Installing Backup lamp switch??
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Installing Backup lamp switch??
Hey guys got a question? I have tried seaching but came up with nothing but here goes. How hard is it and what do I need to do to change the backup light switch? I am having the problem with no backup lights and I need to get my car inspected ASAP! I checked the bulbs and also the fuses and dont think the problem is with them. Thanks in advance for your help!!
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St. Jude Donor '08
If you have an MN6 the bad back up switch is a prettu common failure! I had to do the one in my 98 once! It is easy and requires nothing more than a common metric wrench! Jack the rear of the car up (JACK STANDS ARE A MUST) or get it up on a lift! the switch is on the passengers side, unplug the wiring harness, unscrew the switch and screw in the new one! I plugged mine and depressed the ball actuator to make sure that the new switch was good! Tested SAT!! 
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Can you get the switch at any parts store or dealership only?
Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
If you have an MN6 the bad back up switch is a prettu common failure! I had to do the one in my 98 once! It is easy and requires nothing more than a common metric wrench!
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I had to get mine at the dealer because it failed right after the warrenty and not a lot of autoparts stores carried C5 parts! C5's have been around a while and you might want to give the auto parts stores a try!
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I got one today at Autozone for about $10. A 7/8" SAE deep socket fits it perfectly.
Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
I had to get mine at the dealer because it failed right after the warrenty and not a lot of autoparts stores carried C5 parts! C5's have been around a while and you might want to give the auto parts stores a try!
