[DanHasALamb]

Hello all,

The reverse sensors on my i30 recently stopped working. Soon noticed after this that the reverse lights weren't coming on either, so I suspect something has come loose to indicate to the system that the car is in reverse gear.

Can anyone advise on how I might go about repairing this? Something in the gear stick/central console?

TIA!

Dan

[StokeyBry]

Certainly sounds like the gear sensor selector switch whatever it is called haha, is there no beep when putting it into reverse from the dash

[The Gonz]

12 plate suggests 2012, so a late FD or early GD model. Which is it?
Do you have a manual showing the location of the reverse light switch?
My googling suggests it might be near the gear selection lever on your gearbox housing.

[DanHasALamb]

It's early GD. This sensor switch seems to be the root of the problem, but not sure where it is or how to change it... any leads that you know of?

[nzenigma]

12 plate suggests 2012, so a late FD or early GD model. Which is it?
Do you have a manual showing the location of the reverse light switch?
My googling suggests it might be near the gear selection lever on your gearbox housing.

Gonz, as a fellow clairvoyant I too consulted the Google God, who also predicted that it will be a manual car.

Therefore, I can confirm that the switch ( hex screw in, with two terminals) is right beside the shift mechanism on top of the gearbox.