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[Shackeng]

I am about to remove the switch to, hopefully, resolve my reverse lights/parkpilot inoperation. However first I would like to confirm that the reversing lights are switched through this switch? I have read the guide which, to my turgid brain, appears somewhat brief. Am I correct that the two procedures listed are either/or?  Does cleaning involve anything other than a thorough cleaning with the appropriate electrical cleaning fluid?

[RobG]

I would like to confirm that the reversing lights are switched through this switch

Am I correct that the two procedures listed are either/or

You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris

[Andy B]

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You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris

I'd assumed the reverse lights' switch was integral to the selector switch in an auto. And manuals have a separate selector.   

[Shackeng]

I would like to confirm that the reversing lights are switched through this switch

Am I correct that the two procedures listed are either/or

You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris

That is what I am trying to establish Rob. Is there a separate switch, and therefore I do not need to remove the selector switch?

[Shackeng]

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You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris

I'd assumed the reverse lights' switch was integral to the selector switch in an auto. And manuals have a separate selector.   

My assumption also Andy, unless someone knows better?

[RobG]

My mistake Chris sorry. Manual box = physical switch, autobox = signal from range switch (selector)


awaits comment from Andy B

[Andy B]

My mistake Chris sorry. Manual box = physical switch, autobox = signal from range switch (selector)


awaits comment from Andy B

   

[RobG]

I had a smiley lined up for your comments

[Andy B]

I had a smiley lined up for your comments

You've got me all wrong then Rob 

[Shackeng]

And the 2 procedures? Both or either? Cleaning as described by me?

[Shackeng]

Thanks to Andy & Rob I am now going to remove the switch, but I would be grateful if someone could advise if the two procedures in the guide are required. I am inclined to think only one is necessary. 

[Andy B]

Thanks to Andy & Rob I am now going to remove the switch, but I would be grateful if someone could advise if the two procedures in the guide are required. I am inclined to think only one is necessary. 

I'd be inclined to clean it all out while it's off the car. 

[Shackeng]

'Twas my intention Andy, but I have now found that the reverse lights are working again, (see Park pilot post) so I am reluctant to disturb it. Perhaps best just to spray some cleaner fluid into it.

[Andy B]

'Twas my intention Andy, but I have now found that the reverse lights are working again, (see Park pilot post) so I am reluctant to disturb it. Perhaps best just to spray some cleaner fluid into it.

Maybe just corroded connections at the plug.  A simple unplug & replug might be the answer 

[Shackeng]

Is that the large plug in the front of the selector?