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Old Jul 8, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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Angry Reverse lights dont work

i noticed today when my dad borrowed my car for a sec that my reverse lights dont work at all....i dont think this could be caused from my wreck...but does anybody have suggestions on what i should check...i dont think they are burnt out cause both are out...but idk...anybody know where to buy the LED lights for the reverse so i can put them in so they can shine thru my tinted tails better...
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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1) Check the (BKUP LP) fuse under the hood its 10 amps this feeds the power to them through the switch.
2)Check for 12 volts at the lights when the car is in reverse and running
3)Check the backup switch is working

The back up switch for the lights is on the transmission.
I think its located on the drivers side of the car on the top of the transmission.

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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 09:38 AM
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http://www.xtralights.com/ if your lookin for LEDs to replace your reverse lights
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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when i had my tranny replaced the reverse lights didn't work. you may want to check the fuses too. but if that reverse sensor isn't adjusted right, they won't come on.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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I had a spliced a wire on my wire harness, which killed my lights
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Old May 6, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Do you have any pics of the backup switch? I think mine is busted as well, and may have been DOA since the car came from the factory - I never saw the white lights with the engine running in the garage when I shifted into reverse.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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im having the same problem no reverse lights... yea i checked my fuse, it was good, bulbs are good, wiring up to them seems fine, i just need to know what that sensor on top of the tranny looks like.. its the 5spd manual
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Old May 24, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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i had a buddy at the dealer do mine for free
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Old May 24, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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i bet its the reverse light sensor on the trans, its like a $20 part
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Old May 24, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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mine havnt worked since 4 years ago. i kinda do want to get it fixed now
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Old May 24, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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i shaved mine off. who needs reverse lights.lol
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Old May 24, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by reefone
i shaved mine off. who needs reverse lights.lol
this
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Old May 25, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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i was looking for this under my shift boot is that where im supposed to look?
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