My bmw 2002 z3 reverse lights wont come on. Its
There is nominally a fuse, relay, and a switch associated with your reverse lights. Possible repair listed from 'easy to hard' by escalation
easy:
disconnect your negative battery cable, check the fuse block. It should be a 20A fuse(#F203). Some models use a 10A fuse(#F26). Replace as needed
Reconnect the battery, test.
if that doesn't work...
moderate.
have already checked the fuse, check to see if you have a "reversing light relay" (K6325) (My 2001 z3 does not) If present, disconnect negative battery cable and replace the entire relay. It is not worth trying to refurbish them.
Reconnect the battery, test.
if that doesn't work...
hard...
If both the fuse and relay are in good order, it is likely a fault in your wiring or the "reversing light switch"(S8511)
On the manual transmission:
The switch is located on the left of the gertrag transmission
The switch is located on the right of the ZF transmission
unscrew the switch from the transmission
install the new switch, tighten to 15 ft-lbs torque
On the automatic transmission:
If replacing the fuse and relay did not work there is an issue with your transmission range switch, various shift solenoids, shift linkage, etc. I highly recommend a dealer or qualified facility's examination.
I hope this helped!
4/5/2010 4:24:26 PM •
2002 BMW Z3
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Answered
on Apr 05, 2010