Problem!

[Prabz]

Hi guys just wondering if anyone could help me... Had my polo since 2007 now... My Reverse light doesn't work... bulbs have been changed several times still not working checked the fuses and changed it still not working... Also when you put your handbrake up the light doesn't come on the dash.. Also when petrol is low my petrol light doesn't come on either... Seems very weird anyone have any ideas..

Thanks
Prabz

[wheelmanwayne]

check the gearbox has all of the electrical connections plugged into it! as for the fuel light sorry mate i cant help you there

[Prabz]

Where do i check on the gearbox .. any pictures would help... Sorry don't know much about the polo and i need to bloody get a haynes manual!..

[RITCHAT]

if you have the under tray protection you will need to remove this so you can see the switch area properely for the reverse lights and the fuel gauge check the conection by lifting your rear seat up and there will be a black rubber gromit (big) with wires going into it lift it up and check the conection if ok change the switch.

[Prabz]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2950452
Would this be the problem for my reserve light ?

[wheelmanwayne]

yep those are the connectors open the bonnet look down by the box and you should see if any of the connectors have come loose or are broken

[Prabz]

Thanks i will have a look tonight after work... Any ideas on the handbrake light and petrol light ?

[Prabz]

Hi had a look cant find a switch or plug for my reverse light.. Can anyone shed some light ?

[Prabz]

anyone ?

[Prabz]

?????? anyone point me in the right direction ?

[Prabz]

Hello ?

[Prabz]

Still no joy ... handbrake light still doest work ... nore my petrol light or reverse light ...

[alexperkins]

sounds like a grounding problem somewhere - see if you can trace the ground

[Prabz]

I am just gonna come to you alex you can help me