is the BW 35 inhibitor switch the same unit that also works the reverse lights - i,e, is it all in one? and where abots on the box do I find it?
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Hi Ali, yes, same switch, with four connections. Get underneath and look about half way between the selector and its connection to the gearbox, on the passenger side, high up, you can't remove it from there, but under the carpet on the left side of the transmission tunnel, there is a large grommet that gives access. Haynes tells you to lower the engine / trans, but there's no need. Martin.
P.S. Not a stupid question !Last edited by martin; 28 August 2012, 00:45. -
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so the next stupid question is, if I want to buy a new one, who does the best price...?Comment
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actually another one - my autobox inhibitor works, but both reversing lights don't - so is it possible to be the combined gearbox switch?.................Comment
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Originally posted by alistair260661 View Post
If you connect the 2 wires at the switch and they come on then yes, its probably the switch. you can use a modern blade type fuse to join them. There is also a slim chance that it may just need adjusting a little even though the inhibit still functions.
Ian
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There is a connector block on the left hand inner wing (near the bulk head), most likely cause of the non-functioning reversing lights is that the connectors are corroded.
Worth checking first before moving onto the switch.
PhilComment
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Originally posted by alistair260661 View Post
Prices are pretty uniform, the problem is usually availability, try this should the need arise.
Martin
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thanks will investegateComment
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They do wear a bit if you slacken locknut and rotate slowly with ignition on and reverse selected you should be able to get reverse lights on.(just come on) then tighten up select park and try to start car. Worth a try before you buy a new oneComment
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