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Autobox selector cleaning.
« on: 30 July 2013, 20:30:03 »
I am about to remove the switch to, hopefully, resolve my reverse lights/parkpilot inoperation. However first I would like to confirm that the reversing lights are switched through this switch? I have read the guide which, to my turgid brain, appears somewhat brief. Am I correct that the two procedures listed are either/or?  Does cleaning involve anything other than a thorough cleaning with the appropriate electrical cleaning fluid? :-\ :-\ :-\
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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #1 on: 30 July 2013, 20:32:57 »
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I would like to confirm that the reversing lights are switched through this switch
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Am I correct that the two procedures listed are either/or
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You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris :-\
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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #2 on: 30 July 2013, 20:41:16 »
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You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris :-\

I'd assumed the reverse lights' switch was integral to the selector switch in an auto. And manuals have a separate selector.   :-\
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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #3 on: 30 July 2013, 20:49:54 »
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I would like to confirm that the reversing lights are switched through this switch
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Am I correct that the two procedures listed are either/or
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You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris :-\

That is what I am trying to establish Rob. Is there a separate switch, and therefore I do not need to remove the selector switch? :-\
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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #4 on: 30 July 2013, 20:51:02 »
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You sure it`s not the actual reverse light switch as opposed to the selector switch Chris :-\

I'd assumed the reverse lights' switch was integral to the selector switch in an auto. And manuals have a separate selector.   :-\

My assumption also Andy, unless someone knows better? :-\ :-\ :-\
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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #5 on: 30 July 2013, 21:01:24 »
My mistake Chris sorry. Manual box = physical switch, autobox = signal from range switch (selector)


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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #6 on: 30 July 2013, 21:03:25 »
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My mistake Chris sorry. Manual box = physical switch, autobox = signal from range switch (selector)


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« Reply #7 on: 30 July 2013, 21:04:54 »
I had a smiley lined up for your comments :D
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« Reply #8 on: 30 July 2013, 21:06:41 »
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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #9 on: 30 July 2013, 22:12:27 »
And the 2 procedures? Both or either? Cleaning as described by me?
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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #10 on: 31 July 2013, 08:32:47 »
Thanks to Andy & Rob I am now going to remove the switch, but I would be grateful if someone could advise if the two procedures in the guide are required. I am inclined to think only one is necessary.  :-\
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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #11 on: 31 July 2013, 09:54:30 »
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Thanks to Andy & Rob I am now going to remove the switch, but I would be grateful if someone could advise if the two procedures in the guide are required. I am inclined to think only one is necessary.  :-\

I'd be inclined to clean it all out while it's off the car.  :y
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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #12 on: 31 July 2013, 11:16:45 »
'Twas my intention Andy, but I have now found that the reverse lights are working again, (see Park pilot post) so I am reluctant to disturb it. Perhaps best just to spray some cleaner fluid into it. :y
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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #13 on: 31 July 2013, 11:19:53 »
Quote from: Shackeng on 31 July 2013, 11:16:45
'Twas my intention Andy, but I have now found that the reverse lights are working again, (see Park pilot post) so I am reluctant to disturb it. Perhaps best just to spray some cleaner fluid into it. :y

Maybe just corroded connections at the plug.  A simple unplug & replug might be the answer  :-\
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Re: Autobox selector cleaning.
« Reply #14 on: 31 July 2013, 11:37:48 »
Is that the large plug in the front of the selector?
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