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Saul · Jan 8th, 2008, 11:20 AM

OK, so i have a 2001 Mini Cooper.

My reverse light has stopped working and I need to replace it.

But...upon looking and feeling around the underside of the bumper there is a rather large plastic box in the way. I dont know what its for, perhaps a spare tyre or something (i have runflats so the box is empty).

Does anyone know what to do? Do i need to remove the box? Or is there another way around this?

Please please post back as soon as you can.

Thanks,

Saul

snid · Jan 8th, 2008, 02:00 PM

There's a good chance that it isn't the light that's out, but that the mechanical switch that turns on the light when you put the car in reverse has failed.

Unfortunately, I forget how to remove the reverse light. Sorry. But on mine, it was the switch anyway.

LOUDpipes · Jan 17th, 2008, 12:23 PM

The spare wheel cover is held on by 3 screws into the bumper. Just unscrew these and pull the cover down where it meets the bumper, its all quite flexible so don't worry. There are two further screws holding it at the back but I didn't bother with these. Just pull it down far enough to get your hand in - don't wrench it down to the floor. Then reach up behind the bumper and you'll feel the reversing lamp. Press the clips on either side of the lamp and it should pop out of the bumper...well that's the theory...I couldn't get mine out, so have left it until the weather warms up a bit!!...good luck!!

merv · Jan 17th, 2008, 08:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by snid (original)

There's a good chance that it isn't the light that's out, but that the mechanical switch that turns on the light when you put the car in reverse has failed.

Unfortunately, I forget how to remove the reverse light. Sorry. But on mine, it was the switch anyway.

Exactly like Snid said, when the reversing light stopped working on my 52 Cooper it was the switch and not the bulb!

Saul · Jan 20th, 2008, 06:16 PM

Thanks for the help.

After unscrewing the 3 screws for the spare wheel cover and fiddling with the 2 latches it turned out not to be the bulb after all.

It did turn out to be the switch for the gearbox.

So i've ordered the switch and its being fitted very soon.

Thanks again,

Saul.

6sabre · Feb 6th, 2008, 07:44 PM

I have checked mine and the bukb etc is ok, so I guess its my switch. Can anyone say where its located, I couldnt work out where it was.
cheers
Steve

6sabre · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:06 PM

Found the answer in the forums...thanks all

Jan 8th, 2008, 11:20 AM	#1
Saul MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:54 PM Posts: 8 Offline	HELP! Replacing a reverse light? OK, so i have a 2001 Mini Cooper. My reverse light has stopped working and I need to replace it. But...upon looking and feeling around the underside of the bumper there is a rather large plastic box in the way. I dont know what its for, perhaps a spare tyre or something (i have runflats so the box is empty). Does anyone know what to do? Do i need to remove the box? Or is there another way around this? Please please post back as soon as you can. Thanks, Saul

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snid brown is back Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Burlington, VT Local Time: 08:54 AM Posts: 4,216 Offline	There's a good chance that it isn't the light that's out, but that the mechanical switch that turns on the light when you put the car in reverse has failed. Unfortunately, I forget how to remove the reverse light. Sorry. But on mine, it was the switch anyway. jtross \| snid \| jason - bloggage (including videos)

Feb 6th, 2008, 07:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
6sabre MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newbury. Berkshire. Local Time: 12:54 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Reversing switch I have checked mine and the bukb etc is ok, so I guess its my switch. Can anyone say where its located, I couldnt work out where it was. cheers Steve

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6sabre MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newbury. Berkshire. Local Time: 12:54 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Thanks Found the answer in the forums...thanks all

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Jan 17th, 2008, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
LOUDpipes MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Local Time: 01:54 PM Posts: 5 Offline	The spare wheel cover is held on by 3 screws into the bumper. Just unscrew these and pull the cover down where it meets the bumper, its all quite flexible so don't worry. There are two further screws holding it at the back but I didn't bother with these. Just pull it down far enough to get your hand in - don't wrench it down to the floor. Then reach up behind the bumper and you'll feel the reversing lamp. Press the clips on either side of the lamp and it should pop out of the bumper...well that's the theory...I couldn't get mine out, so have left it until the weather warms up a bit!!...good luck!!

Jan 17th, 2008, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
merv nice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cheltenham Local Time: 01:54 PM Posts: 32 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by snid (original) There's a good chance that it isn't the light that's out, but that the mechanical switch that turns on the light when you put the car in reverse has failed. Unfortunately, I forget how to remove the reverse light. Sorry. But on mine, it was the switch anyway. Exactly like Snid said, when the reversing light stopped working on my 52 Cooper it was the switch and not the bulb!

Jan 20th, 2008, 06:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Saul MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 12:54 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Thanks for the help. After unscrewing the 3 screws for the spare wheel cover and fiddling with the 2 latches it turned out not to be the bulb after all. It did turn out to be the switch for the gearbox. So i've ordered the switch and its being fitted very soon. Thanks again, Saul.

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