General Stilo Dynamic reverse lights and sensor

[anipsl]

Hi,
Noticed my reverse lights and sensor are not working, checked the fuse which seems OK. Has someone come across this problem, or know what is wrong and how to repair it. M.O.T is due soon.

Cheers..........

 

[roy lovelock]

most likely the reverse switch on the gearbox, mine is also playing up and working on the odd occasion. i will change mine when the clutch needs to be changed, and not worry about it till then,
dont worry not an mot failure, the reverse lights are not tested.
roy

 

[anipsl]

Thanks Roy,
put my mind at rest for now regarding the M.O.T........

Cheers.........

 

[anipsl]

Hi,
Adding to my first post the reversing lights, sensors and rear wiper also not working when you put it in reverse with the front wipers on. If there was a fault on the system I would have thought a warning light would come on, on the dash and also the warning message, but I get no warning light or message. Roy's reply that the reverse switch is on the blink, I would have thought it would be picked up by the computer.

Any other idea's to what it could be, and also an approx repair cost.

Thanx...........

 

[Deckchair5]

Roy's reply that the reverse switch is on the blink, I would have thought it would be picked up by the body computer

No, it simply doesn't realise that reverse has been selected, the switch is a push to make switch and it isn't being pushed far enough so computer believes "We are still gong forwards then. Nothing is wrong and everything is right with the world"

Costs about £12 for new switch I believe unless you want to try grinding off that hex shoulder to make the switch go in further

 

[anipsl]

Thanx for that Deckchair, diagrams much appreciated....

Cheers..........

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

Hi,
Adding to my first post the reversing lights, sensors and rear wiper also not working when you put it in reverse with the front wipers on. If there was a fault on the system I would have thought a warning light would come on, on the dash and also the warning message, but I get no warning light or message. Roy's reply that the reverse switch is on the blink, I would have thought it would be picked up by the computer.

Any other idea's to what it could be, and also an approx repair cost.

Thanx...........

No no. How does it know the switch is at fault if its not working?

Trust me, it'll be the switch most probably

 

[GizmOwin]

Hi,

Could anyone tell me how to fit a reverse switch? Is it a DIY jobby or do I have to have the gear box out?

Owen.

 

[Deckchair5]

Very easy. Disconnect the connector. Remove old switch. Insert new one, check switch out with multimeter set to resistance whilst selecting reverse. Reconnect connector

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

:yeahthat:

Once you start to undo it (my be a little stiff) your talking a few mins tbh

 

[GizmOwin]

Sounds easy enough. Where will I find it? Pictures would be appreciated

Owen.

 

[roy lovelock]

not difficult, just look on the front of your gearbox for a connector - this has two wires coming from it, the switch is just a bolt so get the correct size and unbolt it.
roy

 

[vodka]

I have the same problem, and am a completely new to this stuff. Could you possibly post a picture? Is the switched accessed from underneath the car? or from inside? Thanks!

 

[minimad99]

I can't get the url to copy but if you search for "reverse switch" you'll find what you need

 

[Peat]

See post #8 :-
https://www.fiatforum.com/stilo/221620-reverse-light-switch-stilowagon-1-9-jtd.html