reverse lights

[frostbyte]

I have an 09 manual transmission Aveo. In the last few weeks I've noticed the reverse light s do not work.

Any ideas ? I thought maybe the contact switch near the stick shift ?

Thank You

[2010AveoLT]

I have an 09 manual transmission Aveo. In the last few weeks I've noticed the reverse light s do not work.

Any ideas ? I thought maybe the contact switch near the stick shift ?

Thank You

actually, the Reverse Light Switch is located on the transmission, but the first rule of thumb about lighting problems is to check the fuses, relays, and bulbs first.

[frostbyte]

actually, the Reverse Light Switch is located on the transmission, but the first rule of thumb about lighting problems is to check the fuses, relays, and bulbs first.

Looked at bulbs and fuse .. couldn't find anything. I have looked around the web and saw where the reverse light switch bolts onto the transmission.

This is annoying .. timing belt at 37,000 , ignition coil at 45,000 , plugs , clock resets , and leaking anti-freeze in bottom right corner of drivers side.

Looks like yet another fun issue to deal with .

Thanks for the reply

[Pickles]

My reverse lights stopped working as well. Dealer replaced the relay and I was good to go.

[frostbyte]

My reverse lights stopped working as well. Dealer replaced the relay and I was good to go.

Any idea where the relay is located ?

Thanks

[petrified.rabbit]

i believe it is in the under hood fuse box.

[Pickles]

PR, in the 09-11 it isnt. I would guess under the kick panel under the dash though, however 2010aveoLT knows about more electrical doo-hickeys on our cars than me lol, he will probably know where it is

[JusteR]

My 08 had a delay for the lights coming on in the cold (-30F). Only happened once. IIRC There is a bulletin on this somewhere. I know I saw one for stuck in reverse gear for RPO D16 (09-07-29-001). I do not know where the switch is as of yet. HTHY.

[frostbyte]

Ok , still no luck . To behonest not sure where all to look. Checked fuses and relays under hood any ideas where else to look ?

Thanks

[frostbyte]

[QUOTE=frostbyte;173075]Ok , still no luck . To behonest not sure where all to look. Checked fuses and relays under hood any ideas where else to
look ?

Thanks[/QUOTE ]


Ok , here's my detailed follow up. I have an 09 aveo with a 5 speed manual transmission. My back up (reverse ) lights were not working. After checking the bulbs , fuses and relays I got under the car. At 11oclock on the top of the transmission facing the drivers side I found a switch with a black and a green wire connected to it. I disconnected the plug and took a 3/4 in. open end wrench and removed the back up light switch. I went to a local advance auto got an S9211 back up light switch. Put it in tightened it up reconnected the wires and now I have reverse lights again..