Reverse lights not working...?

Electrical 206CC problems
kellymc1983
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Reverse lights not working...?

Post by kellymc1983 »

My reverse lights have suddenly stopped working. Both the bulbs and the fuse are ok, so could it be an electrical fault?

My MOT is due in a few weeks so want to get the problem sorted before then. If anyone could point me in the right direction that'd be great!

Cheers!
Peugeot 206cc 1.6 16v Quiksilver 54 plate

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gazza82
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Re: Reverse lights not working...?

Post by gazza82 »

Might be the gearbox switch ...
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Capncol
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Re: Reverse lights not working...?

Post by Capncol »

Agree with Gazza.

(You don't need reversing lights for MOT)
Cheers Col.


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GrandadMonkey
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Post by GrandadMonkey »

The switches on the top of the gearbox are notorious for failing. They can fail permanently on or permanently off. I had to replace ours about 4 years ago and it has been fine since. Ours is a 1.6 16v and my post on how I did it can be found here:

http://www.peugeot206cc.co.uk/viewtopic ... 23&t=11557

Get your switch from your Peugeot dealer - don't be fooled by the so-called "cheap" prices on eBay. I paid £7.15 from Robins & Day in Leicester 4 years ago. Fitted perfectly.
Ron
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