Revers gear light switch problem

[Horse_rider]

My car's reverse switch is not working, i changed it twice form different places, but it seems to be gear box internal fault. how can i fix this problem?
and do i have to open the gear box? all i should leave it as it is?

actually the new switch, wires and bulbs are working good, but when install in the gear box then don't work, and the lights stays ON. then i have to remove the wire plug to OFF the lights.

[bilal49er]

which car?

[Horse_rider]

sorry not mentioned, santro club 03.

[Horse_rider]

bump

[smartdevil_striker]

Is Reverse Light working Directly by Join both Wires?

[Titanium]

Have you tried the same switch on another santro ?
There is a small lever kind of part inside gear box, which operates the switch. that might be out of alignment, broken or faulty. Another reason can be the improperly aligned, or worn threads of the switch housing.

[Horse_rider]

i have bought two switches from different places and they have checked by two different electricians, the light and wiring is okay as checked by electricians, the switches operate okay when not installed in the gear box, but when installed the light switches on without in reverse gear. electrician advise to open the whole gear box. i want to know that is there any need to open gear box for this switch or there some other solution to this problem which can be solved without gear box opening?

[AshirAli]

Sir, Can you post the pics where the reverse light switch is placed and kindly can you tell me for how much you bought the Switch ? Plz send me or post the pics here if you can i also have the problem of reverse light switch....

[murtazee]

Santro have the same problem in all models.
i ve 2006 model it gave me the same prob, but after replacing its working fine to-date

[autophile]

My reverse switch is not working, i changed it twice form different places, but it seems to be gear box internal fault. how can i fix this problem?
and do i have to open the gear box? all i should leave it as it is?

actually the new switch, wires and bulbs are working good, but when install in the gear box then don't work, and the lights stays ON. then i have to remove the wire plug to OFF the lights.

Consult the 3S workshop

[elden]

Suppose you are not understand the problem then checked from mechanical.

[Xplorer]

This is chronic problem in Santros. It can be ok by changing gear oil.

[Horse_rider]

Actually, the gear oil level is okay, after this installation work, the level got lowered and i had topped it up again to the full level.

[levin]

gear oil level and reverse light switch in gear box has link?

Glad i dont own a santro , it would drive me nuts.

[capsat]

[I]Reverse light is activated when the shifter clicks it, -be it auto or a manual. Gear oil is irrelevant to it.

ask your mechanic to check for shifter cable links over the gear-box.

dis-assembling gearbox for reverse light switch is BULL$$$$$ ![/I]

[tayyabbaig]

Sounds like the pin in the gear selector isn't travelling far enough to move the switch.

It could be the problem in the gearbox I reckon - but to open the whole gearbox for this silly problem is too painful.

[Xplorer]

gear oil level and reverse light switch in gear box has link?

Glad i dont own a santro , it would drive me nuts.

This is not the problem of reverse switch. It is actually the shifter or actuator type thing which pushes the switch. That actuator get struck or jam and lubing it properly will help its free movement. So here lies the link of gear oil and reverse switch.

[mahmood]

heard here at pw somewhere that reserve light switch should be installed and removed while your gear box is in reverse gear for same reason, try this one, might click for you

[Horse_rider]

heard here at pw somewhere that reserve light switch should be installed and removed while your gear box is in reverse gear for same reason, try this one, might click for you

+1

i think you are right, because the reverse gear switch operates as given below.

Switch push button pressed = Light OFF
Switch push button unpressed = Light ON

i checked the switch for the above operation myself through ohm meter.

Now when we put the car in reverse gear the button gets unpressed and the lights goes on. but in my case there is a small ball bearing type thingy which pushes the button IN and gets the lights OFF. I think i should keep the Gear in Reverse and then check how much it gets the button pressed and then cut the extra button (H) lol

[sgg1983]

Same problem with me... reverse light on all the time... mach told change switch but after founding this thread seems the switch is not faulty.. now if any one fixed it then please let me know.