Why the reverse lights don't light up and what to do

Modern cars use many different types of 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.

Reverse sensor VAZ 2107, 2106, 2121, 21213, 21214 Niva VK-418-01-3716000-510

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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. Start the power unit and look at the tester display. If the readings displayed on the screen are 0 ohms and the tester beeps, 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).

Replacing the reverse sensor Niva 21213

Modern cars use many different types of 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.

Description of DZH

Purpose

Let's start with the purpose. DZH is a device designed to activate white lamps, indicating that the car is in reverse gear. The device is used to turn on the reversing lights, which allows other road users to 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 incidents and emergency situations on the 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 shifts 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 the rear lights is activated, which warns other drivers that the car has started to reverse.

Symptoms of a problem

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 vehicle operation, the controller may slightly move out of its installation location; this problem is usually caused by high vibrations. In this case, you will simply need to more securely fix the device at the installation site.
3. Another reason for inoperability is the lack of contact with the 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).

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 socket so that the new device can be installed in the seat without any problems. 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.

How to change the frog on a VAZ 2107, causes of the malfunction, where the sensor is located

Replacement of reverse sensor VAZ 2107

If the white lights on the rear of the “Seven” stop glowing when moving in reverse, then the malfunction requires immediate correction. Not only do non-working reverse lights do not meet the technical requirements for the car and traffic rules, but this breakdown misleads other road users and can provoke an accident; as a rule, the reverse sensor on the VAZ 2107 can be to blame.

Usually, in order to eliminate such a malfunction, it is necessary to replace the VAZ 2107 reverse sensor. It is not necessary to spend time and money on a visit to service station specialists - you can diagnose and replace the sensor yourself. But first you need to make sure that it was he who caused the malfunction.

Why don't the reverse lights come on?

There are several reasons why the lamps in the reversing lights may not light:

• The fuse protecting the power supply circuit for the reversing lamps has blown. The breakdown is visible visually; you just need to pull the fuse out of the block.
• The lamps have burned out . To check the functionality of the lamps, they should be removed one by one from the lantern and make sure that there is no break in the spiral using an ohmmeter (multimeter) or a continuity tester.
• Wiring is damaged . You can also check it using a multimeter and a continuity test, but finding a break will be much more difficult.
• Poor contact of wires with the terminals of the reverse sensor . The check should begin with a visual inspection and cleaning of dirt and oxides. Then you can use a multimeter to measure the resistance of the circuit.
• There is a short circuit in the power wires . You can check the absence or presence of a short to ground wire with a continuity tester or a multimeter.
• The reverse sensor of VAZ 2107 is broken . You can check it with a continuity tester or a multimeter. Visually, the malfunction is expressed in the fact that the reversing lights either do not turn on at all or are constantly on.

Where is the reverse sensor located on the VAZ 2107?

On the “seven”, as on all “classic” VAZ models, the reverse sensor is located on the gearbox. It is attached to the bottom and right of the gearbox, when viewed in the direction of travel of the car.

It is impossible to confuse it with something else - this is the only part on the gearbox to which it happens that the wires going to the sensor are broken. In this case, it is easy to distinguish by a pair of protruding contacts.

Video “Visual instructions for replacing the DZH”

Learn more about how to replace a device with your own hands and avoid making mistakes in the process from the video (author - channel In Sandro's Garage).

Attention! We carry out the work on an inspection ditch or a lift.

Disconnect the wires from the switch.

Using the “27” key, turn off the reverse light switch...

...and remove it along with the sealing ring.

We tighten the new reverse light switch to the prescribed torque (see Tightening torques for threaded connections).

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The main part of the fuses are located in the Niva's interior under the panel to the left of the steering column. Total 4 blocks:

1 — engine control system fuse box; 2 — windshield wiper relay; 3 — fuse blocks; 4 — relay block of the engine control system.

The fourth relay block is located above the gas pedal.

Relay block diagram above the gas pedal