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Old Jan 3, 2017 | 08:28 PM
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The lights will activate with the key fob and I checked under-hood fuse #2 just to be sure I am not insane, replaced the switch on the transmission and they still will not activate when the car is put into reverse. Is a continuity a more likely candidate than a failed mini-relay?
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Old Jan 4, 2017 | 12:21 AM
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Wow is there anything you don't know?? It was the #21 fuse in the footwell. Thank you again 8vette7!
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Wow is there anything you don't know?? It was the #21 fuse in the footwell. Thank you again 8vette7!
The man is a great resource to this forum. Always willing to help and a wealth of accurate information.
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Yes he is.
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I have had the same problem for a long time now... I should check this fuse... thanks!
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Correct me if I am wrong but if you are blowing that fuse doesn't that have something to do with a bad reverse switch? that is the issue I was having with mine, once I replaced my switch I stopped blowing that fuse.
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Originally Posted by 6speedsteve
Correct me if I am wrong but if you are blowing that fuse doesn't that have something to do with a bad reverse switch? that is the issue I was having with mine, once I replaced my switch I stopped blowing that fuse.
Likely yes. I have already replaced the switch so now I just need to replace the fuse.

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