I have tried searching through the forums and can't find anything related to my current issue (one of many!).
After coming home last night from gettin' groceries, I noticed when I went to back up, it wasn't as visible as normal. Well, long story short, my reverse lights aren't coming on at ALL. I do not know the first thing about electrical stuff and I don't wanna tell the hubby... he will automatically assume I did something to it, lol. The only thing I've done is change the transmission oil, disconnect the windows/mirror/lock buttons to paint the door handles, and disconnect the DIC buttons when painting the dash trim (both of which have been connected correctly again).
What all should I check first? I'd rather find out the problem and correct it myself. Otherwise, the hubby's gonna tear the car apart to find out what's wrong. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
Yes, I want every possible solution to this problem. I have LOTS of time @ work and will be able to do suggestions y'all provide within the next 6-8 hours, lol.
THANKS!

 

I have tried searching through the forums and can't find anything related to my current issue (one of many!).
After coming home last night from gettin' groceries, I noticed when I went to back up, it wasn't as visible as normal. Well, long story short, my reverse lights aren't coming on at ALL. I do not know the first thing about electrical stuff and I don't wanna tell the hubby... he will automatically assume I did something to it, lol. The only thing I've done is change the transmission oil, disconnect the windows/mirror/lock buttons to paint the door handles, and disconnect the DIC buttons when painting the dash trim (both of which have been connected correctly again).
What all should I check first? I'd rather find out the problem and correct it myself. Otherwise, the hubby's gonna tear the car apart to find out what's wrong. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!
Yes, I want every possible solution to this problem. I have LOTS of time @ work and will be able to do suggestions y'all provide within the next 6-8 hours, lol.
THANKS!



so we can read it...

its prob the fuse

 

Where are the fuses @?

 

the reverse switch on the tranny should take 10-15 mnins to replace if the fuse isnt blown.
done a couple of them at the dealership

 

Check the fuses first

And/or

Change out bulbs with new ones. The bulbs might of blown.

 

Again... where are the fuses?

 

the fuses are under the hood by the jump point. or under the dash on the passenger side. there is a panel that will pull off on the side of the console to reveal the fuses

 

Thanks! I'll check when it stops raining. I hope a blown fuse is the thing. I don't even wanna go through the process of replacing bulbs.

 

Its all easy work..

 

They both require the same amount of work.

 

I said that because IDK how to even get to the tail lights to change 'em. I could change fuses all day long b/c I think that's the easy part.

ANYWAY... I got my info. for now. Thanks.

 

For future reference

1. Just pull off carpert on your trunk lid with the tabs.

2. Twist the light, and un hook it.

 

Well, damn... I can do that, lol. Thanks

 

cobalts seem to have problems with the reverse lights, at every meet we have someone has at least on burnt out reverse light. it seems pretty common

 

Yeah, the only worry is trying and not to break the clips.

 

Dont tell her that lol.. Now she wont do it lol

 

Ooooops! I hope she doesn't see it now.

 

this is a service issue. moved from general forum

 

I have the same problem, ill check the fuse tommorow. thanks for having the same problem! lol

 

Hm... when I got home yesterday, they worked. When I got in the car this morning, they worked. When I got to work, THEY QUIT WORKING. I hate my car sometimes... it has more emotional stress than a chick on her period.

I can't check the fuses because it has been raining nonstop for 2 days now. ****. Anyone willing to drive to Bama and check for me in the rain?

 

its the switch box near the tranny. I had the same problem, sometimes they worked, sometimes they didnt. Brought it to the dealership and the switch box that his connected to the tranny/shifter was broken. When you put it in R, the shifter is suppose to hit a switch and it turns the lights on. That is broken. Took the dealership about an hour to figure out what it was and fix it.

 

did they cover it under warranty?

 

you mean mine? yea i had to fight with them abit because they were saying the warrenty is no good because i have a CAI. I told them that the mod has to cause the problem and the women said thats true so i asked "how the hell does a CAI cause my reverse lights not to come on" she said "it cant" .... dumb blondes...lol

 

My "bumper-to-bumper" warranty ran out 30,000 miles ago... lol. Would this be covered on the "drivetrain" warranty that's good for 100,000 miles? I really hate taking the car to the dealer; is there a way I can do this myself if that's the problem?

No, I haven't checked anything... raining for 3 days straight now. But it can't be a blown fuse if it works sometimes and not, right?

 

you cant pull under some where that its not raining and pop the hood?
and how much is this unit if you wanted to just save the hassle of the junkership and just wanted to do it yourself?