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Old 08-16-2008, 01:04 AM   #1
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I'm having a problem. I recently installed my Kartboy shifter in my 06 STi and noticed that after a while my reverse lights stop activating when shifting it into reverse. To activating them I have to practically push it into 6th (so I just back up without lights often).
Anyway, if anyone knows what I should do about this, please let me know.
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Old 08-16-2008, 02:10 AM   #2
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are your lights burnt out? lol
hmm thats weird maybe the throw isnt enough for the sensor to pick up that the car is engaged in reverse.... i couldnt see that though.
sorry...no help from me but a free bump haha
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Old 08-16-2008, 03:19 AM   #3
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Having the same problem with my 03.
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Old 08-18-2008, 03:33 PM   #4
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As I stated before the lights do work at a very specific point, but it is close to when I would have to pop in in neutral that it's just not a good idea.

ANYONE know what's wrong here?
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Old 08-19-2008, 11:49 AM   #5
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well my guess is that there is a sensor in the trans that will turn your reverse lights on when you put the shifter into reverse, and somehow the design of the shifter doesn't quite match oem. i think there's probably nothing you can do about it aside from switching back to stock.
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Old 08-19-2008, 04:35 PM   #6
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well my guess is that there is a sensor in the trans that will turn your reverse lights on when you put the shifter into reverse, and somehow the design of the shifter doesn't quite match oem. i think there's probably nothing you can do about it aside from switching back to stock.
Pshh! back to stock FTL! Thanks though, what you said makes perfect sense, but didn't think Kartboy would have made something that would downgrade the vehicle. I thought (and still think) that I installed something wrong or have pinch something...or something.
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Old 08-19-2008, 07:29 PM   #7
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i had the same issue (minus the kartboy)
you need to replace the reverse light sensor... it's under the car on the tranny
you should be good after that
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Old 08-19-2008, 08:15 PM   #8
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Crap. What's that gonna cost me.
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Old 08-19-2008, 08:16 PM   #9
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shouldnt be too expensive
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Old 08-19-2008, 08:31 PM   #10
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Where'd you buy it? Dealership?
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Holy thread resurrection Batman!

My girlfriend owns a 2005 STI and I was hoping someone could help me out. Her reverse lights have stopped working. We've checked bulbs, fuse, etc. Pretty sure its the switch, as playing with the shifter would turn the lights on.

My question is, can the switch be changed without removing the transmission (6sp)? The workshop manual seems to state that the entire transmission needs to be removed just to replace the switch.

If anyone has any tips or knows for sure how to replace this switch I'd appreciate it!
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Old 06-08-2011, 12:55 PM   #12
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Switch (purchase at any dealership) is connected to part of the wiring harness on the transmission.

You may be able to access it without completely dropping the trans,
but you will likely have to at least remove the transmission crossmember.

If you remove the x-member and still cannot access it then yes, you will probably have to drop the trans a bit to gain access.

I swapped out my Neutral pos. switch without dropping the x-member or the transmission....
I've not yet had to swap out the back up switch so I am not 100% sure what you're options are going to be.
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Old 06-08-2011, 05:33 PM   #13
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Thanks for the reply, I think I'll try getting under the car this weekend to see if I can reach the switch. Was hoping it would be clearly accessible, but I guess it's worth a look.

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I am having the exact same issue after installing my Boomba short shifter adapter on my 2015 wrx!
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Old 11-09-2015, 10:26 AM   #15
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Can anyone verify that changing the switch fixed this issue?
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Old 11-09-2015, 10:08 PM   #16
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4 years since the last reply...
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Old 11-09-2015, 11:16 PM   #17
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Haha yeah, one can only hope though. Can't find info on this anywhere else!
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Did an engine rebuild. Have this issue. Bump city!
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Old 03-02-2016, 06:35 PM   #19
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I changed the sensor and everything appears to be working normal now!
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I changed the sensor and everything appears to be working normal now!
How difficult was it to replace?
I might have to do this on my 08 STi.. any idea if its the same process?
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