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General Information => Troubleshooting => Topic started by: TOW'D on January 02, 2010, 05:21:24 pm

Title: backup light switch
Post by: TOW'D on January 02, 2010, 05:21:24 pm

Howdy Gang,
 The backup light is staying on in our '85 Golf 5 speed n/a diesel.
 I pulled the electrical connector off and looked at the contacts on the transaxle.
 It is still unplugged so the back up lights are off while driving.
What should I expect if I pull the switch off with the two allen head bolts.
Is there anything I could do like cleaning the contacts or putting some lube on the mechanical parts of the switch.
I'd hate to have a spring or ball bearing go flying when I pull it apart.
thanks
hank

Title: Re: backup light switch
Post by: FineFrank on January 02, 2010, 07:59:37 pm

Disassembly is easy: take the two bolts out, and the switch comes off. Nothing inside to suprise you. When you get a new switch, run the output into a relay and power to the b/u lights from the relay, similar to a set of driving lights. That way you won't waste the pricey tranny switch NEARLY as fast.

Title: Re: backup light switch
Post by: burn_your_money on January 02, 2010, 10:14:40 pm

Nothing goes boing when you take it out.

Since yours are staying on some penetrating oil may free it up. Usually they are not serviceable

Title: Re: backup light switch
Post by: TOW'D on January 03, 2010, 05:11:51 pm

thanks guys
hank