What to do if your reverse lights are not working?
You should be able to test this by disconnecting the switch connector and jumping the connector pins with the ignition on RUN. Also, check fuses F4 and F29 in the Smart Junction Box (the fuse panel on the console) and F1 in the Battery Junction Box (under the hood near the battery).
What are the symptoms of a bad light switch?
1. Reverse lights function intermittently. Intermittent functionality of the reverse lights is a symptom that the backup light switch may be having a problem. If the contacts in the switch are worn or have failed, then this may cause the lights to function intermittently.
Where is the reverse switch on a car?
The reverse switch should be right on top of the transmission, on the battery side of the car. The connector to the switch will have a Black wire and a Violet with White Stripe wire. . I’ll add to this thread because I have the exact same problem, but my transmission is an automatic (the wiring diagram posted above says manual).
What to do if your backup light switch is bad?
For this reason, if you suspect that your vehicle’s backup light switch is having a problem, have a professional technician, such as one from YourMechanic, diagnose the vehicle’s lights to determine what the best course of action may be. If needed, they will be able to replace your backup light switch for you.
Why are the reverse lights not working on my Mazda 3?
Then, put the car into reverse with the key on and test for power on the green wire with the black stripe. If there is no power then the switch is bad. If there is power, then it most likely is going to be an issue with the micro computer in the fuse box that tells the lights to come on.
Mazda Mechanic: Mike V., Technician replied 9 years ago Ok, what you need to do is locate the back up light switch on the transmission. Check for power going to the green wire with the white stripe. Then, put the car into reverse with the key on and test for power on the green wire with the black stripe.
What to do if your back up light switch is bad?
Mazda Mechanic: Mike V., Technician replied 8 years ago Ok, what you need to do is locate the back up light switch on the transmission. Check for power going to the green wire with the white stripe. Then, put the car into reverse with the key on and test for power on the green wire with the black stripe. If there is no power then the switch is bad.
What is the reverse lamp switch part number?
The switch part number should be the same for both manual and automatic 2005-2007 models, Motorcraft SW6522 (Ford 8L8Z-15520-A ). If you do find that the SJB relay is bad and the reverse lamp switch is good, you can definitely wire an external relay to the existing reverse lamp switch.
Where is the stop light switch on a 1988 Toyota?
If you have access to the 1988 Toyota Electrical Wiring Diagram manual, you can find the circuit that’s giving you the problem on page 28 (TCCS section 6-1). You start at a 15 amp fuse (15A STOP) that feeds the STOP brake light switch (brake switch).
The switch part number should be the same for both manual and automatic 2005-2007 models, Motorcraft SW6522 (Ford 8L8Z-15520-A ). If you do find that the SJB relay is bad and the reverse lamp switch is good, you can definitely wire an external relay to the existing reverse lamp switch.
You should be able to test this by disconnecting the switch connector and jumping the connector pins with the ignition on RUN. Also, check fuses F4 and F29 in the Smart Junction Box (the fuse panel on the console) and F1 in the Battery Junction Box (under the hood near the battery).
Why are there no forward gears on my 4L60E?
Long story short, old transmission is shot, new transmission that was a fresh build, will not engage any forward gears. Reverse works perfectly. I was wondering what I could look for in the valve body area that could cause this, before re pulling this transmission for a third time to look for burnt up clutches inside.
The reverse switch should be right on top of the transmission, on the battery side of the car. The connector to the switch will have a Black wire and a Violet with White Stripe wire. . I’ll add to this thread because I have the exact same problem, but my transmission is an automatic (the wiring diagram posted above says manual).