9386026600 Hyundai / KIA SWITCH ASSY-BACK UP LAMP, Price: 24.67$, Weight: 0.04kg

Reverse Light Gear Switch (Transmission Mounted) ?

This small switch is the “permission slip” for your reverse lamps. It is needed to automatically turn on the back-up lights the moment you select R, improving safety for pedestrians and helping you see behind the car at night.

How it works ⚙️

The switch threads into the gearbox case. When you engage reverse, an internal plunger is pushed by the shift rail, closing an electrical contact. Power then flows to the rear reverse bulbs and, on many models, informs parking sensors/camera logic that reverse is selected.

Symptoms when it fails ?

• Reverse lights stay off (most common)
• Reverse lights stay on all the time
• Intermittent operation from worn contacts or oil contamination
• Possible warning messages or erratic parking assist behavior

Why you shouldn’t ignore it ?

A broken unit reduces visibility and signals poorly to other drivers, increasing the risk of backing accidents and inspections/traffic stops. Replacing it restores correct lighting and proper reverse signal output.

Compatibility ✅

• Elantra 19
• Elantra 20
• Elantra/Avante 19
• Avante
• Hb20 19
• Tucson 18
• Tucson 21
• Tucson 22
• I30 17
• I30 20
• Creta 18
• Creta 20
• Creta 21
• Creta/Cantus 20
• Accent 18
• Accent 20
• Accent/Verna 20
• Verna 20
• Venue 19
• Venu 19
• Kona 21
• Kauai 21
• I20 18
• I20 20
• I20/Bayon 21
• I10 20
• Grand I10 20
• I40 18