Reverse Lights
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Reverse Lights
Anyone know how to change the reverse lights in a 93? They seems to remove from the inside, but my hand won't fit up from the underside because of a metal plate that's on top of the spare tire rack. Is there a trick? Also, do these go out often, or is there usually another reason they are not working? I would appreciate any input.
Jim
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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The backup light housings are installed with two screws for each side. They are hidden behind the license plate. Remove the plate and you can see the screws.
If you have small hands, you should even be able to reach behind the housing and remove the socket.
The lights usually don't fail so you may have a problem with the backup light switch, ground wire, or fuse. Do the rear side backup lamps come on? Do the turn signals work? The backup lamps are on the same circuit, so if the turn signals work then the fuse is OK.
If you have small hands, you should even be able to reach behind the housing and remove the socket.
The lights usually don't fail so you may have a problem with the backup light switch, ground wire, or fuse. Do the rear side backup lamps come on? Do the turn signals work? The backup lamps are on the same circuit, so if the turn signals work then the fuse is OK.
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Most likely the back-up lamp switch. If you have a 6 speed, the part number is 10159402 (or D2245A) and best price I found was at AutoPartsGiant.com
If you have an auto, you are on your own....
Lannyl81
If you have an auto, you are on your own....
Lannyl81
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I do have a 6 speed, the turn signals do work, but the back up lights do not come on. The car is very low miles, don't know if this has any significance. I will try the switch, any hints on installing it? I have ordered the manuals, but don't have them yet. Thanks again.
Jim
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Backup switch in the ZF's seem to be problematic, and a minor adjustment on the A4's switch might be all it needs.
Larry
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