I have fitted a reverse sensor kit to my 406 estate (multiplexed ) and the only reverse light feed I can find is in the tailgate, the possibility of getting a lead down to the n/s rear corner where the sensor unit is doesn't look promising, where is the control unit for the reversing lights housed?.
Peter
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You will find the common reverse ligths switch on top of the gearbox - as usual
Select neutral.
Switch on the ignition.
The one of the wires NOT carrying a live 12V (use a testlamp) is the reverse lamp control wire.
Double check that this wire becomes live +12V on selecting reverse.
Select neutral.
Switch on the ignition.
The one of the wires NOT carrying a live 12V (use a testlamp) is the reverse lamp control wire.
Double check that this wire becomes live +12V on selecting reverse.
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There also should be a multiplug in the rear quarter panel area where the 'body' loom joins the 'rear'
Not sure on a 406, the 306 ones are on the offside under the trim panel, regardless of LHD / RHD
Not sure on a 406, the 306 ones are on the offside under the trim panel, regardless of LHD / RHD
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I didn't want to run a wire the length of the car if possible so have been trying to pick it up at the back. I have a very sharp pointed screwdriver which I use to find the appropriate lead and in the bundle on the n/s rear corner there wasn't one, only one which shows 6.1 volts when reverse is selected which I assume is the control lead.
As the towing leads go to the n/s I assumed that's where all the junctions were - wrongly apparently, everything is there except the reverse supply as the lights are on the tailgate. I will check the other corner and see if I can find it there - after practically dismantling the car
Peter
I didn't want to run a wire the length of the car if possible so have been trying to pick it up at the back. I have a very sharp pointed screwdriver which I use to find the appropriate lead and in the bundle on the n/s rear corner there wasn't one, only one which shows 6.1 volts when reverse is selected which I assume is the control lead.
As the towing leads go to the n/s I assumed that's where all the junctions were - wrongly apparently, everything is there except the reverse supply as the lights are on the tailgate. I will check the other corner and see if I can find it there - after practically dismantling the car
Peter
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On the 406 the big bundle of cables is on the n/s - I have just found out, but no reverse leads, they appear to come from the roof space going forwards, I thought that I would thread another wire through the rear pillar, I manged to thread it through the rubber boot - but you cant, no way through. I am at present awaiting inspiration.
Peter
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