Ford Ka2 Reverse Light

[Blackaustin]

My 51 plate Ford Ka2, s reverse light won,t work eventho i,ve put a new 12v single element bulb in...?? Any ideas anyone..??

[Baldric]

Loose Connection?
Fuse?

[bhg481]

Most likely Baldric is right but it could be the switch on the gearbox or a bad earth.

[tonyav]

Agree with bhg, most likely the reversing light switch on the gearbox. Quite a common problem on earlier Ka's.

[Blackaustin]

Is the gearbox reverse light switch easy to locate, as only have car ramps..?

[TonyV]

You'll be able to do when on ramps

[TonyV]

Or you may be able to locate from under bonnet

[tonyav]

It's situated on top of the gearbox.

[tonyav]

If your Ka is a 1.3 this will fit.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-FORD-REVERSE-REVERSING-LIGHT-SWITCH-/281121963215?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item41742cbccf

[TonyV]

When do locate switch to confirm it is faulty if you remove connector and put of piece of wire between the 2 light should come on when ignition is turned on

[TonyV]

Meant to say put the wire between the holes in the connector i.e. Short it out