The reversing light on your 1993 Ford Fiesta isn't coming on when you put the car into reverse why is this?

1. Why won't my reverse lights come on?
2. Where is the reverse light fuse?
3. What lights go on when you put your vehicle in reverse?
4. How do you check if your reverse lights are working?
5. Will a broken reverse light fail an MOT?
6. What is a reverse light switch?
7. How much does it cost to fix a reverse light?
8. Can you drive without reverse lights?
9. What color is the reverse light wire?
10. Are reverse lights required by law UK?
11. What are the tail lights?

Why won't my reverse lights come on?

One of the most common problems is a blown bulb. ... If there is any corrosion, clean it up with wet-or-dry paper then refit the bulb and retest. If the bulb still fails to light, the fuse may have blown. You should also suspect a blown fuse if two reversing lights go together.

Where is the reverse light fuse?

The reverse light fuse (called "backup light" in the manual) is actually fused via the IG1 circuit. It's located in the under steering wheel dash fuse box. It's 10 amp mini blade and is the middle top location.

What lights go on when you put your vehicle in reverse?

Reverse lights are also called backup lights. They are used to warn other vehicles and people around the car that the vehicle is about to move backwards. The reverse lights also provide some illumination when the car is backing up.

How do you check if your reverse lights are working?

Once you have the car in reverse—and, again, the parking brake is on—get out of the car and take a look at the rear end. If you see two bright red lights beaming at you, all is well. If one or more of your reverse lights is not working, you'll need to replace a bulb or two.

Will a broken reverse light fail an MOT?

Again, reverse lights are not part of the MOT test. However, they are useful when reversing to alert other road users and illuminate obstructions behind you. If you have a reverse light out your car won't fail its MOT but you should still look at getting it replaced when you can.

What is a reverse light switch?

The reverse light switch is a mechanical device used to control operation of the vehicle reverse lights. The switch is designed to complete the circuit when reverse gear is selected allowing reverse light operation (manual transmission only).

How much does it cost to fix a reverse light?

Reverse light bulbs are one of the least frequently employed lights on your car and often last much longer than other bulbs, even to 150,000km and beyond before requiring replacement. It's an inexpensive task, usually costing around $15 to $55 to replace, although some speciality models can be costlier.

Can you drive without reverse lights?

Alerts pedestrians and other drivers, and gives enough (sometimes better) illumination to see what's behind you. There is no legal requirement to have a reversing light.

What color is the reverse light wire?

Once you have successfully located the backup light wires, you can do other things like checking their functionality, replacing the bulbs, or attaching a rear camera. What color is a Reverse light? The reverse or backup light is usually white, which is mandatory in every part of the world.

Are reverse lights required by law UK?

By law a reversing light is classed as an optional light and not an obligatory light, therefore there is no requirment to have oner at all.

What are the tail lights?

What is a tail light? Tail Lights are mounted to the rear of the car above the bumper. They are red in color and have accompanying white lights beside them to indicate when the vehicle is in reverse. When you're on the road, tail lights make other car's aware of your presence so that you can travel safely in the dark.