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Old 01-16-2009, 10:52 AM
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Okay. So for the past few months my reverse lights have not been working whenever I am backing up. The other day some dude almost ran into my car because he was impatient and wanted to pull out 1st. I need to fixed b/f that happens again.

The lights are fine and are not blown. I think it might be electrical, however I am not very familiar with the wiring.

Can someone point me in a good direction to start? Has anyone else had this issues b/f?
Old 01-16-2009, 12:27 PM
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not being a dick but the bulbs might be bad after all happed to my dr side rear turn signal. they looked good but couldnt find anything else wrong so i changed them and that worked....maybe get a voltage tester and have some one put it in race and see if the wires are getting power
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Check the Fuse for that in the Fuse Box, then check the Wiring on the side of the T56.
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No worries F-bodyguy, the voltage meter would have been a smart idea when I had the taillights off. I will try that approach and see what happens.

All of the fuses are good and the wiring if fine.
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mine did that before, i put in dual filament bulbs and they worked again
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try the neutral safety switch under the center console and check voltage to the reverse wire




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