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Reverse Lights Not Working? It's Probably the Backup Light Switch

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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 03:45 PM
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the switch is just a signal from the trans that you're in reverse. if the switch failed neither light would come on. may be a wire or something
a fuse maybe?
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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 09:44 PM
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i dont think they have their own fuse
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Old Apr 14, 2018 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by kyoo
i dont think they have their own fuse
only other thing I can thing of is a wire back there.
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Old Apr 16, 2018 | 10:23 AM
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only other thing I can thing of is a wire back there.

Turn the key to the on position, but don't start the car. Put the car in reverse, then use a multimeter to check the voltage across the harness of the light that is not turning on. It could also be corroded contacts that just need to be cleaned.
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Old Apr 16, 2018 | 10:29 AM
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Turn the key to the on position, but don't start the car. Put the car in reverse, then use a multimeter to check the voltage across the harness of the light that is not turning on. It could also be corroded contacts that just need to be cleaned.
would any multimeter do the job?
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Old Apr 16, 2018 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by InfamousEvo_8

would any multimeter do the job?
Yeah, or even a test light.
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