Questions tagged [reverse-lights]
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Why do I see reverse lights blink on and off on vehicles waiting for a traffic light?
Sometimes when waiting for a traffic light, I see the reversing lights on the vehicle in front of me briefly flicker on and then off again. Most often, this is on Mercedes people vans (short buses).
This startles me, since if the vehicle were to be…
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Reverse lights stay on
I have a 1999 Ford Explorer
my reverse lights stay on with or without the key in the ignition
Please Help me I don t know what to do
I have had to replace the window and Lights fuses several times. Keeps blowing/Popping
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What fuse in the 2001 Holden Barina XC controls the reverse lights?
This is in regards to a 2001 Holden Barina XC, automatic, 5 door hatch, although it may apply to other similar models.
In the owners manual on the page listing the fuses and their location (chapter 6/26), Reverse lights is nowhere on the list.
Which…
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Identifying the reversing light power supply cable in the harness\loom on a 2017 VW Golf MK7
On a right hand drive 2017 VW Golf MK7, is there any way to identify the power cable for the reversing light as it passes out of the boot space and into the rear cabin space. Either visually, or in some non destructive manner that does not require…
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One reverse light stays
One reverse light stays on when running on my 2012 Dodge Ram. Where do I start looking to solve this issue?
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How many additional LCD luminems can I apply to a incandescent reverse lamp socket?
2006 Ram 1500 4.7L w/ 6 speed standard. Little to no accessories. Strictly a 'trade' model. No power windows; no power door locks; no power nothing. Alternaternater rated at ~135 amp.
If I disconnect the top rear cab incandescent reverse light and…
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Wrench light comes on but trips no codes. When this happens my reverse lights come on and stay on even in drive
2007 Ford Freestyle AWD Limited:
My wrench light comes on after car is warm but does not throw any codes. Turn the car off and on wrench light goes away. Put it in any gear after restarting and still warm the light comes back on. When this happens…
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Mk1 Ford Focus green residue on reverse light bulb
When changing my reversing light bulb I noticed green liquid on the bottom of the old one. The new bulb won't work at all. Do you think I just need to clean the socket out (and if so, do I use water?) Or is it possibly a fuse issue? Or maybe it…
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Reversing Camera fitting Problems with Trigger supply
I am installing a reversing camera in my 2002 Ford Focus Automatic. When I connect to the reversing light wire by means of a piggyback fuse holder. When you engage reverse the camera works fine but neither the reversing light or the reversing…
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Ideas on how to strobe existing signal lights
I am looking to create a hazard strobe light effect, similar to that on construction vehicles, by using the cars existing reverse and turn signal lights.
I would to do this using Arduino. I am not sure if this is possible, but I would like to…
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Handbrake was on while taking reverse
Bought a new tata nexon (automatic) and while trying to take car in reverse from a downward place handbrake was on by mistake, startes noticing burning rubber smell and smoke from bonnet. Immediately stopped the car. Is there any damage to the…
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2 way reverse lights
so basically i just got some bright leds for my reverse lights. I want to be able to turn my reverse lights on even when I'm not in reverse, which would be done by a toggle switch I'll put on my dash but i also want the reverse lights to come on…
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where is the reverse light switch for polo mk5 2012
Am told there is a reverse switch somewhere in the car which turns on the tail revserse lights. Can anyone tell where this is so i can hook up my stereo to the switch for my my reverse cam?
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Rear left passenger side reverse bulb keeps blowing
I've been having an ongoing problem with my 2007 Subaru outback whereby my left side reverse light bulb keeps blowing.
I've replaced the bulb about 3 times now and it blows every time. It works when I first replace it, I test it out for about 10 or…
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