My wagon suddenly has lost reverse lights!
I checked the bulbs with new ones. They're good.
Pulled the switch and tested the plug, but didn't get any power on the plug.
Suggestions?
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Feb. 26, 2011 7:46 p.m. PHeller Dork
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Feb. 26, 2011 7:52 p.m. stan SuperDork
Fuse maybe? Did you look at the reverse switch on the tranny/shifter?
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Feb. 26, 2011 9:47 p.m. PHeller Dork
Yea, I tried to get a voltage from the plug going into the reverse switch but got nothing. How would I test to make sure the switch is getting voltage?
Can't seem to find a fuse directly linked to the reverse lights.
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Feb. 26, 2011 9:50 p.m. ClemSparks SuperDork
I've got an EVTM at home. I'll try to remember to bring it to work with me monday and scan anything pertinent for you. Give me a pm if you're interested...as a reminder.
Thanks, Clem
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Feb. 26, 2011 10:50 p.m. PHeller Dork
Thing is, I can't figure out what the heck controls the reverse lights. Is there a two wire switch like on most cars? or a range/neutral safety switch?
If it was the neutral safety switch I'd expect it not to allow me to start the car.
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Feb. 27, 2011 9:20 a.m. novaderrik HalfDork
most Fords with automatics have the neutral safety/reverse light switch mounted on the transmission right where the shift linkage hooks up. one big plug with a bunch of wires going to it. if it's a manual trans, then i'd bet that there is a switch mounted where the reverse linkage goes into the trans.
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Feb. 27, 2011 10:47 a.m. iceracer Dork
There is a fuse on the instrument fuse panel. 15 A. Probably the meter fuse. Manual transaxle has a switch on the transaxle. Automatics have the switch on the manual lever in the car. Don't forget the grounds at the lamps.
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March 8, 2011 10:08 a.m. PHeller Dork
Its manual.
Manual Transaxle has a 4 wire switch on the front of the transmission, but I'm not sure that the one. I can't find a two wire switch anywhere else on the trans.
I've checked all the fuses, they are fine.
The wires on the lamps look good, unless the grounds for both reverse lights has messed up.
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March 8, 2011 2:34 p.m. iceracer Dork
The backup switch is on the bottom of the transmission. The wires are blk/yel and red/grn. Grounds are black.
