RE: [alfa] Spider Reverse Lights

["Jeff Greenfield" <alfaguy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Barry -

There is another possibility assuming of course that the problem is not in
the harness connector between the car and the transmission.

The switch could be bad. Yes, even though it tests for continuity out of the
circuit. I've seen switches (and relays) that would test ok for continuity
but not pass any current under load.

If this is the case, you might be able to make a workaround by wiring a
relay in the circuit. The relay will take much less current to switch than
the lights and the switch in the transmission might be able to handle that
for awhile until it fails completely. (assuming of course that this is the
problem).

HTH,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alfa@domain.elided [mailto:owner-alfa@domain.elided] On Behalf Of
Barry Leavitt
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2004 10:15 PM
To: alfa-digest@domain.elided
Subject: [alfa] Spider Reverse Lights

I've been trying to troubleshoot the reverse lights on my '89 Spider so
that I can get my insurance certificate this spring. However, at this
point I'm stumped.

I have isolated the switch at the connectors where it emerges at the
base of the transmission and have confirmed using an ohm meter that the
switch does in fact work.

I have verified battery voltage at the other side of those same
connectors. When I "jumper" past the switch both reverse lights come on
in full glory.

So I'm out of ideas. If the switch works and the lights and circuitry
to the rear of the car work then how can they not work together???

Any and all ideas would be appreciated.

Barry
'89 Spider
Windsor, Ontario
Canada


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