Volkswagen: 78 Westy Reverse Lights, fuse holder, shift linkage

Question
Hi, My Westy has had no reverse lights for over a year now.  Not a daily driver....  I haven't done a lot of looking around, doesn't seem to be a fuse,  I read a question about an early 70's beetle that had a this problem.   You mentioned that it could be the switch on the shift linkage, or a fuse near the coil.  Are these possibilities on a 78 westy?  where would I look to find them?   Thanks, Nate

Answer
Hi Nate,

There is a fuse that goes from the + of the coil in the engine compartment to a black 'twist off' fuse holder.

This is probably your culprit.  Sometimes, even the wire comes loose.  

Check these two things out, and let me know how you do.

Best of Luck,

Ron