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yoni99 · Jul 12th, 2006, 09:13 AM

It appears that I need to replace the reverse light on my 2002 Mini One. I bought the correct bulbs but the problem is, I can't find out how to remove the old bulb and fit the new one. I don't seem to be able to locate the back of the socket.

Can anyone help?

Cheers

Capsaisin · Jul 12th, 2006, 01:33 PM

Well in theory, if you feel behind the rear bumper you should feel the reversing light. You need to push in the retaining clips at either end of the light assembly and the whole assembly should then push out. The bulb can then be changed.

Yip168 · Jul 12th, 2006, 10:14 PM

yoni99

i had the same problem with my mini one (2002) and rang the dealer for help. I originally thought it may be just the bulb that needed changing - but couldnt find where to get to the bulbs also ... however after ringing the dealer i took mine in because they said the switch might have gone. After taking it in they had said it was the switch that was faulty and replaced it.

Hopefully yours will be a straight swap .. capsaisin seems to have the right idea.

mikeythemini · Jul 12th, 2006, 10:30 PM

You dont need to remove the lamp, the bulb holder just twists out.

ThE.gRiZzLe · Dec 15th, 2007, 02:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by yoni99 (original)

It appears that I need to replace the reverse light on my 2002 Mini One. I bought the correct bulbs but the problem is, I can't find out how to remove the old bulb and fit the new one. I don't seem to be able to locate the back of the socket.

Can anyone help?

Cheers

I also have this problem, however i cannot access the bulb as i have a rather large plastic box/casing thing in the way

and i was just wondering if anyone had the same problem?

thanks

cristo · Dec 15th, 2007, 02:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Capsaisin (original)

Well in theory, if you feel behind the rear bumper you should feel the reversing light. You need to push in the retaining clips at either end of the light assembly and the whole assembly should then push out. The bulb can then be changed.

This theory worked in practice for me. Takes a little effort but not too difficult.
I put in a halogen 35W 796 ba15s bulb that's about twice as bright as the stock P21W bulb,
but not powerful enough to melt the housing or wiring or BC1.
You can't use these for the brake or fog or turn signal light, however, because they light up
a little slower than a standard bulb

Meeerrrk · Dec 20th, 2007, 06:32 PM

thanks for the info in this thread

Jul 12th, 2006, 09:13 AM	#1
yoni99 MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 11:12 PM Posts: 110 Offline	Replacing reverse light, HELP It appears that I need to replace the reverse light on my 2002 Mini One. I bought the correct bulbs but the problem is, I can't find out how to remove the old bulb and fit the new one. I don't seem to be able to locate the back of the socket. Can anyone help? Cheers

Jul 12th, 2006, 10:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 11:12 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	You dont need to remove the lamp, the bulb holder just twists out. Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Meeerrrk MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Local Time: 11:12 PM Posts: 345 Offline	thanks for the info in this thread 2002 Dark Silver & Black Cooper S : Loads 'a Mods

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Jul 12th, 2006, 01:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Capsaisin cave capsicum Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Crewe Local Time: 11:12 PM Posts: 3,366 Offline	Well in theory, if you feel behind the rear bumper you should feel the reversing light. You need to push in the retaining clips at either end of the light assembly and the whole assembly should then push out. The bulb can then be changed.

Jul 12th, 2006, 10:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Yip168 YipsAwaaay! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manchester Local Time: 11:12 PM Posts: 21 Offline	yoni99 i had the same problem with my mini one (2002) and rang the dealer for help. I originally thought it may be just the bulb that needed changing - but couldnt find where to get to the bulbs also ... however after ringing the dealer i took mine in because they said the switch might have gone. After taking it in they had said it was the switch that was faulty and replaced it. Hopefully yours will be a straight swap .. capsaisin seems to have the right idea.

Dec 15th, 2007, 02:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
ThE.gRiZzLe Previously Grizzly05 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sittingbourne Local Time: 11:12 PM Posts: 52 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by yoni99 (original) It appears that I need to replace the reverse light on my 2002 Mini One. I bought the correct bulbs but the problem is, I can't find out how to remove the old bulb and fit the new one. I don't seem to be able to locate the back of the socket. Can anyone help? Cheers I also have this problem, however i cannot access the bulb as i have a rather large plastic box/casing thing in the way and i was just wondering if anyone had the same problem? thanks

Dec 15th, 2007, 02:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
cristo BLIKSEM (my brg/brg mc) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: york, pennsylvania Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 2,205 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Capsaisin (original) Well in theory, if you feel behind the rear bumper you should feel the reversing light. You need to push in the retaining clips at either end of the light assembly and the whole assembly should then push out. The bulb can then be changed. This theory worked in practice for me. Takes a little effort but not too difficult. I put in a halogen 35W 796 ba15s bulb that's about twice as bright as the stock P21W bulb, but not powerful enough to melt the housing or wiring or BC1. You can't use these for the brake or fog or turn signal light, however, because they light up a little slower than a standard bulb

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