back up light wiring help 70 C3
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back up light wiring help 70 C3
Looking for help with back up wiring on a manual 70 vette. Vehicle came with a Nash 5 spd and would like to get the back up lights working. No sign of any wiring under the car. Can someone point me in the right direction. Thanks JFG15
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Hi jfg,
On the original 4-speed transmission the back-up light switch was mounted on a small bracket bolted to the transmission case.
A small rod ran from the reverse lever to the switch to turn the lights on and off.
The electrical connection actually ran forward to the firewall, through a grommet in the firewall, and then joined the rear lighting harness running through the interior until it exited through a large grommet in the lower left corner of the rear bulkhead.
I'd think your 5 speed has some provision for a switch…. does it?
Regards,
Alan
On the original 4-speed transmission the back-up light switch was mounted on a small bracket bolted to the transmission case.
A small rod ran from the reverse lever to the switch to turn the lights on and off.
The electrical connection actually ran forward to the firewall, through a grommet in the firewall, and then joined the rear lighting harness running through the interior until it exited through a large grommet in the lower left corner of the rear bulkhead.
I'd think your 5 speed has some provision for a switch…. does it?
Regards,
Alan
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BU wiring question
Alan - Vehicle does not have any wiring at the firewall grommet> Can you give me clue as to where to look for the wiring under the dash?
Thanks JFG15
Thanks JFG15
Hi jfg,
On the original 4-speed transmission the back-up light switch was mounted on a small bracket bolted to the transmission case.
A small rod ran from the reverse lever to the switch to turn the lights on and off.
The electrical connection actually ran forward to the firewall, through a grommet in the firewall, and then joined the rear lighting harness running through the interior until it exited through a large grommet in the lower left corner of the rear bulkhead.
I'd think your 5 speed has some provision for a switch…. does it?
Regards,
Alan
On the original 4-speed transmission the back-up light switch was mounted on a small bracket bolted to the transmission case.
A small rod ran from the reverse lever to the switch to turn the lights on and off.
The electrical connection actually ran forward to the firewall, through a grommet in the firewall, and then joined the rear lighting harness running through the interior until it exited through a large grommet in the lower left corner of the rear bulkhead.
I'd think your 5 speed has some provision for a switch…. does it?
Regards,
Alan
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The wiring on the factory back up light switch for a four speed is not long enough to make it into the car.
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