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No reverse lights wire in Manual 82' Z28 turned Automatic | WHAT DO?!

Old Jul 6, 2016 | 11:42 AM
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No reverse lights wire in Manual 82' Z28 turned Automatic | WHAT DO?!

My car will also start in any gear which my friend believes is directly related.

This seems quite a problem as I believe I legally and for my own safety need reverse lights.

I discovered this when I went to tweak the neutral switch and upon inspection learned there was no cable connected to it nor can I find one in my shifter. Thoughts?

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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 11:51 AM
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Re: No reverse lights wire in Manual 82' Z28 turned Automatic | WHAT DO?!

I assume you did not do the swap yourself? The neutral safety switch was originally wired on the clutch pedal. If I recall correctly on the T10 there was a reverse light switch mounted on the DS of the transmission. Look for a harness around there.
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 12:52 PM
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You would be correct sir! Could you elaborate by what you mean by DS of the transmission? I don't suppose you meant down side?
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 01:09 PM
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 01:57 PM
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Driver's Side is correct.
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 02:03 PM
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I am a goof, thank you both.
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