New to me 1991 325ic manual. So I replaced the reverse lights switch due to both not working at all, fuses are all good bulbs are good. Still no lights.
Where to start tracking it down?
Where to start tracking it down?
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Check the switch and wiring. The wiring runs up the shifter and connects by the boot inside the car. The switch is on the drivers side of the trans."I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj
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I already replaced the switch with a new one. So where exactly inside the boot does the wiring connect to?Originally posted by reelizmpro View Post"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough"
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2005 X3 3.0i ZPP, Htd seats, Htd strng, Black Sapphire on Terracotta.
2002 ///M3 Coupe, Steel Gray Metallic on black leather, HK, three pedals.
1991 E30 325ic, AW, Black Leather, Black top, Three Pedals.Comment
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should be a connector inside the center console underneath the shifter boot.
The wires from the reverse switch run up through the rubber grommet to this connector.1988 325 non-letter Seta "Bronzit"
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Easiest thing to do is pull the shift boot, and you will see a pair of wires that run through the rubber shifter bushing, under the car. There will be a connector right there under the shift boot.
Disconnect the wiring at the plug and jumper the wires that come from the console area. If the lights come on (when the car is on) then the issue is with the wiring under the car or the switch or tranny itself. If it doesn't come on its the wiring, fuse, etc in the car.2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLDOriginally posted by codyep3
1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
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2010 F650gs twin
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Thanks guys, I've narrowed it down to the wiring from the connector inside the boot down to the switch. Lights came ON when I jumped the wires and the switch is new.
Anyone have the part number for that harness?Last edited by M_3_X; 08-03-2016, 06:18 AM."If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough"
-Mario Andretti.
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2005 X3 3.0i ZPP, Htd seats, Htd strng, Black Sapphire on Terracotta.
2002 ///M3 Coupe, Steel Gray Metallic on black leather, HK, three pedals.
1991 E30 325ic, AW, Black Leather, Black top, Three Pedals.Comment
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Where did you jumper the wires? The boot?
Jumper it at the switch and test.
Search my name for my issue with a new bmw switch being shorter then the original.2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLDOriginally posted by codyep3
1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
2010 F650gs twin
2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leatherComment
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Yes, at the boot. I will re-test at the switch.Originally posted by Todd Black 88 View Post"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough"
-Mario Andretti.
___________________
River City Bimmers BMW CCA
2005 X3 3.0i ZPP, Htd seats, Htd strng, Black Sapphire on Terracotta.
2002 ///M3 Coupe, Steel Gray Metallic on black leather, HK, three pedals.
1991 E30 325ic, AW, Black Leather, Black top, Three Pedals.Comment
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2001 silver/Blk 325 cabby. SOLDOriginally posted by codyep3
1988 Blk/Blk e30 factory wide body kit car SOLD
1992 DS/BLK 325 m-tech II apperance pack cabby SOLD!
2002 325xit Sil/blk. SOLD
2012 328i xdrive touring. Wht/blk. SOLD
2009 135 cabby. monacoblue/blk leather SOLD
2007 Z4m coupe. Silver grey/black/ aluminum. 1of50
2010 F650gs twin
2016 M235i cabby. Mineral grey/Red leatherComment
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I redid the harness using a bit of weather proof shielded security wire and used a spare connector for the end. My old switch still works, it was just the wire.
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I've installed the switch with a crush washer and found it won't work. Had to remove it and is install as is.Comment
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Just diagnosed this on my car as a problem with the switch or switch wiring (probably wiring like everyone else) by bypassing the switch as Todd recommended. Will solder this weekend. Seems like a common failure point.1991 318is Brillantrot daily driver (slow restoration)Comment
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Have reverse lights!
Well, finally got my ass to do this project. Installed a new wiring harness and problem solved. Threading the harness through the rubber boot at the bottom of the shifter was a bitch, other than than very straight forward.Originally posted by c0rbin9 View Post
Thanks all for their input!"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough"
-Mario Andretti.
___________________
River City Bimmers BMW CCA
2005 X3 3.0i ZPP, Htd seats, Htd strng, Black Sapphire on Terracotta.
2002 ///M3 Coupe, Steel Gray Metallic on black leather, HK, three pedals.
1991 E30 325ic, AW, Black Leather, Black top, Three Pedals.Comment
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