Kia Picanto JA Quiz
Manual Transmission

Reverse Lamp Switch

In this manual: Manual Transmission
General Information — 8Maintenance — 30Engine Mechanical System — 46Engine Electrical System — 14Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 46Clutch System — 12Manual Transmission — 10Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 15Steering — 9Restraints — 17Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 104Body Electrical System — 80Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 17
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
02040608010058.943N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 6

Specifications

Specifications

Item Specified
Type ON/OFF
Operating Condition Reverse Gear
Operating Voltage 10V - 15V
Operating Temperature -30°C to 100 °C [-30°F to 212°F]

Components and Component Location

Component Location

1. Back-up light switch

Description and Operation

Description

  • Detects the reverse gear shift operation.
  • When the transaxle is in reverse, the back-up light comes on when the switch plunger is pressed.

Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. G 1.0 T-GDI KAPPA (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  2. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A).
  3. Check the continuity of the circuit between the power terminal and the signal terminal.

Removal

  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. G 1.0 T-GDI KAPPA (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
  2. Disconnect the back-up light switch connector (A).
  3. Remove the back-up light switch (A).

    Torque: 39.2 – 59 N·m

Installation

  1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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