Reverse light problem
Thread Starter
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Reverse light problem
While checking a flicker in reverse lights the bulb shorted and sparked. Replaced bulb now back up lights come on with the fob but not in reverse. Replaced relay without results. Lights on and car in reverse when light shorted. Cannot find anything in fuse box other than the 7866 #38 relay , when removed lights don't work even with the unlocked feature on the fob. New relay lights come on with fob but not in reverse. Any ideas on what to check next?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,275
Likes: 739
From: Miami FL
While checking a flicker in reverse lights the bulb shorted and sparked. Replaced bulb now back up lights come on with the fob but not in reverse. Replaced relay without results. Lights on and car in reverse when light shorted. Cannot find anything in fuse box other than the 7866 #38 relay , when removed lights don't work even with the unlocked feature on the fob. New relay lights come on with fob but not in reverse. Any ideas on what to check next?
Relay 38 and Fuse 2 in the underhood panel are for the approach lights and are not involved when car is put in reverse. Check schematics:
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 3,275
Likes: 739
From: Miami FL
That fuse #21 in the passenger foot well fuse box is the most likely cause of your problem.
But I do not agree that relay 38 is only part of the approach lights.
Following the diagram the power from fuse #21 passes through relay 38 when that relay is in its normal position.
