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Feb 24, 2010 | 01:47 PM

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hmmm...if there was a problem with the fuse, the lights wouldnt turn on at all...mine turns on dimly when car is started or in 2nd key position

I'm thinking maybe the relay could be the problem? somehow transferring a low current to dimly light up the LED's?

What relay are you referring to? The power is fed to the reverse lights through the b/u light switch on the transmission. If it's working, no power can get through to the lamps, unless the car is in reverse, or the switch is bad. Disconnect the plug on the transmission. If the lights continue to glow, the power is coming in from the approach lights line. You're on you own for any modifications you have made to use the led's.

Feb 24, 2010 | 02:16 PM

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thanks for advice, I'll have to dig into this alittle further

Feb 24, 2010 | 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by clayton1

A couple years ago I had the same problem as you DomZ06, and 65GGVert was a great help!!

I just did a search for my old thread and after much messing around you want to check this: For the fuse box under pass kick panel, my book says fuse #21 is "Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock". This is the fuse for the reverse lights. Check it.

Thanks a lot, i looked last nite and i couldnt figure out which of the fuses in the kick panel was the one for the lights.. I'm gonna go check 21 in a few minutes.

Feb 27, 2010 | 09:28 AM

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Thanks a lot, i looked last nite and i couldnt figure out which of the fuses in the kick panel was the one for the lights.. I'm gonna go check 21 in a few minutes.

Did you fix your b/u light problem?

Feb 27, 2010 | 11:32 AM

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Well i changed the fuse and it immediately blew, so i'm waiting for this endless snow to stop so i can crawl under there and change the switch..

Feb 27, 2010 | 06:35 PM

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ronssito

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Replaced my switch today ... problem fixed!

Apr 5, 2010 | 06:03 PM

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Z0ra6

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I have this issue as well, does anyone have a part number for the switch?

Apr 5, 2010 | 06:07 PM

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Hi There;
Dude change fuse #21 & not the switch as your lights work with the fob.if it blows the fuse ,then change the switch.
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Apr 5, 2010 | 06:37 PM

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I have this issue as well, does anyone have a part number for the switch?

Just go to any local autoparts store and you can pick one up, doesn't have to be ordered from GM..

Apr 5, 2010 | 07:20 PM

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Hi There;
GM part number 14069600 $24.50 from the dealer. Backup lamp switch.
robsc501

Apr 5, 2010 | 07:29 PM

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ronssito

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Got my switch at Kragen's ~$10.

May 24, 2010 | 02:57 PM

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HERNANA

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Reverse LED Light Dim Issue.

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Originally Posted by DarkSpeed

thanks for advice, I'll have to dig into this alittle further

Hi,
I just installed the Super White LED reverse lights, and i have the same problem. The come on Dim but works fine when pressing lock and unlock button and putting the reverse in manual. Any answers or solution? If you do let know please. Thanks.

Aug 3, 2010 | 10:40 PM

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TN Vette

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Thanks!

I was wondering why my reverse lights wouldn't work, but they blinked when the alarm was set. A $12.95 switch from O'reilly auto parts with a lifetime guarantee fixed it perfectly. Just had to replace it and torque the new one to 15ft/lbs.

This thread led me right to the issue. Thanks.

Aug 16, 2010 | 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by robsc501

Hi There;
Dude change fuse #21 & not the switch as your lights work with the fob.if it blows the fuse ,then change the switch.
robsc501

My lights worked with the FOB, but not in Reverse. In my case it was a bad switch. I had no fuses blown.

Jul 28, 2014 | 05:40 PM

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turbolvr321

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I realize this is an old thread, but I was wondering if this was the part needed? Mine is having the same issue.

BWD - Backup Light Switch
Part # S9150

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...1945&ppt=C0039

EDIT:

Sorry. Saw it was listed a couple posts earlier.

Oct 7, 2014 | 07:14 PM

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turbolvr321

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Changed the switch. Both fuses are fine. Still no lights? Any clues?

Jan 4, 2015 | 11:04 PM

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Joshua Detwiler

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Originally Posted by clayton1

When my reverse light didnt work but they worked with fob lock it was the fuse, not the switch.

Do you rememebr which fuse it was, mine is doing the same thing. Shoot me a PM

Feb 13, 2015 | 01:10 AM

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sargentat44711

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2002 c-5 with automatic transmission

I also have backup lights with my key fob , but not with car in reverse, it is a automatic trans. can someone please advise me , in other words HELP! Thanks to All! Mr Marion Wright or sargentat44711@yahoo.com

Feb 13, 2015 | 09:49 AM

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With my 2002 Z06 the issue was one of the Micro Relays. More specifically, number 38 in the underhood fusebox diagram here:
http://www.c6registry.com/technical/...02corvette.pdf

I replaced the micro relay and it worked like normal. Symptoms were no reverse lights in reverse, but it had reverse lights when using the key fob.

Hope this helps.