Thread: r380 reverse switch

People have solved similar problems with a squirt of WD40 on the end of the switch with the ball bearing. Sometimes dirt gets in and just stops the contact being completed. The reverse light on my Puma stopped working. All of the basics were checked/changed i.e. the bulb, the fuse and a new switch fitted with the same non result. I even fitted a reverse lamp from another Puma but still no joy. It was solved by removing the rubber seal at the front of switch with the ball bearing. Silicon sealer was used instead and "HEY PRESTO" everything worked. Just getting the switch that tiny bit closer got it working. 13 years in there so I do not know why it started acting up now but the above got it working again. If you cannot solve it in time for the test maybe you could get a manual switch fitted. I had a reverse light fitted to the series 111 activated by a dash mounted switch.

Originally Posted by spudfan

If you cannot solve it in time for the test maybe you could get a manual switch fitted. I had a reverse light fitted to the series 111 activated by a dash mounted switch.

Thanks - is a manually activated switch acceptable for roadworthiness in Victioria? That would certainly be a simple solution even with the hassle of running a new wire from dash to rear.

Pulled the cubby box cover off, found a dodgy connection in the econoseal plug, crimped in a new pin, and bingo ... back in business. Anyone need a new switch? I have one on order ...

Originally Posted by towe0609

Pulled the cubby box cover off, found a dodgy connection in the econoseal plug, crimped in a new pin, and bingo ... back in business. Anyone need a new switch? I have one on order ...

Good Job. Sometimes it can be the simplest & unexpected solution that can fix Elec. problems as well as the good ole WD40 or in extreme cases, a 3lb Mash Hammer.