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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:35 PM
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Hey there, sorry if this has already been covered. But my reverse lights wont turn on when i go into reverse. The fuse is good, fuse box is getting power, and the bulbs are brand new. I was thinking it could be something wrong with the Neutral Safety Switch. Are the wires for the reverse lights in the cluster from the NSS? I need help with this as soon as possible. I cant figure it out exactly. If it is with the NSS where is it located and what is the easiest way to get at it?

Sorry im new to this, its my first corvette so im a bit dumb when it comes to this particular car haha.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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I assume it's an automatic. The neutral safety switch is under the console attached to the gear shift.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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Yes its an auto. But thanks hopefully i can figure out the problem.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 02:44 AM
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Don't know how a '79 is wired, but don't overlook the simple stuff like a bad ground at the lights. Lots of electrical problems have been traced to a bad ground.
Good Luck!
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by sly vette
Don't know how a '79 is wired, but don't overlook the simple stuff like a bad ground at the lights. Lots of electrical problems have been traced to a bad ground.
Good Luck!
Thats were I found mine, leading into the back of the light socket. Won't hurt to check it out. Ed
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