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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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Default No back-up lights!!!! Please help

Ok, maybe this is a stupid question, I don't know. A friend informed me that my back up lights were not working awhile back. I have no idea how long they have even been out. I took the tail lights out and replaced the bulbs and checked all the fuses. They still don't work. I haven't put a meter on it yet cause like everything else the battery is dead.

Is there something simple I am missing or am I gonna just have to track the wire down????? Sorry if this seems like a stupid question, I just feel like it's something simple I'm missing.


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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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sounds like a wiring problem to me
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by hitmanws6
sounds like a wiring problem to me
What do you suggest I do?
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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Prolly the switch on the side of the tranny, somewhat common on these. Cheap fix too.
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Originally Posted by Joe's99ss
Prolly the switch on the side of the tranny, somewhat common on these. Cheap fix too.


How is it fixed if it's at the trans? New connector or what?
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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The switch threads into the side of the tranny case. Just need a 7/8 wrench.
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check the neutral safety switch mine went out a while back and thats exactly what it was but i found that out after i traced my wiring all the way around the car and had everything ripped apart lol so you might wanna start with that
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Originally Posted by 1986irocz28
check the neutral safety switch mine went out a while back and thats exactly what it was but i found that out after i traced my wiring all the way around the car and had everything ripped apart lol so you might wanna start with that
Where is that located?
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Originally Posted by Joe's99ss
Prolly the switch on the side of the tranny, somewhat common on these. Cheap fix too.
Thanks for the help, that's what it was!
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