Why are the reverse lights not working on my Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The reverse lights are a known problem on this generation of Jeep Grand Cherokee. 99-2003. The factory switch that activates the reverse lights is part of the valve body inside the transmission. When it fails typically the only problem is the lights not working, so I was not about to pay the $400+ for the valve body and open up the tranny.

How do you check a reversing light on a car?

If the lights were added after the car was made, the switch may be a manually operated one mounted on the dash. To check the reverse switch is working correctly, turn the ignition on and select reverse gear. Connect one side of the test lamp to earth and probe each terminal in turn. The switch should illuminate when each terminal is touched.

Why are my reverse lights not turning on?

Before replacing the switch, when you engaged the reverse gear, the reverse lights did not turn on, because there was a fault inside the switch itself. With the new one installed, current will be allowed to flow through the switch in the transmission, allowing the reverse lights to turn on.

How do you replace a backup light switch?

Replacing a backup light switch is fairly straightforward if you know what the switch looks like and where to locate it on your vehicle. A backup light switch screws into the transmission and is triggered when you shift the vehicle into reverse.

What should the reverse light wire be on a jeep?

Nobody knows? should be white/Lt green @ the Integrated poweer module. Should be the same color @ the light itself, i’d just go there. If you go to Just4jeeps.com and find the factory back-up cam instructions it shows you what color and where to find it.

Is the reverse light green or white wire?

In case the people plannin to add one want to know the connection with the tail light wasn’t good enough those wire tap things suck so I soldered the wires together and it all worked. anyone adding a cam should know that the reverse light is definitely the light green and white wire in the Wk. Thanks for all the help.

Can a Jeep Laredo go forward or reverse?

I am having a bit of a situation. I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo. Yesterday it was running forward and reverse with no problems. Well this morning as I do every morning, I started it, let it warm up for about 30 seconds or so, when i shift to reverse, guess what….wont go reverse.

Why are my backup lights not working on my Jeep?

Its fuse 20 on the junction block. But its also feeding the combination flasher and AZC, so probably is ok, at least you didn´t report any problems with that. So other then wiring it can only be the TRS assy in the tranny.

Where are the running lights on a jeep?

No running lights on 3 different trailers have brake and directional but that’s it. Check all fuses and relays. The brown wire at the factory trailer plug which is your running light wire. goes from plug to a relay in a side panel in the back.

What happens when the reverse goes out in a Jeep Grand Cherokee?

reverse went out without any warning, all other gears work perfectly fine. i can feel it shift into reverse but no movement at all. 2004 grand cherokee, automatice, all forward gears work fine, no reverse. Check your transmission fluid level. Make sure its full and red like cherry kool-aid. If its low fill to the proper level.

What kind of putty to use on reverse light switch?

I used Plastic epoxy putty for this, It was used is to fill the gap between the micro switch and the shiftier, also it provides a small enough contact point (shaped like a triangle) so the switch is only activated when in reverse.

Why are the reverse lights on my Jeep not working?

I checked the bulbs and they are fine, the socket is good, so I chocked the wheels and put in in reverse and… nothing. No voltage at all from the harness for reverse. Turn signals, tail, and brake lights all work fine. Is there a fuse I should look for or a switch on the transmission that activates the reverse lights?

Where are the backup lights on a jeep?

The backup lights switch is part of the TRS/solenoid block inside the tranny. The backup lights switch is part of the TRS/solenoid block inside the tranny. Click to expand… I haven’t had any tranny codes lately but I guess it might be time to replace the solenoid block and do the transgo kit.

Why is my reverse shift indicator light blinking?

The only thing that comes to mine would be the S28 recall for the bad wire crimp problem. But that supposedly only covers early build 2016’s. You should at least take it to the dealer to see if it threw any trouble codes.

What are the warning lights on a jeep?

The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Jeep. Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue, gray), but there are nearly 80 of them so be patient!

What are the switches on a Jeep Cherokee?

Instrument Cluster, Radio, Rear Wiper/Washer Switch, A/C Heater Control or Heater Control, Rear Window Defogger Switch, Extended Idle Switch, Front Fog Lamp Switch, Rear Fog Lamp Switch, Transmission Range Indicator Illumination (PRNDL), Transfer Case Switch Illumination

Where do you check the electrical connections on a Jeep Cherokee?

THEY MUST BE DRIVEN, IN THE VEHICLE START AND DRIVE CYCLE (S) SUCH THAT ALL DIAGNOSTIC MONITORS HAVE RUN. – check the electrical connections at the PCM, TCM, TPS, TRS and Transmission solenoids for pushed out or corroded terminals.

How to troubleshoot a Jeep Cherokee AW4 system?

SIX-STEP TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 3.2 FUNCTIONAL OPERATION The AW4 system performs it’s functions based on continuous real-time sensor feedback information. The Transmission Control Module (TCM) continuously checks for electrical problems, some mechanical problems, and some hydraulic problems.

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