backup light problem?
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From: lore city ohio
backup light problem?
Hey anybody, I have a 95 that when I put the car in reverse ,I get no backup lights. Checked the bulbs and the fuse, both are ok. Car has manual 6 speed. Can anyone tell what might be wrong? Thanks alot,you guys always seem to be able to help. brent317
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It's the reverse switch. Located on the driver's side of the transmission, and known for being problematic. You can get a replacement at any of the normal stores. To replace it, jack up the car, and find the plug towards the front end of the transmission, up on the side. Use a 7/8" deep-offset box wrench to get it off; that's the only tool that will work, so just go buy one. I spent 2 hours trying to get it out with a garage full of tools before I submitted and went to Sears. Took 5 minutes once I got back with the wrench. 
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It's the reverse switch. Located on the driver's side of the transmission, and known for being problematic. You can get a replacement at any of the normal stores. To replace it, jack up the car, and find the plug towards the front end of the transmission, up on the side. Use a 7/8" deep-offset box wrench to get it off; that's the only tool that will work, so just go buy one. I spent 2 hours trying to get it out with a garage full of tools before I submitted and went to Sears. Took 5 minutes once I got back with the wrench.
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No not yet. Today I ended up replacing the horn contacts . Will probably have to go buy the 7/8 box end offset first. I am still going to check the connector first to see if it is possibly corroded. Brent
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Keep me posted as I have the same problem and just haven't troubleshot it any further than you have Lamps, fuses etc. Did not know this is a problematic switch. I don't back up often so its not really an issue.
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It's the reverse switch. Located on the driver's side of the transmission, and known for being problematic. You can get a replacement at any of the normal stores. To replace it, jack up the car, and find the plug towards the front end of the transmission, up on the side. Use a 7/8" deep-offset box wrench to get it off; that's the only tool that will work, so just go buy one. I spent 2 hours trying to get it out with a garage full of tools before I submitted and went to Sears. Took 5 minutes once I got back with the wrench.
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Check your license plate bulbs. They share the same wiring harness and if one (or both) of those bulbs are blown, the rear cornering lights won't come on, either.
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