reverse lights

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   Hi all, how are you?
Got a bit of a problem, When i engage reverse my lights don't always come on, sometimes one comes (could be either side).
What could the problem be? is a big job?

Please help

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maximus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Al 535i Sport Joined: 27-January-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 196	Topic: reverse lights Posted: 10-April-2003 at 10:44
	Hi all, how are you? Got a bit of a problem, When i engage reverse my lights don't always come on, sometimes one comes (could be either side). What could the problem be? is a big job? Please help

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Webdunk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Moderator Group M3 GT Register Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Central Scotland Status: Offline Points: 5245	Posted: 10-April-2003 at 11:15
	I assume you checked the bulbs are OK? Worth checking the contact on you rear light units and maybe giving them a wee clean? I don't think it'll be the microswitch that trips when reverse is engaged otherwise you would be getting both lights intermittently rather either light intermittently...


SteveJ Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 13-December-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 142	Posted: 10-April-2003 at 11:36
	I agree check all the bulb contacts first, I had an E30 325 that was always giving me trouble after a long journey in the wet. The water would get into the light cluster and all my rear lights would go haywire for a short time.
	Steve 87 E30 M3 94 E34 530 Touring

maximus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Al 535i Sport Joined: 27-January-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 196	Posted: 10-April-2003 at 12:16
	Thank You all for your advice, will check it out when i finish work. by the way i'm thinking of upgrading to an e36 325i coupe or e30 325i sports, what do you think? i have an e30 320i se and it won't be easy to part with, i love it, its pristine condition. the only reason why is that i want a bit more power. is there anyway for me to make my car as quick as the 325's or would i be better of changing?

Webdunk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Moderator Group M3 GT Register Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Central Scotland Status: Offline Points: 5245	Posted: 10-April-2003 at 13:09
	Upgrade route would likely be more trouble than it's worth. Sort out a nice 323/5/8 from the E36 era and you should satisfy the need for more power :-)


maximus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Al 535i Sport Joined: 27-January-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 196	Posted: 10-April-2003 at 15:14
	hi webdrunk thanks for your advice i will take it on board! Which of the following is better: E30 325i Sport or e36 325i coupe?

Webdunk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Moderator Group M3 GT Register Joined: 16-October-2002 Location: Central Scotland Status: Offline Points: 5245	Posted: 10-April-2003 at 15:20
	Quote: Originally posted by maximus on 10-April-2003 hi webdrunk There goes my rep again 2nd time someones typed that! As to the E36 vs E30 question I think that's all down to personal preference. For me I'd go E36 simply because it's more modern and decent E30s appear to be getting harder to find.


paul325i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 23-January-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 666	Posted: 10-April-2003 at 15:24
	Nah buy yourself a decent low mileage e30 and you'll love it. But down to your taste, e36 is a little bulky for my liking.
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