Reverse lights not working
11-14-2008, 12:09 AM
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Reverse lights not working
Checked the bulbs and switches, both look good. Switched bulbs and switches.....nothing. Any ideas?
11-14-2008, 10:07 AM
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Re: Reverse lights not working
Have you used a test light (or voltmeter) to check the voltage at the switch and at the bulbs?
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11-14-2008, 11:17 AM
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Re: Reverse lights not working
That's what I was thinking. I ran over some roadkill on the Turnpike awhile ago. It was a real real big hit.....like a dead dog. Didn't really notice it until recently. Do you know what is the name of that switch that plugs into the tranny?
11-14-2008, 11:17 PM
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Re: Reverse lights not working
It's called a back-up light switch.
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11-15-2008, 01:52 AM
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Re: Reverse lights not working
It's called a back-up light switch.
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11-21-2008, 09:58 AM
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Re: Reverse lights not working
Folks at Advance Auto said that the back-up light switch is for a manual tranny and the neutrel safety switch is for the auto. Is this true?
11-21-2008, 01:14 PM
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Re: Reverse lights not working
For the automatics, the shifter switch turns on the reverse lights. It's the dark blue and light green wires.
Hope this helps.
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11-21-2008, 06:45 PM
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Re: Reverse lights not working.....UPDATE!!!!
I changed out the neutral safety switch and problem is solved. This case is closed!
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