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Old Jan 21, 2021 | 08:02 PM
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I noticed my backup lights were on any time the ignition key was on. I checked the switch and it was all ok. I followed the the wire up to the firewall, I found the 2 wires had been wrapped with electrical tape, but making contact. Separated the 2 wires, taped them back up and all works now. A good fix.

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Hey, nice to get an easy win once in a while!
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Old Jan 22, 2021 | 06:33 PM
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Wait! What is it you think you fixed? If my car is in reverse and I turn the ignition key on, the backup lights go on. I think we're missing something in your statement of the problem.
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Turned key on, gear lever in first, second, third, fourth, neutral, or reverse, backup lights on. DOH!

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Ok so we know you fixed the problem but now you dont have reverse lights at all right ,,
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My reverse light function as they are designed to now!!!!!!!!!
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