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  • dwforum
    Wrencher
    • Jul 2004
    • 220

    #1

    Reverse lights

    The back-up lights seem a bit dim on my car. You can see them well from behind, but they don't really give out enough light to let me see what im backing into. Anyone know of a way to get some brighter light back there?
  • DaN
    E30 Fanatic
    • Dec 2003
    • 1265

    #2
    do they look about normal?
    Maybe check the bulb connections, and see if the lenses are dirty.
    Other than that, wire up a spotlight on your bumper,

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    • Jordan
      R3V OG
      • Oct 2003
      • 12907

      #3
      The backup lights are for others to see you. Not so much for you to see what you are backing into.
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      • BS87
        E30 Mastermind
        • Oct 2003
        • 1606

        #4
        If you REALLY need to, just rest your foot on the brake so that the switch triggers. The brake lights come on, giving a tad more light, and you can still move the car just fine.

        However i dont see why you would need to do this.

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        • Axxe
          No R3VLimiter
          • Aug 2004
          • 3355

          #5
          Pop on some 100W utility lights from an 18 wheeler.


          Keep it slideways!!

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          • f u z z
            E30 Mastermind
            • Jul 2004
            • 1600

            #6
            mine only work sometimes. its weird.

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            • kencopperwheat
              King of Kegstands
              • Oct 2003
              • 14396

              #7
              Originally posted by f u z z
              mine only work sometimes. its weird.
              Get a new reverse light switch for your transmission.
              Originally posted by Gruelius
              and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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              • dwforum
                Wrencher
                • Jul 2004
                • 220

                #8
                Or check the wiring under your shift boot

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                • e30Matt
                  R3V Elite
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 5077

                  #9
                  Re: Reverse lights

                  Originally posted by dwforum
                  You can see them well from behind, but they don't really give out enough light to let me see what im backing into.
                  Did anyone else get a laugh out of that?

                  "See, we're adding a little something to this month's sales contest. As you all know, first prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Anyone wanna see second prize? Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you're fired."

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                  • Matt86es
                    Mod Crazy
                    • Aug 2004
                    • 616

                    #10
                    Re: Reverse lights

                    Originally posted by e30Matt
                    Originally posted by dwforum
                    You can see them well from behind, but they don't really give out enough light to let me see what im backing into.
                    Did anyone else get a laugh out of that?
                    LOL, I didn't even really read it. That is hilarious!

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