Both backup lights not working. Bulbs good, fuses good. How do I get at the switch that controls these lights? Can it be something else other than the switch?
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Question: How to fix both backup lights not working? Bulbs and fuse good.
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patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, April 15, 2009, 00:47
MasterThere is a switch on the transmission with two wires on it. It is the reverse light switch. When the two wires are bridged together with the key on the reverse lights should work if the switch itself is defective. It is quite easy to replace, it just unscrews from the transmission if it is a stick shift, if it is an automatic transmission the switch I believe is part of the inhibitor switch and is more costly and difficult to replace. Tell me what transmission you have and I will tell you the test procedure and color of wires to bridge to determine what is wrong.
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Visitor, May 31, 2010, 16:29Same advice for a 2000 Buick LeSabre....I too replaced bulb as well relay and revese light still did not come on.
Could my car too need the transmission switch replaced? If so, is it something a person can do themselves?Flag This -
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Visitor, September 08, 2010, 11:27I have a 1999 Olds Bravada with the same issue ... at first, they worked intermittenly whenever they wanted to. Now they do not come on at all. Can you help me with this?
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Visitor, December 24, 2010, 08:38Intermittant is a sign that the switch contacts have burned and will finally stop flow of electrical current due to pitting much like a starter solnoid or the old breaker point style ignition.Check the switch as stated above by Patrick.
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David-Smithd, December 15, 2011, 11:26RookieHi Patrick,
My car is 2001 Toyota Corolla, Auto transmission. I had the same problem.
At first, One backup light did not work. I changed the bulb; but the light still did not work.
After about one year, both light did not work.
I change both bulbs yesterday. They did not work. I checked fuse and the fuse was good.Can you please tell me if you know the problem?
How much will it cost if I had it repaired?Thank you very much,
(my email: davidsmithd@yahoo.com)
David
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Mauro123456789, January 11, 2012, 14:57ReplyRookieWhere is the switch for the backup lights/reverse for a Toyota Corlla 2001
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Visitor, March 13, 2010, 08:48ReplyMy reverse lights on my 93 ford escort are not working. The fuse and lights are good. What is my next step to trouble shooting the problem?
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Visitor, March 30, 2010, 11:22Replycheck the transmission wire connection. on the 91 turbo it is located on top of the transaxle. last time i replaced the clutch i missed hooking it up and, no back up lights! it is almost impossible to see without a flashlight and mirror when everything is put back together. other than that there may be a relay in the excessory fuse box and if so they are expensive. about 40.00$ each for mine.
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Visitor, December 24, 2010, 08:26Yes, the wiring could be shorted or broken to brake lights from switch or no power to switch. But if you did what Patrick stated, you should check with an volt/ohm meter for voltage or open to bulb circuit.
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Visitor, February 14, 2011, 20:02ReplyMy reverse lights on my 2001 Sienna are not working. The fuse and lights are all good. What could be the problem? Please help...
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