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DWBOX2000 11-10-2017 03:02 PM

Reverse lights on 2000 S
 
My reverse lights are suddenly out, any suggestions?
Thanks.

BoxsterSteve 11-10-2017 04:10 PM

Everyone blames all electrical gremlins on the headlight switch... so long as there aren’t any popped fuses, that is.

DWBOX2000 11-10-2017 04:29 PM

I can't find the fuse diagram unfortunately.

particlewave 11-10-2017 06:25 PM

Manual or tip? Probably the transmission reverse switch.

DWBOX2000 11-11-2017 03:26 AM

Sorry, it's a manual. I guess my first step is to locate the fuse. I know where the panels are, just don't know which fuse to pull.

itsnotanova 11-11-2017 03:29 AM

Sorry for the dump question but you have checked the light bulbs first right?

DWBOX2000 11-11-2017 04:03 AM

Hi Woody, I figured where both were out; they were fine. Any idea what # the fuse is? Thanks.

kjc2050 11-11-2017 04:22 AM

Try B5. Second row down, fifth from the left. 7.5A.

DWBOX2000 11-11-2017 05:02 AM

7.5 has continuity. Where is the switch? Is it easily accessible? My friend has my book and is away.

DWBOX2000 11-11-2017 06:17 AM

I think I found it. At the far end of the housing (at back of car), on top. There are two wires going in. I did have a new muffler put on, maybe it just needs a little cleaning.
Hopefully the two wires just pop off. Regarding the switch, do I just unscrew and pop in new or are there springs or something else that complicate the matter?
Thanks.

DWBOX2000 11-11-2017 04:55 PM

Ok it's out. See attached. Is there a Vw replacement or something I can get at autoZone that will work ok? I seem to be see prices of 50 plus. I'll pay it but maybe there is an alternative. I just dropped 180 for a piece of plastic (rear under panel) from our host so I need to start saving $ if possible. Thanks.

DWBOX2000 11-11-2017 04:57 PM

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particlewave 11-11-2017 06:09 PM

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I think I read that the transmission is Audi, but don't quote me. What does the connector look like?

They do look similar...

DWBOX2000 11-12-2017 06:30 AM

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# on side is 893-004. Thanks

DWBOX2000 11-13-2017 08:30 AM

Just bought switch. 75 big ones @ stealer ship. The other places weren't much better once you add in shipping.
This might be the final transaction to sour my Porsche relationship. I get some of the stuff being expensive but this is ridiculous. I'm semi ok with the 170 for the plastic underbody panel, thinking it probably only fits 986's, maybe some 996's. I can't imagine that switch is only used by Porsche.
I'll certainly be thinking about this fleecing over the winter.
:ah:

particlewave 11-13-2017 10:13 AM

I would have just bought the Audi switch for $10 and changed the connector.

DWBOX2000 11-13-2017 10:33 AM

I'm not that electrically savvy.


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