Number Plate Lights + 1 Reverse Light = Not Working :(

[R33fear]

hey everyone,

wierd problem, my number plate lights have stopped working, along with 1 of the reverse lights .... has anyone incured this problem before?

I'm currently trying to find an english conversion/version of the interior fuse box to see if its a fuse problem, however a 'fuse' problem would tell me that "both" reverse lights shouldnt be working not just 1 or the other ..

did a search on here, and doesnt seem to be anyone posting this issue before, but i'm hoping someone might hvae some info on how to help with it...

cheers guys!!

[pv35gt8]

Might be as simple as a blown globe.

Check there first.

[R33fear]

possibly unfortunately nothing is open to go purchsae bulbs to try that, thought it a bit wierd they all went though in that nature..

[Deep Dish V35]

reverse lights are powered thru a single 10A fuse (#71) in the fuse box behind the battery

number plate lights are powered thru a single 10A fuse (#75) in the same fuse box, which also powers your tail lights and parkers.

if either fuse was blown you would have many more lights not woking.

edit - it wont be a fuse problem but heres a quick tip. number plate bulb is a T10. you could swap it with your boot interior bulb to check if its a fuse or possibly a socket problem

reverse bulbs - just swap them around to check if its a fuse or even a poor socket. theyre an oddball T15 i think

Edited August 5, 2012 by Deep Dish V35

[spencer]

reverse bulb is a special extra large T10 number plates are T10 also

[t5iv]

Think that you've got two different problems mate.

Try replacing the reverse light bulb and not worrying about the number plate. If people can't see it at night, that's a good thing... right?

[spencer]

its a defect to have any form of light missing/broken its 1 point and $100 if im correct and it also may lead to other deffects as such

Think that you've got two different problems mate.

Try replacing the reverse light bulb and not worrying about the number plate. If people can't see it at night, that's a good thing... right?

[t5iv]

its a defect to have any form of light missing/broken its 1 point and $100 if im correct and it also may lead to other deffects as such

Don't beleive that it's a defect in QLD, just a fine.

[spencer]

it is especially for the number plates. and if its colourful its also a defect ie. red blue green ect

Don't beleive that it's a defect in QLD, just a fine.

[spencer]

http://www.police.qld.gov.au/rti/published/policies/traffic-manual/08/Ch_08_PT2.htm press (CTRL + F type in light)

[t5iv]

http://www.police.ql...8/Ch_08_PT2.htm press (CTRL + F type in light)

Interesting...Got pulled for it in NSW and just claimed that I didn't realise - which I didn't (long trip from Brisbane to Sydney and was tired).

Copper allowed me to drive to a servo and pick one up. Just let me off like that, hence why I didn't think it was defectable.

Also, this was when I was in my S13 and looked like a h00n!

[R33fear]

well got some bulbs from mate @ http://www.86forums.com.au , these LED fancy thingos, just need to get some time to try slot them in ...

and with the reverse light, my rachet broke, so i cant get the damn tail light out was one of those weekends

[Deep Dish V35]

most LED reverse lights wont be bright enough to see where you are driving at night...

[R33fear]

errr , im just worried about getting the lights working over the # plate

currently 1 reverse light still lights up a bit, sux where I live its a dark corridor to reverse down, so i've gotta feather the brake to help me see if any kids decide on doing a bolt