[Dr Dave]

Courtesy of Chaslee.....

Reversing switch on 75.


Don't follow manual - no need to remove underbelly panel or wheel arch lining and the rest of the bodywork.
Take off near side wheel.
Switch can be seen on gearbox behind suspension spring. 19mm Ring spanner just fits.
Unscrew old and fit new.
15 Mins including having ciggy and sitting back reflecting how short a time it took. Reverse lights now work

 

[Dr Dave]

Manual gearbox? My money is on the switch, forget the fuses.

 

[Dr Dave]

Do I detect a Haynes conflict of information here? :dddc:

 

[Dr Dave]

Does this work on the diesel models as well?

Yep, same procedure applies.

 

[Dr Dave]

Dave, you're such a lovely fellow. I'll try this at the weekend

Thanks John! Pleased to help!

 

[Dr Dave]

Hey... is it located in the same place on the 214's?

thanks

No, different; your switch is right on top of the gearbox. Easy to replace.

 

[Dr Dave]

FWIW, the 214 reverse switch is 22mm hex size.

 

[Dr Dave]

Yes, without a doubt.

 

[Dr Dave]

Yeah probably not a bad idea!!

 

[Dr Dave]

Right on top of the gearbox, chief :spanner:

 

[Dr Dave]

Where is this on the MG ZR MK1 2002? As my reverse lights dont come on either,

Ah, it does depend what ZR you have......what size engine?

The gearbox is on the left hand side of the car, under the bonnet. You'll most probably need to remove the air filter casing to gain access.

 

[Dr Dave]

Yeah it's on top of the box below the air filter. 22mm deep socket required - a 2 pin connector goes to the switch.

 

[Dr Dave]

Yes, I did get your PM, but it is better to answer on the forums where the question and answer can be retrieved by others in future.

Air filter is on the right.

 

[Dr Dave]

Your local XPart outlet or ebay perhaps?

Connector plug? It plugs onto the switch!

 

[Dr Dave]

Spare connector, not to worry!

 

[Dr Dave]

Options that aren't fitted to your car. Heated this and that etc etc

 

[Dr Dave]

Nope, none on fleabay

Not all ZR's came with CDL......

 

[Dr Dave]

On a 105, I would 'assume' that you have no CDL. The blip just arms/disarms the alarm.

 

[Dr Dave]

Replace the switch - I expect it is failing under load.

 

[Dr Dave]

Front face of the gearbox.......