Why wont my back up lights work?
First check that the bulbholder and wiring terminals are clean and bright. If there is any corrosion, clean it up with wet-or-dry paper then refit the bulb and retest. If the bulb still fails to light, the fuse may have blown. You should also suspect a blown fuse if two reversing lights go together.
How do you fix a back up light switch?
- Step 1: Remove the battery.
- Step 2: Remove the battery tray.
- Step 3: Remove the air filter box.
- Step 4: Attempt to locate the backup light switch on the top side of the transmission.
- Step 5: Attempt to locate the backup light switch on the bottom side of the transmission.
- Step 1: Disconnect the electrical connector.
How do you test reverse lights alone?
Testing Reverse Lights Turn the ignition switch to the “on” position (without starting it), then put the transmission in reverse with the parking brake on. It is very important to make sure the parking brake is on. Once that is set, get out of the vehicle and look at the reverse lights, they should be illuminated.
Where is the back up light switch on a Toyota Tacoma?
In this video, we are working on a Toyota Tacoma with inoperative back-up lights. The diagnostic procedure tests the back-up light circuit, wiring, bulbs, and fuse to confirm that they are all good before definitively condemning the back-up light switch. Then, the switch is easily replaced which is located on the side of the transmission.
Why are the reverse lights not working on my Toyota?
If the “R” is lighting up when you’re in reverse, then the problem is not likely the park/neutral switch on the transmission. If it was the switch the the rear backup lights would be out and the “R” on the instrument panel would be out also.
What to do when Your Backup lights are not working?
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.
Where is the back up light switch located?
The diagnostic procedure tests the back-up light circuit, wiring, bulbs, and fuse to confirm that they are all good before definitively condemning the back-up light switch. Then, the switch is easily replaced which is located on the side of the transmission.