Reversing light switch ??

[j.nathan]

Where does the reversing light switch fit on the gearbox of my 69?
I'm thinking of fitting these but want to know if my gearbox will accept a switch.

 

[BJ1]

Should be a blanking plug in the side of the box - front left side. There may even be a switch already in there.

 

[Araon]

http://www.vwheritage.com/bbt/Stock-Aircooled/VW-Camper-Van-Parts/Bus-Parts-1968-79/Gearbox-Clutch/Gearbox-Parts/?srchPart=211%2D941%2D521" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

part 28a

 

[froggy]

This is something i'm going to be doing this week sometime, i've bought the switch already and currently have a reverse light wired onto a manual switch but will re-wire to suit the new switch.
The only issue i can see is a clearance one as where the switch screwqs into the gerbox is right next to a conduit so i might have to adjust (read bend) the conduit but shouldn't cause any issues.
If i remember i will try and take some photos.

 

[racecarmike]

I have a 1970 Westfalen imported from the US. It came with reversing lights but they have been wired up as indicators. I have fitted red & Amber rear oval lights which incorporate the stop/tail & indicator bulbs etc. I intend to make use of the fitted white rear light units for reversing lights. I have had a look at the gearbox but cannot find any reverse light switch. There is what looks like a hexagon plug on the front left hand side of the gearbox. If I remove this will I be able to just screw in a new reverse light switch & connect up the necessary wiring to get fully auotomatic reverse lights? Thanks for your help. Mike

 

[sparkywig]

I have a 1970 Westfalen imported from the US. It came with reversing lights but they have been wired up as indicators. I have fitted red & Amber rear oval lights which incorporate the stop/tail & indicator bulbs etc. I intend to make use of the fitted white rear light units for reversing lights. I have had a look at the gearbox but cannot find any reverse light switch. There is what looks like a hexagon plug on the front left hand side of the gearbox. If I remove this will I be able to just screw in a new reverse light switch & connect up the necessary wiring to get fully auotomatic reverse lights? Thanks for your help. Mike

Yes

 

[matty74]

Here’s a pic ... don’t over tighten it though it’ll crush the contacts in the switch.


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