tail light question...
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From: Centennial CO
tail light question...
On a '76 are the outer tail lights supposed to be lit when the car is in gear?
I can't say that I ever noticed before, but it was just pointed out to me that my backup lights are on when in gear. The battery isn't in my car so I can't check the light functions but I'm curious if I have to chase an electrical problem when I get power again, or if I just shuffled the light sockets when I replaced the bumper cover...
I can't say that I ever noticed before, but it was just pointed out to me that my backup lights are on when in gear. The battery isn't in my car so I can't check the light functions but I'm curious if I have to chase an electrical problem when I get power again, or if I just shuffled the light sockets when I replaced the bumper cover...
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HUH?
You say in the header that the outside lights are on, then mention backup lights. ?
If your backup lights are on when in gear, check your neutral safety switch if it's an automagic.
You say in the header that the outside lights are on, then mention backup lights. ?
If your backup lights are on when in gear, check your neutral safety switch if it's an automagic.
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From: Centennial CO
Originally Posted by SanDiegoPaul
HUH?
You say in the header that the outside lights are on, then mention backup lights. ?
You say in the header that the outside lights are on, then mention backup lights. ?
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From: San Diego - Deep Within The State of CONFUSION!
Originally Posted by Slink
Don't know if the outsides are on or not... Was just wondering if they were supposed to be without the lights turned on.
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Bummer. Hooked up a battery this morning before coming to work and confirmed that the backup lights are indeed on when in gear... Sooo, where does someone find the neutral safety switch on an auto c3? Is it up on the shifter??
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Neutral Safety Switch is under the console trim plate and mounted beside the shifter. You may not need to replace the switch. It might only need to be adjusted to ensure the backup lights are not on when the car is in Drive.
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Originally Posted by DJ Dep
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Definitely a tech topic.
Like Pete said - if it goes out while moving the shifter through the gears,
it should be adjusted. If it stays on all the time - then you might have a
faulty switch or wiring.
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Originally Posted by NHvette
Ummm ... you don't think a faulty or mis-adjusted switch is TECH ??
Definitely a tech topic.
Like Pete said - if it goes out while moving the shifter through the gears,
it should be adjusted. If it stays on all the time - then you might have a
faulty switch or wiring.
Definitely a tech topic.
Like Pete said - if it goes out while moving the shifter through the gears,
it should be adjusted. If it stays on all the time - then you might have a
faulty switch or wiring.
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Originally Posted by NHvette
Ummm ... you don't think a faulty or mis-adjusted switch is TECH ??
Definitely a tech topic.
Like Pete said - if it goes out while moving the shifter through the gears,
it should be adjusted. If it stays on all the time - then you might have a
faulty switch or wiring.
Definitely a tech topic.
Like Pete said - if it goes out while moving the shifter through the gears,
it should be adjusted. If it stays on all the time - then you might have a
faulty switch or wiring.
