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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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reverse lights don't come on and light under hood does not work I have tryed to replace the relay no change still does not work any one help.
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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I assume your DRL's are working? (On the same circuit)
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Have you checked the Fuse?
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Do the b/u lights fail to operate when shifted into reverse only, or also fail to operate when the car is unlocked via the keyfob with the outside light is low?

I recently had to replace the b/u light switch on my very low mile, '01 coupe. The b/u lights would work when the fob was hit, but not when the car was shifted into reverse (manual tranny).
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Originally Posted by leadfoot4
Do the b/u lights fail to operate when shifted into reverse only, or also fail to operate when the car is unlocked via the keyfob with the outside light is low?

I recently had to replace the b/u light switch on my very low mile, '01 coupe. The b/u lights would work when the fob was hit, but not when the car was shifted into reverse (manual tranny).


It's probably this. I had a few go on me. $20 dollar part at Gene's.
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Originally Posted by ajg1915


It's probably this. I had a few go on me. $20 dollar part at Gene's.
ok I will check this out and yes I checked the fuse and yes the lights do work when you remote open the door.
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ok I will check this out and yes I checked the fuse and yes the lights do work when you remote open the door.
Then it's your back-up switch. Just put it up on ramps and swap it out.
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Originally Posted by ajg1915
Then it's your back-up switch. Just put it up on ramps and swap it out.
Yup! It's an easy swap, at least on a manual tranny...despite the elaborate directions the shop manual spells out, a box/open end wrench is all that's needed....something like an 18-19 MM, IIRC
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Originally Posted by leadfoot4
Yup! It's an easy swap, at least on a manual tranny...despite the elaborate directions the shop manual spells out, a box/open end wrench is all that's needed....something like an 18-19 MM, IIRC
Yup, then change out fuse 21 in the passenger footwell and you're done.
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