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reverse lights
Hi everyone,
I was seeing if I can some advice on a problem I'm having. My reverse lights won't come on when I put my car in reverse. Like they do on and off but for the most part they won't turn on for a while. Any ideas on where I should start to fix this problem thanks!
I was seeing if I can some advice on a problem I'm having. My reverse lights won't come on when I put my car in reverse. Like they do on and off but for the most part they won't turn on for a while. Any ideas on where I should start to fix this problem thanks!
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Go to Sears or a parts house and buy a test light. With the ignition switch on and the plug pulled off the backup switch, probe the plug for power. If yes then the wiring between the ignition switch and plug is good. Now jumper the two pins in the plug and check if the backup lights are on. If yes then the wiring from the switch to the backup lights is good and the backup lights are good - you need a new backup light switch.
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Did you guys ever have problems taking out the backup light switch. No matter how hard I try I can get it loose.
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I just had to change mine. Mine was a bit tight but with some muscle popped loose. As was said above make sure your socket is the right size. I think I used a 15/16" deep socket and it didn't have any play. Assuming it's metric it's probably supposed to be 23 or 24mm. When I tested this I first checked the fuse and it was good. Then I pulled the plug from the switch and measured voltage on one wire with the key on. Then I got a jumper wire and jumped the two pins in the socket (not on the switch) with the key on and the reverse lights came on. Purchased the switch on Amazon, 10 minute swap and good to go. I did not need to pull any hoses to get to the switch.
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