seems to be on continuously, I presume it's a sticking switch ?
Does anyone know where abouts it might be located ?
2003 2.8 JTD
Thanks

As far as I recall, the switch is on top of the gearbox and can be reached (just) from the top of the engine bay. My first van had a similar problem

 

[Figaro]

Did you need to fit a new switch or was it repairable. I was hoping a squirt of WD40 might cure it but that`s probably a bit to much to hope for.
Also, did you access it through the letterbox opening of an A Class ?
I might just take the bulb out if it`s going to be a pain in the a$$
I don`t think it`s a MOT failure item
I might ask on the fiat forum if anyone knows for sure where it is.

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Did you need to fit a new switch or was it repairable. I was hoping a squirt of WD40 might cure it but that`s probably a bit to much to hope for.
Also, did you access it through the letterbox opening of an A Class ?
I might just take the bulb out if it`s going to be a pain in the a$$
I don`t think it`s a MOT failure item
I might ask on the fiat forum if anyone knows for sure where it is.

No, it was a coach built and from what I recall the switch was replaced. The Fiat forum will give you exactly the answers that you need.

 

[Emmit]

Ours has packed up in the 'Off' position.
I have one to replace it and, because it isn't a fail on the MOT I have it in mind to replace it, (if my garage can employ an orangutan to get the wrench on it)

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[Figaro]

According to fiat forum the switch is next to the gearbox breather and I know where that is after changing the GB oil earlier in the year.
But I`ll probably leave it until I next change the air filter. Bulb out for now.
Thanks for info

 

[pappajohn]

Not applicable in this instance but reverse lights are now a testable item from 1st Sept 2009 registration onwards.

 

[mfw]

It is on top of gearbox just over halfway back back you will probably have to move air filter to reach it look for gearbox oil top up threads mine has to fill through reverse switch as no breather pipe 2001 2.8 jtd

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Ours has packed up in the 'Off' position.
I have one to replace it and, because it isn't a fail on the MOT I have it in mind to replace it, (if my garage can employ an orangutan to get the wrench on it)

As far as I recall, you need a deep socket to undo it........ a normal one fouls with the contacts on top and won’t grip

 

[mfw]

As far as I recall, you need a deep socket to undo it........ a normal one fouls with the contacts on top and won’t grip

Think i used a ring spanner on mine when i removed it to do the oil

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[Figaro]

Strangely, I checked again this morning before removing the bulb and guess what, no light permanently on. All good.
It had been parked up for three weeks and left in gear, reverse gear.
Must remember to use first gear
Seems like it didn't like having reverse permanently selected.