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mike 04-28-2000 05:18 PM

my revese lights are not working at all...bulbs are good and wiring appears good too. Where should I start my search, and what should I look for?
Thanks.

WmHarlow 04-28-2000 05:29 PM

Have you checked the swtich on the transmission bell housing?
It may be in need of adjusting. Not familiar with anything newer than '84, just first thing that comes to mind when mine quit working. Usually the problem. :)

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William
76 240D - 545K miles
78 300D - 200K+ miles

jeffsr 04-28-2000 05:44 PM

It's probably the switch as mentioned earlier, but just in case, check the fuses for poor contact or burned out state. Believe the switch is on the drivers side of tranny, but not sure.

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Jeff L
1987 300e
1989 300e
1987 BMW 325

mike 04-29-2000 12:39 PM

I have looked at the switch on the trani, but how would this be adjusted? I t just looks like a wiring harness. Do I have to take it off the trani?
Thanks again...

WmHarlow 04-30-2000 03:19 PM

The trany does not have to be removed. The switch is located on the top of the wiring mess that you were looking at. Mine has the 'screw-type' adjuster to take up the slack on the momentary contacts when the car is shifted into reverse.
Reach up on top and feel around, you should find the adjusting mechanism.
Good Luck,

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William
76 240D - 545K miles
78 300D - 200K+ miles


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