Reverse Lamp Switch, Location & Function

Transmission 716.6 

Fig 1: Identifying Reverse Lamp Switch Location & Function (716.6xx)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

1. Reverse Lamp Switch, Location/Function 

   The reverse lamp switch (S16/2) is located on the rear section of the transmission housing and is operated directly by the shift fork (6).

2. Reverse Lamp Switch, Function 

   Reversed gear not shifted (B), the contact pin of the reverse lamp switch is not operated by the shift fork (6).

   Reversed gear shifted (A), the contact pin of the reverse lamp switch is operated by the shift fork (6).