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Old 04-24-03, 07:56 AM
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Backup light don't turn on. Where to start?

When I put my car in reverse the backup lights do not come on. The bulbs check out OK, so I sure it something else. I'm not sure where to start. Any suggestions would be very helpful.

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There is a relay on the drivers side of the tranny. towards the top - kinda hard to access. But start with the connections that come from the relay - clean them, make sure they are connected well. If not, then the actual relay may be faulty
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There is a relay on the drivers side of the tranny. towards the top - kinda hard to access. But start with the connections that come from the relay - clean them, make sure they are connected well. If not, then the actual relay may be faulty

Would that be in the same area as starter motor. I did notice some wires around that area.
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No. Top rear of the trans. Near the shift lever.

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yes there are seome arround the starter there should be four! clean them and connect them properly. Mine also did not work so it should all be good then, if not then you need a new relay, Mine work fine now!
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Originally posted by sunshine
There is a relay on the drivers side of the tranny. towards the top - kinda hard to access. But start with the connections that come from the relay - clean them, make sure they are connected well. If not, then the actual relay may be faulty
There is no relay in the stock system, only a switch
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yes i concure sorry i also meant to say switch but the work was in my mind... welll i am sure you guy's know what I mean! LOL
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