Hi folks,

 

I've had the car in the stealers (long story, too busy to go to the Indy) to fit a new window motor and they said my reversing lights aren't working – my bad, I should check these things more often. I asked them to have a look, but only a quick look, not a full diagnostic for £80 or whatever, as I was thinking I can live without until I've got more funds and can go to the indy.

 

Anyway, they've said it's the reverse switch and will cost £173.62 to fit inc. VAT. The part apparently is £50 + VAT. Does this sound about right?

 

I was hoping it would be a couple of fuses, which it might still be I suppose depending on how trustworthy you think a Skoda dealer will be, but my reversing sensor(s) have been playing up for a while as well? :no:       

 

I'm going to wait to fix it but want to try fuses first so another couple of questions:

 

1. Is it easy to access the fuse box and fit the fuses (Top middle large fuse (#31) or the small fuse right above it (#7) I believe from another thread)?

2. Is it easy to fit a reversing switch?

 

Appreciate your help guys because this is the last thing I needed after Christmas, along with needing a new headlight unit and two new front tyres

Sounds steep to me. But it is a dealer?

This part went on out 05 polo. Cant remember the exact price but about £60 i think. The part was about £20-30 off the top of my head.

That was at a local garage. Maybe try shopping around?

I think it just screws into the gearbox but cant be sure

Sounds steep to me. But it is a dealer?

This part went on out 05 polo. Cant remember the exact price but about £60 i think. The part was about £20-30 off the top of my head.

That was at a local garage. Maybe try shopping around?

I think it just screws into the gearbox but cant be sure

 

Thanks

 

I thought it was just a plug-in unit on the gearbox as well, which might be tricky to get to, but 1.5 hours labour?

 

I'll see if any Superb owners have had the same thing. I've had a read around but found nothing concrete.

Thanks

I thought it was just a plug-in unit on the gearbox as well, which might be tricky to get to, but 1.5 hours labour?

I'll see if any Superb owners have had the same thing. I've had a read around but found nothing concrete.

Im not familiar with your car mate, it might be completely different, but on a polo/fabia it just unplugs and then unscrews. Screw the new one in, plug it back in and happy days

This isnt a genuine part, but gives you an idea..

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-SUPERB-REVERSE-BACK-UP-LIGHT-SWITCH-01E941521A-NEW-/180359903248

Isn't it just under the center console? Pushed by the gearstick when you push it down or push it sideways I believe? If so then the labor would only be an hour, It won't take that long to take  bit of trim off and remove a switch.

Isn't it just under the center console? Pushed by the gearstick when you push it down or push it sideways I believe? If so then the labor would only be an hour, It won't take that long to take bit of trim off and remove a switch.

Not sure about the superb but its under the bonnet on the polo iirc

Our local VW/SEAT/Skoda Service centre in Camberly does a Fixed Price on everything and has a reputation locally for fair and honest trading.   Why not give them a ring and ask them how much it would be to supply and fit?

We are in the South-East so our prices tend to be a bit higher than elsewhere in the country.   The price Camberley tell you will let you know if your dealer's estimate is way out or not.   

http://www.camberleyservicecentre.co.uk/

Edited 9 January, 201511 yr by bealine

Got one for my old cordoba for 20 is euro a few yr back, fitted myself for free... I presume it's nigh on the same on skodas. Only problem i had was finding it was the switch cable had corroded off the switch, rather than the switch failing.... its really not a hard job, unplug, spanner/ vice grip to unscrew, insert new one and tighten up, plug back in...