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Old 01-30-2012, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dscoff View Post
Yes, that was the switch to which I was referring. To be clear, the lamps are lit (and mirror tilted) with the plug that connects to the physical reverse switch (threaded into the trans) disconnected.
I would think it's the switch/sensor on the transmission. Maybe disconnecting has same effect as being stuck in reverse?


I found this on another BMW forum:

My reverse light and mirrior would dip in any gear. Frist I thought it was the back up light switch and replaced it. Didn't do a thing. The way I fixed it was easy. The gear identification switch has a wire connected to it. That same wire splits in two and plug into a sensor that is a little forward of the gear identification switch. I just switched the two wires, somehow the wires were disconnected and someone put them on in reverse. problem solved..
GL

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