Backup lights inop
12-08-2001, 08:04 PM
#1
Advanced
Thread Starter
Member Since: Jun 2001
Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Backup lights inop
Has anyone had to replace the backup switch on the tranny? The lights work if I bypass that switch, and I was wondering if it maybe needs adjustment or what? The backup rod is moving but I am unsure of how it interacts with the switch inside the transmission.
12-08-2001, 08:59 PM
#3
Le Mans Master
Re: Backup lights inop (scorp508)
Hey just had mine replaced a couple months ago. Part cost 75 bucks at the dealership, and I had a friend put it in, works a garage with a lift. It is a tight spot I could not have done it in my driveway, but I'm no mechanic.
GOnzo
GOnzo
12-08-2001, 09:10 PM
#4
Team Owner
Get it from Jeff Kopp. I think it cost me $55.
parts@superchevyperformance.com
His name is 18Carfan on here. Great guy! Anyways, I did mine with the front of the car on ramps. I used a pair of plyers to get the old one off, and tighten the new one. There wasn't enough room for a socket.
parts@superchevyperformance.com
His name is 18Carfan on here. Great guy! Anyways, I did mine with the front of the car on ramps. I used a pair of plyers to get the old one off, and tighten the new one. There wasn't enough room for a socket.
12-08-2001, 10:17 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
Member Since: Feb 2000
Location: USA USA
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Cruise-In II Veteran
Re: (scorp508)
I also got mine from Jeff Kopp.Dealer $75-------Yeah Right!!
I used an open end Wrench on mine,but i had the entire exhaust
off as well.Don't know where it's at On the4+3.Very little room I'm sure
Either way.It will fix the prob.Took me 3 years to FINALLY want to change it!! :crazy: :crazy:
Matt
I used an open end Wrench on mine,but i had the entire exhaust
off as well.Don't know where it's at On the4+3.Very little room I'm sure
Either way.It will fix the prob.Took me 3 years to FINALLY want to change it!! :crazy: :crazy:
Matt
12-08-2001, 10:24 PM
#6
Team Owner
Don't know where it's at On the4+3.
The white plug is the backup switch next to the reverse rod.
[Modified by scorp508, 9:25 PM 12/8/2001]
12-09-2001, 02:34 AM
#8
Re: Backup lights inop (Crazy Canuck)
75 bucks??????...Its 9.38 at http://www.rockauto.com/ or 9.99 at http://www.partsamerica.com/default.asp (Advanced Auto) or 7.99 at AutoZone
12-09-2001, 03:02 PM
#9
Advanced
Thread Starter
Member Since: Jun 2001
Location: BC, Canada
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (scorp508)
Thanks for the pictures Scorp. That's exactly what I needed. Looks like it's a simple contact switch. From everybody's posts, sounds like I should just replace it.
PS. I notice you have a lot of oil residue in that area of the transmission. If you ever figure out what seal is causing that let me know because mine is in the same situation. I've just finished redoing the seals in my diff, so I'm not to eager to start searching for the ones in the trans just yet. But if I knew which ones to do, I might be inclined to do them now since I have the exhaust and driveshaft out.
[Modified by Crazy Canuck, 1:07 PM 12/9/2001]
PS. I notice you have a lot of oil residue in that area of the transmission. If you ever figure out what seal is causing that let me know because mine is in the same situation. I've just finished redoing the seals in my diff, so I'm not to eager to start searching for the ones in the trans just yet. But if I knew which ones to do, I might be inclined to do them now since I have the exhaust and driveshaft out.
[Modified by Crazy Canuck, 1:07 PM 12/9/2001]