Reverse movement in dark time day will be a real test if the car's lights are not on reverse. Let's look at why the lamps stopped burning and methods for independently searching for the root causes. Most likely, knowing how to test the reverse light switch will be the most useful skill when troubleshooting.

Main reasons

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Place of the switch in the light switching circuit

On cars with manual transmission, voltage to the lamps when reversing is supplied through a limit switch (the so-called frog), which is screwed directly into the gearbox housing. When reverse gear is engaged, the switch button is pressed inside the gearbox. The contacts inside the “frog” bridge, and current begins to flow to the lamps.

On schematic diagram When the reversing lights are turned on, we can see that on the VAZ 1118 Kalina, the current from the battery through the ignition switch (No. 2) is supplied to fuse F1. Passing through the fuse that protects the switching circuit, “+” goes to the limit switch (No. 10). The contacts are in a normally open state and close only when reverse gear is engaged. Thus, current begins to flow to the light bulbs. The second contact of the lamps is connected to the “–” battery through the common ground contact of the lamps.

On cars with automatic transmission, the role of the limit switch lies with the selector position sensor. Information about changing the location of the gearshift knob is transmitted to the engine ECU, the light control unit.

How to check the "frog"

If the reverse lights are on, then the problem is in the “frog”. Some drivers disassemble the switches, clean the contacts, after which the device continues to work properly. It is up to you to judge the appropriateness of such measures. But keep in mind that on many cars (including VAZ models) the limit switch is located below the oil level in the gearbox. We recommend simply replacing the power sensor. To minimize oil loss, jack up the car on the side where the end switch is installed.

On some cars, the reversing lights do not light up due to incomplete activation of the limit switch. The problem can be solved by installing a thinner washer under the “frog”. To make sure that the switch is working, check with a multimeter in ohmmeter mode whether the contacts close when you press the button.

Checking the circuit

The essence of diagnosing the reason why the reverse lights do not work comes down to identifying the section of the circuit where the voltage is lost. To do this, you can use a regular control light. Checking the continuity of the circuit is carried out with an ohmmeter, so you need to know.

You can start checking directly from the limit switch connector. Turn on the ignition. Connect one contact of the control light to an unpainted metal part in contact with the body, and the second to the “+” connector.

• If power comes in, check the reverse sensor.
• If after installing the “jumper” in the connector the lights do not light up, then the problem is in the section of the wire circuit going from the connector to the lights. Ring the wire to the point where it divides into light bulbs on the left and right side. Most likely, the reason is the break.

To find the pinout of connectors, light contacts, and wire colors, be sure to study the electrical diagram of your model and vehicle configuration.

The lamps are constantly on

If the lights on your car are constantly on or come on regardless of whether reverse gear is engaged, the cause will be among the following breakdowns:

• short-circuiting the “+” going to the reverse gear sensor and the light bulb wires from the switch;
• the wire going from the connector to the lights has a short to “+” (this happens if the wires in the harness fray);
• The sensor is stuck in a closed state.

Although the reversing light does not belong to the category of mandatory lighting devices, it is nevertheless of great importance for safe movement your car.

Reversing light - basic functions

It is quite difficult to imagine how you can drive and not use reverse, or rather, in principle, such a situation cannot exist. Moreover, it is not always possible to move only in daylight hours days when there is excellent visibility outside the window. Therefore, it is very important to ensure maximum comfort and in the evening, as well as at night, and sometimes during the day, during fog, rain and other vagaries of weather that are not the most in the best possible way affect your visibility to other road users.

Thus, the main function of these lighting devices is to illuminate the roadway when moving backwards. In addition, they are the ones who warn all participants that you are planning to reverse, thereby performing an informative function. But, unfortunately, sometimes you have to install additional flashlight reverse gear, since the regular one is not able to perform all tasks at the required level.

Reversing lights do not work - possible problems and their causes

In order to assess the condition of the flashlight and understand the reason possible problems, you should study the structure and principle of operation. The scheme of work is quite simple and is as follows. As soon as reverse gear is engaged, a special switch ball, coming out of the rod, closes the contacts. Thus, voltage is supplied to the lamp and it lights up. After the driver turns off the reverse gear, everything returns to its place and the contacts open under the action of the return spring.

From all of the above, it becomes clear that the data lighting devices, however, like everyone else, are associated with electrical part, which means there can be a lot of reasons why the reversing lights do not work. Among them, the most common are:

• burnt out light bulb;
• oxidation of contacts;
• broken fuses;
• absence of “ground” on the board;
• the reverse sensor has broken down, or its wires have broken;
• The contacts on the headlight film have burned out.

Reverse lights do not light up - troubleshooting and repair

In general, the result of such malfunctions is the same - the reverse lights do not light up. Then you need to identify the cause and, accordingly, eliminate it. If the lamp burns out, then it is time to replace it with a new one. To do this, turn off the exterior lights, open the trunk and disconnect the wiring harness. Of course, you will first have to dismantle all the upholstery located behind the lamp. Next, by squeezing the latches located on the sides, you can remove the panel and, pressing on the lamp itself, unscrew it. Then we install a new one and return everything to its place.

To work with wiring, as a rule, you need a multimeter, and a car is no exception.

Oxidized contacts must be cleaned. To provide access to them, you simply need to remove the headlight unit. What about the missing “ground”, it should be put in place, and the broken wires are called up, and the non-working ones are replaced. Failed fuses also need to be replaced; they are all located in a special fuse box, so this is not difficult to do. Another problem that can arise is when the reverse lights are constantly on.

There may be several reasons for this behavior, either, again, not everything is in order with the electrical part, or the special sensor located on the box has failed. In the first and second cases, arrange a replacement faulty parts. In addition, the reverse light switch may also fail. You can get to it either from below the car, or through engine compartment, But, Before dismantling it, make sure that it is the one that has failed.

To do this, having released it, you need to start the car and, and then, closing the contacts, look at the lights that should light up. Next, having removed the switch, we check with a multimeter whether the contacts close when it is turned on. In the absence of such a short circuit, flaring cannot be avoided. Having cut out a flexible contact from the electromagnetic relay of the required length, we tin it in place of the old one. Then, after checking the reliability of the soldering, we put the switch back together and ring it. If the circuit is normal, install it in its original place.

A modern car contains a large number of electronics and electrical components. The systems of older cars have a rather primitive principle of operation, when new technology available for study only to those who are able to study more documentation and literature. Today we will find out what a reverse sensor is, why it is needed on a car and learn about the circuit diagram for its activation.

Purpose

Obviously, the car's reverse mode is designed to speed up the car in reverse side without resorting to a 180 degree turn. This allows you to park more comfortably, maneuver faster and, finally, save time for yourself and other drivers.

A reverse signal is needed to warn surrounding drivers of an upcoming maneuver, similar to the way turn signals or brake lights do, embedded in the taillights.

Thus, when reverse gear is activated, a lamp with White color. All drivers and pedestrians behind are instantly informed that the driver plans to reverse and make decisions about their further maneuvers.

The reverse alarm is also intended for maneuvering in the dark and in fog. The lamp, which has a fairly powerful light beam, allows the driver to better see what is happening behind the car and avoid annoying accidents and incidents when maneuvering. In any case, it is worth paying attention to the condition and operation of the lights. This will eliminate most problems and protect the car from accidental damage.

Operating principle

The reverse sensor is precisely the device that is designed to activate and turn off maneuver indicators in the form of lamps or LEDs. Its task is to respond instantly when reverse gear is engaged and just as quickly to disengage when moving forward. Moreover, this operating scheme does not depend on the type of transmission, be it manual, automatic or CVT.

Where is the reverse sensor located? Obviously, if the lamp should turn on when the gear shift lever is moved to a certain position, then the sensor itself must be located in the area of ​​the transmission.

Thus, this device comprises electrical circuit, which connects the battery to the lamp.

Obviously, between the battery and the lamp there must be some kind of system that is capable of responding to movements of the gear lever and being activated only when the lever is in the reverse or reverse position.

This function is performed by a limit switch, which is located in the direction of movement of the selector automatic transmission or on the manual transmission rocker, near the reverse position point. What is a limit switch? At its core, this is a button that anyone often has to see in real life. Only, unlike most household appliances, this button is activated not directly with a finger, but with the help of a lever that presses it while in a certain position.

When the gearbox is switched to reverse mode, a limit switch powered from battery. The switch completes the circuit, voltage is applied to the lamp, and it lights up. When you turn off the transmission, in the same way, the button is released and the lamp stops lighting.

Summing up

The reverse sensor is one of the essential elements electrical system every modern car. Thanks to this device, the reverse indicator operates, which helps improve traffic safety in general and better inform drivers about the intention of further maneuver.

Both do not light up, I thought the bulbs were burnt out or the wires might not be tucked in: I checked - the bulbs are normal (the spiral is intact), the wires also fit where they should. What could be the reason?

Re: Frog? I mean the reverse light switch has failed.
Or they forgot to put a wire on it, for example... I had this happen in one service: they forgot to put a wire on it, but I thought it flew. ;)

Or maybe they just rotted away... the tips on the frog Re: Reverse lights do not light up. What is the reason?
Hi Zhenya!
It turns out that if not a CY, then a frog. The point is that one of the connector contacts is always positive. Consequently, it oxidizes and falls off. Look at the connector. Another option is fuse No. 5 (F16), but then the wipers and turn signals and a bunch of other things wouldn’t work...

Re: Re: Reverse lights do not light up. What is the reason?
Hi! Thanks, I'll take a look. The fuse means it's ok because... wipers and turn signals work.

Where is this frog on the box?
There’s something missing in the book, and I couldn’t find anything on the Internet. Will it be possible to change it without a hole in “outdoor” conditions?

Wow....
Oh, Lord, enlighten this man! He doesn't know where the frog is!
She is at the checkpoint, on the left along the way, below. It sticks out towards the left wheel. There are two wires going to it. You can see it on the ground. It is enough to remove the piece of iron that hangs under the engine. Or maybe it’s possible, I don’t remember.
If you are going to change the frog, keep in mind that oil will leak.

Yes, I am like this...
Misha, how do I know where it is, if previously I only repaired a bicycle myself :-) and even then it was a Soviet one without a gearbox. So you have to ask stupid questions. And since there is no one else to ask them (I have no relatives in St. Petersburg, and among my friends so far I’m the only one with a car), then I have to solve everything through this conf. THANK YOU gentlemen for your answers. ...And I think there will still be many questions, but I’m trying to understand little by little the structure of this complex mechanism :-)))

Re: Yes, I am...
It's not bad when there is a conference. It’s even better when you don’t mind spending 100 rubles and buying a “Talmud” for your car. Even if you only look at pictures at night, you can learn the car in a week, and if you also read the text, then in a month you can learn how to adjust the carb.

Olegich Pitersky

I have three books...
Two are devices, and one is a minor repair. Maybe, of course, I didn’t search well, but I didn’t find anything like that there (I’ll look again). There’s one book specially lying at home and I read it yesterday night, so I’m trying to keep up. And then theory is very good, but practice is better - and that’s what I lack... that’s why I’m consulting with you.

Re: I have three books...
And the practice consists of comparing what is shown in the picture and what is in the hardware. I don’t believe that the 3X headlamp switch is missing from the picture. It’s not the gods who burn the pots, you’ll learn.
The pedestrian is always right as long as he lives...
Olegich Pitersky

Before changing the frog, ring it.
To do this, remove the wires from the frog and use an ohmmeter to measure the resistance of the frog in the “reverse” position and any other position. In the “reverse” position, the ohmmeter should show a short circuit (0 Ohm), and when reverse is turned off, it will show a gap (infinity). In this case, the frog is working, and the problem is in the wiring..
The second option is to short-circuit the wires going to the frog. If the lights come on when the ignition is turned on, it's a frog. Didn't light up - in the wiring.
But there is a little more life in the world than death,
And there is a little more light in the world than darkness
(c) A.V. Makarevich

IN modern cars many are used various types controllers and sensors. Such devices can be control and executive. If for some reason the controller fails, it can cause inconvenience in terms of driving. What is a reverse sensor and what functions does it perform? The answers to these and other questions are presented below.

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Description of DZH

Purpose

Let's start with the purpose. DZH is a device designed to activate white lamps indicating the switching on reverse gear in the car. The device is used to turn on the reversing lights, allowing other participants to traffic know the driver's intentions and the maneuvers he is about to perform.

When it's dark outside, white headlights will also help warn drivers behind you that your car is in their path. This, in turn, helps prevent possible accidents and emergency situations on road. Where this device is located - the location may vary slightly, but as a rule, the controller is located on the gearbox.

Design and principle of operation

The DZH itself consists of a housing, contacts for connection, a rod, a moving ball, and a return spring.

As for the operating principle, it is as follows:

1. The driver switches the transmission lever to the reverse gear position.
2. In this case, the gear shift fork is pressed against the controller.
3. Next, the device shorts the cable to ground.
4. After this, the light source installed in is activated, which warns other drivers that the car has started to reverse.

Signs of malfunction

What signs of malfunction may indicate a breakdown of the DZH:

1. One of the problems that happens most often is oxidation of contacts on the terminals or wiring. This problem is relevant for many car owners. To solve this problem, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the contacts and then install them in place. When performing this work, the battery should be disconnected.
   If the contacts are inoperative due to the fact that they are burned out, then they will have to be changed in any case. But before making a replacement, it is necessary to find out why the burnout occurred; most likely, the essence of the problem lies in voltage surges in the on-board network.
2. The device became loose in its seat. During operation vehicle The controller may move slightly out of its installation location, this problem is usually caused by high vibrations. IN in this case you will just need to more securely fix the device in the installation location.
3. Another reason for inoperability is lack of contact with on-board network in the gearbox. In this case, it is necessary to diagnose the condition of the contacts, as well as electrical circuits. If necessary, failed components must either be cleaned or replaced.
4. The next problem is that there is no contact between the connection connector and the safety mounting block. In this case, you also need to diagnose the condition of the contacts, as well as clean and change the wires, if necessary.
5. Failure of the safety device. In this case, the problem can only be solved by replacing the fuse. If this part often fails, then the reason may lie in the same voltage surges. It is necessary to check the electrical circuit more carefully.
6. The reverse light may not turn on because the light source itself, that is, the lamp, has burned out. In this case, you will have to dismantle the optics cover in the trunk and replace the failed device.
7. And finally, the last reason for inoperability is the breakdown of the DZH. In this case, you will not be able to repair it, since such devices, as a rule, cannot be repaired. The controller will need to be changed (the author of the video is the Do-It-Yourself Auto Repair channel).

Functionality check

To diagnose the performance of the device, you will need to drive the car into a pit or overpass in order to gain access to the DZH. The verification procedure is carried out using a tester - an ohmmeter. Alternatively, you can use a multimeter, just set it to Ohm measurement mode.

Testing the device is carried out as follows:

1. First you need to get to the DZH and disconnect the connector connected to it.
2. Then you will need to connect the tester probes to the device plug, after which the device is set to resistance measurement mode.
3. Turn on the ignition and shift the transmission lever into reverse gear.
4. Run power unit and look at the tester display. If the readings displayed on the screen are 0 ohms, the tester has sent the corresponding sound signal, this indicates that the device is fully operational. If the reverse lights do not turn on, check the bulbs, fuse, connection circuit, and contacts.
5. If the tester showed infinity as a result of the test, then this indicates that the controller has failed, and accordingly, it needs to be replaced (the author of the video about diagnostics and replacement is Igor K).

DIY replacement instructions

Now let's take a closer look at how the replacement is performed.

Let's consider the procedure using the example of a VAZ 2110 car:

1. First, the car is driven into a pit. The area around the installed device must be cleared of dirt, since after removing the device, all dust and debris will get into the transmission. And this, in turn, can lead to its failure.
2. Next, the crankcase protection is removed; to do this, you will need to unscrew several bolts.
3. Now you will need a small container to collect the oil from the gearbox. When dismantling the DZH, part of the lubricating fluid will come out of the seat, which will subsequently need to be refilled.
4. Disconnect the power connector from the controller and unscrew it from the installation location.
5. Then clean the slot so that the new device can be installed in it without any problems. seat. Install the new controller, do not forget the O-ring.
6. Next, you will need to fill the transmission with the required amount of lubricating fluid, that is, what you drained needs to be poured back. But if the lubricant that you collected when removing the DZH contains traces of wear products, for example, metal shavings or sediment, then you need to think about replacing the fluid. Or, at a minimum, you need to fill the box not with collected oil, but with new one.
7. Then all you have to do is reassemble all the elements in the reverse order and check the functionality of the installed DZH.