Where is the reversing light switch of the Lavida located?
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The reversing light switch of the Lavida is located on the vehicle's transmission. When the car is shifted into reverse gear, the reversing lights at the rear of the car will turn on to alert pedestrians and vehicles behind. The reversing lights are installed at the rear of the car to illuminate the road behind during reversing and serve as a warning to vehicles and pedestrians behind. The Lavida is produced by Shanghai Volkswagen and is equipped with an engine coded as EA211, which is a 1.2L turbocharged four-cylinder engine featuring direct fuel injection technology. Both the cylinder head and block are made of aluminum alloy. This engine delivers a maximum power of 110 horsepower (81 kW) at 5000 rpm.
Last time I helped my friend fix the reverse lights on his old Lavida, I specifically researched the location. The reverse light switch on this car is hidden on the side of the transmission, and you have to crawl under the car to see it. It looks like a small mushroom head, with a metal casing and a plug connected to the wiring harness. It's usually installed on the transmission housing near the cabin, not far from the shift lever cable. Just a heads-up, older Lavida models might require removing the underbody cover first to access it. When searching, focus on areas where wires gather—a black cylindrical component with a single wire connected to it is most likely the switch. If the reverse lights don’t work but the brake lights are fine, chances are this part is faulty or the plug is loose. Remember to engage the handbrake and use wheel chocks when working under the car—safety first.
