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Where to get a reverse light switch for my 91 turbo

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Old 04-11-11, 02:45 PM
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Where to get a reverse light switch for my 91 turbo

Hi, I'm new here and I just bought a 1991 RX7 turbo. I noticed the reverse lights don't come on when put into reverse and I have looked around and can't seem to find a reverse light switch for my turbo. I found one web site and they were asking $170 before taxes and shipping. Is that a fair price or a rip off. I noticed the non-turbo ones were only 40 bucks. Seems like a huge difference in price for two things that do the same thing. I could use some help on this as soon as possible. Won't be able to pass inspection in a couple months otherwise.

If anyone has any great websites to check out or any establishment that would have these in stock and for a fair price would be great.
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Have you checked the wiring to the switch? It's not uncommon for the connectors to be forgotten when the transmission is removed. On the tail housing you'll find 2 switches on the sides. One has 2 wires (neutral switch), and the other has 4 wires (5th gear/reverse switch).

Another option that some have tried is opening the switch up to clean it. The contacts can get build-up, which will prevent continuity. I haven't tried this myself, as my switches have always behaved.
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Thanks, Ill look into cleaning my switch once the weather clears up a bit over here. I noticed my reverse lights came on for a couple seconds yesterday so it maybe what you said about being dirty.




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