replacing the reverse switch
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Cruising
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replacing the reverse switch
Alright, I ordered a new reverse light switch for my 78, and of course the repair manual nor the part itself came with any gouge. If anyone has prior experiance with replacing this switch much appreciated before I rip the console apart.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
sorry cant help you.....however is it mounted from below? it may not be accessed through the console. it may be coming off a shift linkage as opposed to the actual shifter.
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No problem, I wish it was that simple, I just had my transmission overhauled and that was the first thing I looked for, now I need to get into the console. Thanks.
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On my '76 it is located on a bracket next to the reverse gear lever on the transmission, with a short piece of linkage running to the gear lever. One wire leads up to a plug, and then to the engine harness. Takes 5 minutes to replace.
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Does your replacement look like this? there is a tech diagram to your right.
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
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Does your replacement look like this? there is a tech diagram to your right.
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&
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78 Corvette reverse switch
[IQUOTE=desertdogs50;1576884475]No problem, I wish it was that simple, I just had my transmission overhauled and that was the first thing I looked for, now I need to get into the console. Thanks.[/QUOTE]
The reverse light activation comes from a small bracket connected to the trans side cover with a small rod that connects to the reverse arm
The reverse light activation comes from a small bracket connected to the trans side cover with a small rod that connects to the reverse arm
