Reversing light problem

[Alshymer]

Hi
Sorry me again!!
Reverse light working, took apart to clean it.
Refitted- not working!
Power to bulb holder with ignition on and reverse selected. 11.5v
Ignition off power to bulb holder 0.14v.
Replace bulb - not working. Bulb fine on multimeter.
Any ideas?
Regards

 

[ProDave]

Bad earth. I bet if you measure between outer of bulb and any actual earth point on the vehicle you will get 12V in reverse.

 

[Alshymer]

Bad earth. I bet if you measure between outer of bulb and any actual earth point on the vehicle you will get 12V in reverse.

 

[Alshymer]

Thanks for that. I will try it tomorrow.

 

[andyjanet]

Hi
Sorry me again!!
Reverse light working, took apart to clean it.
Refitted- not working!
Power to bulb holder with ignition on and reverse selected. 11.5v
Ignition off power to bulb holder 0.14v.
Replace bulb - not working. Bulb fine on multimeter.
Any ideas?
Regards

I would just like to say as an active member of the community there is no reason to say sorry, we all ask questions and we all learn from others answers , its a part of this friendly community , a community that grows with contributions every day , hope you get it sorted

 

[Alshymer]

I would just like to say as an active member of the community there is no reason to say sorry, we all ask questions and we all learn from others answers , its a part of this friendly community , a community that grows with contributions every day , hope you get it sorted

 

[Alshymer]

Thank you. Everyone is always so helpful and I hope in some small way, occasionally I reciprocate.

 

[jacquigem]

Your time will come.

 

[Alshymer]

Hi.
Do you mean with the bulb out of its holder or in it?

 

[ProDave]

No measure with the bulb in. If you have 12V to the tip of the bulb but it is not lighting up, then there is high resistance somewhere on the ground lead.

 

[Alshymer]

No measure with the bulb in. If you have 12V to the tip of the bulb but it is not lighting up, then there is high resistance somewhere on the ground lead.

 

[Alshymer]

Hi All,
Thanks again I have now sorted it and the light is working.
I traced the wired back and found a frayed double wire that could have been shorting or if not maybe the earth had broken.
So all is well. I know things are a pain but it is so useful when one is travelling to know one’s own vehicle to be able to fix things oneself rather than using garages all the time.
Thanks a lot.

 

[Alshymer]

Hi All,
Thanks again I have now sorted it and the light is working.
I traced the wired back and found a frayed double wire that could have been shorting or if not maybe the earth had broken.
So all is well. I know things are a pain but it is so useful when one is travelling to know one’s own vehicle to be able to fix things oneself rather than using garages all the time.
Thanks a lot.

Hi.
A bit premature!! Now van won’t turn over!!
What have I done?
Reverse light is fine.

 

[Canalsman]

Surely it's better with all four wheels on the ground...

 

[Alshymer]

I think I may have just flattened the battery whilst working on it!!
Fortunately I have a Battery Master so shouldn’t take too long to find out!!

 

[r4dent]

Next time you change the reverse bulb it is worth thinking about getting one with a built in buzzer

It could just save a life.

 

[Alshymer]

Next time you change the reverse bulb it is worth thinking about getting one with a built in buzzer

It could just save a life.

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[Alshymer]

Apparently some cause Canbus errors. Maybe at that price that would too. Good idea though.