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miniharriet · Feb 16th, 2008, 01:57 PM

Heya, i am in need of some help !!

My revesring light has stopped working and i'm sure its just the bulb, the only problem is that i cant get the light fixing out of the bumper. Does anyone have any tips or tricks on how to remove the light fixing.

My car is a 2002 Cooper S (i think the fact that the exhausts are in the centre is the problem !!)

Many thanks
Harriet

miniharriet · Feb 16th, 2008, 02:49 PM

Heya, i am in need of some help !!

My revesring light has stopped working and i'm sure its just the bulb, the only problem is that i cant get the light fixing out of the bumper. Does anyone have any tips or tricks on how to remove the light fixing.

My car is a 2002 Cooper S (i think the fact that the exhausts are in the centre is the problem !!)

Many thanks
Harriet

Widgey · Feb 16th, 2008, 02:54 PM

To remove the rear light unit, reach up behind the bumper, squeeze together the retaining clips at each end of the unit and push it from the bumper according to the Haynes manual. If you can't reach it perhaps taking off the rear bumper might help.

Widgey · Feb 16th, 2008, 02:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by miniharriet (original)

Heya, i am in need of some help !!

My revesring light has stopped working and i'm sure its just the bulb, the only problem is that i cant get the light fixing out of the bumper. Does anyone have any tips or tricks on how to remove the light fixing.

My car is a 2002 Cooper S (i think the fact that the exhausts are in the centre is the problem !!)

Many thanks
Harriet

Reach up behind the bumper and squeeze the reatining clips at each end of the light unit. It should then just push out. If you can't reach it, perhaps removing the bumper might help.

..Blackadder.. · Feb 16th, 2008, 05:27 PM

As Widgey says you need to get your hand up between the heat shield and rear bumper(not easy) you can pull the bumper outwards to get some room feel about then squeeze the clip and it will come out there's no need to remove the bumper.

Phoenix · Feb 16th, 2008, 06:01 PM

After changing to the Aero Kit, I found mine was out as well, but mine turned out to be the Reversing Switch on the gear box.

If it turns out to be that, few quid from a dealer plus 5min and its fixed. dead easy to change.

mikeythemini · Feb 17th, 2008, 09:29 AM

I never bother removing the light.
I just take hold of the bulb holder, twist anticlockwise & release

mike
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..Blackadder.. · Feb 17th, 2008, 09:33 AM

On the note of changing the bulb Mikey do you sell osram diadem bulbs for the reversing light?

Meeerrrk · Feb 17th, 2008, 09:41 AM

i got the unit out from the front of the bumper, if you are careful you dont damage the paint.

i put an LED bulb in mine, much brighter & crisper light

mikeythemini · Feb 17th, 2008, 01:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ..Blackadder.. (original)

On the note of changing the bulb Mikey do you sell osram diadem bulbs for the reversing light?

No - been battling with them for a while - the only diadem they will sell to the aftermarket is the indicator one - the others they won't as they are 'contracted' to Mini & Range Rover

Feb 16th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#1
miniharriet MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Changing reversing light Heya, i am in need of some help !! My revesring light has stopped working and i'm sure its just the bulb, the only problem is that i cant get the light fixing out of the bumper. Does anyone have any tips or tricks on how to remove the light fixing. My car is a 2002 Cooper S (i think the fact that the exhausts are in the centre is the problem !!) Many thanks Harriet

Feb 16th, 2008, 02:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
miniharriet MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Changing reversing light Heya, i am in need of some help !! My revesring light has stopped working and i'm sure its just the bulb, the only problem is that i cant get the light fixing out of the bumper. Does anyone have any tips or tricks on how to remove the light fixing. My car is a 2002 Cooper S (i think the fact that the exhausts are in the centre is the problem !!) Many thanks Harriet

Feb 16th, 2008, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Widgey MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SE England Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 515 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by miniharriet (original) Heya, i am in need of some help !! My revesring light has stopped working and i'm sure its just the bulb, the only problem is that i cant get the light fixing out of the bumper. Does anyone have any tips or tricks on how to remove the light fixing. My car is a 2002 Cooper S (i think the fact that the exhausts are in the centre is the problem !!) Many thanks Harriet Reach up behind the bumper and squeeze the reatining clips at each end of the light unit. It should then just push out. If you can't reach it, perhaps removing the bumper might help. Last edited by Widgey : Feb 16th, 2008 at 02:56 PM. Reason: spelling

Feb 16th, 2008, 06:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Phoenix Cooper Reborn My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pork Pie Land Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 765 Offline	After changing to the Aero Kit, I found mine was out as well, but mine turned out to be the Reversing Switch on the gear box. If it turns out to be that, few quid from a dealer plus 5min and its fixed. dead easy to change. Life is not about the amount of breath's you take.............. It’s about the moments that take your breath away………

Feb 17th, 2008, 09:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 8,953 Offline	I never bother removing the light. I just take hold of the bulb holder, twist anticlockwise & release mike NewMINIStuff.com Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Feb 16th, 2008, 02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Widgey MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SE England Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 515 Offline	To remove the rear light unit, reach up behind the bumper, squeeze together the retaining clips at each end of the unit and push it from the bumper according to the Haynes manual. If you can't reach it perhaps taking off the rear bumper might help.

Feb 16th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 867 Offline	As Widgey says you need to get your hand up between the heat shield and rear bumper(not easy) you can pull the bumper outwards to get some room feel about then squeeze the clip and it will come out there's no need to remove the bumper.

Feb 17th, 2008, 09:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
..Blackadder.. I can't get no sleep Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Errr somewhere. Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 867 Offline	On the note of changing the bulb Mikey do you sell osram diadem bulbs for the reversing light?

Feb 17th, 2008, 09:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
Meeerrrk MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 357 Offline	i got the unit out from the front of the bumper, if you are careful you dont damage the paint. i put an LED bulb in mine, much brighter & crisper light 2002 Dark Silver & Black Cooper S : Loads 'a Mods

Feb 17th, 2008, 01:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 11:14 PM Posts: 8,953 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ..Blackadder.. (original) On the note of changing the bulb Mikey do you sell osram diadem bulbs for the reversing light? No - been battling with them for a while - the only diadem they will sell to the aftermarket is the indicator one - the others they won't as they are 'contracted' to Mini & Range Rover Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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