Taillight question
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Racer
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From: Tacoma Washingon
Taillight question
I have reverse lights, but not the transmission switch. I do not seem to have the wires for the switch either.
I have the dash out and do not see any wires that do not have a home.
So, I'm thinking of just going with four red taillights.
I don't know how they should act. That is, do all four light up on brakes? Inside or out on park?
I haven't traced the wires from the lights yet, I'm still in the dash/engine part of the refresh.
Or, am I just asking for trouble?
Thanks
Jim
I have the dash out and do not see any wires that do not have a home.
So, I'm thinking of just going with four red taillights.
I don't know how they should act. That is, do all four light up on brakes? Inside or out on park?
I haven't traced the wires from the lights yet, I'm still in the dash/engine part of the refresh.
Or, am I just asking for trouble?
Thanks
Jim
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The 2 wire connector for your B/U light switch is in the engine compartment. It comes out of the same hole as the wiper wires and should only be a few inches long and is secured to the firewall with a clip behind the left side ignition shield.
Jim
Jim
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Racer
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From: Tacoma Washingon
Thanks for the replies.
"The 2 wire connector for your B/U light switch is in the engine compartment.'
Nope, nothing there. No switch on the shifter either.
That's why I'm thinking of going with four reds.
Jim
"The 2 wire connector for your B/U light switch is in the engine compartment.'
Nope, nothing there. No switch on the shifter either.
That's why I'm thinking of going with four reds.
Jim
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It is possible your car did not come with backup lights originally. The main dash harness AND the rear harness must match for things to work correctly. If you have a no back up light main harness, then go with 4 reds in the rear and it should be fine. 
Pilot Dan
Pilot Dan
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I had the same sort of situation. My '66 had backup lights, but no switch or harness on the transmission. Check you inner taillight assemblies to see if they take a single filament or a double filament bulb. If it's a single filament (backup light assembly) then you can either hook them to the taillights, or do as I did, hook them to the brake light switch. So I have four brake lights. They don't blink with the turn signals, only the outer lamps blink, but that's OK with me. I'd rather have people know that I'm braking.
