Reverse Lights not working?

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Oct 20, 2009 | 06:45 PM

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Maritime_Eng

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Reverse Lights not working?

I have a problem with my reverse tail lights. When I put the car in reverse they don't work. I changed the lights out for new ones, still the same problems. I checked the fuses they are ok. Any help would be great. Thanks.

Nov 13, 2009 | 10:35 PM

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onehundred80

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Re: Reverse Lights not working?

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Originally Posted by Maritime_Eng

Hope this helps, and I hope you have a 6 speed if this is your problem. Mind you, when they say that it cannot be fixed they are often misrepresenting the truth (lying if you like) and if you know what you are doing sometimes you can fix it yourself.
This is from the Service Manual.
http://www.majormotorshotrods.com/_d...ice_Manual.pdf
BACKUP LAMP SWITCH (Manual Transmission)

The backup lamp switch for manual transmission models is
mounted directly on the outside housing of the transmission.
For complete backup lamp switch removal procedures, see
back up lamp switch removal in the manual transmission section.

Refer to Page 21-353

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BACKUP LAMP SWITCH (Automatic Transmission)
The backup lamp switch for automatic transmission models is

an integrated component and function of the shifter mechanism
(4) and cannot be adjusted, or repaired. If faulty, worn or
damaged, the entire shifter mechanism assembly must be
replaced. For complete backup lamp switch removal procedures,
see shifter mechanism removal in the automatic transmission
section.

Refer to Page 21-340.

Last edited by onehundred80; Nov 13, 2009 at 10:42 PM.

Nov 14, 2009 | 08:34 AM

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oledoc2u

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Re: Reverse Lights not working?

well, if it turns out to be a faulty switch, you could go old school and hard wire in a toggle switch. I wouldn't want to repair the whole assembly unless under warranty

Nov 14, 2009 | 10:10 AM

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Maritime_Eng

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Re: Reverse Lights not working?

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Originally Posted by oledoc2u

well, if it turns out to be a faulty switch, you could go old school and hard wire in a toggle switch. I wouldn't want to repair the whole assembly unless under warranty

I have a 2004 automatic.....