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YOUR RESEARCHReverse lights

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Replace reverse light switch

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I have also replaced my reverse light switch.

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Disconnect battery

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I don't want to disconnect the battery to find out for sure.

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Leading evidence: 'Replace reverse light switch' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'either a microswitch of some type' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Disconnect battery' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Use reverse lights and other things, including the onboard computer

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I took a look at the fuse list inside the fuse panel and it appears that there's a 75 amp (!) fuse that's used for the reverse lights and other things, including the onboard computer.

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Reverse lights

either a microswitch of some type

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Suspected cause · Original poster

I suspect either a microswitch of some type on the gear shift lever/linkage or perhaps a fuse.

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Reverse lights

Disconnect battery

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Suggestion

I don't want to disconnect the battery to find out for sure.

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Frequently discussed actions (3)

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Disconnect battery

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Suggestion

I don't want to disconnect the battery to find out for sure.

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Reverse lights

Replace reverse light switch

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I have also replaced my reverse light switch.

Original post Read captured discussion
Reverse lights

Use reverse lights and other things, including the onboard computer

No successful repair reported for this finding.

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Reported fixes
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Unsuccessful attempts
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Discussions
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Discussions that performed work without a confirmed outcome
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0 original-poster resolution reports. Counts can overlap; they are not unique people or a success rate.

0 discussions have direct query context; 0 report a fix in that context. Other evidence may inherit the discussion’s subject.

Performed · outcome unconfirmed

I took a look at the fuse list inside the fuse panel and it appears that there's a 75 amp (!) fuse that's used for the reverse lights and other things, including the onboard computer.

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Reported and suspected causes (1)

These are separate views of the same evidence. Frequency alone does not establish a fix, and these counts must not be added together.

either a microswitch of some type

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Suspected cause · Original poster

I suspect either a microswitch of some type on the gear shift lever/linkage or perhaps a fuse.

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7 eligible posts · 0 unverified posts · 1 discussions match the subject in their title or opening post.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi Y'all I noticed last night while backing out of the garage that my reverse lights don't seem to be working. I have not checked the bulbs, but I doubt both would go out at the same time, so..... Any guesses on where to look first? I suspect either a microswitch of some type on the gear shift lever/linkage or perhaps a fuse. Or I guess I could just drive forward all the time; the car is much faster in the forward gears Thanks for the help.

POST 2Original post

I've been in the same boat for a few weeks now. I think I remember a previous post discussing this...a somewhat commone issue. I think there is a switch somewhere in the shifter area that needs replacing. I've been planning to do a search to figure it out.

POST 3Original post

My reverse lights are also out. I took a look at the fuse list inside the fuse panel and it appears that there's a 75 amp (!) fuse that's used for the reverse lights and other things, including the onboard computer. Since my computer is working fine, I don't think it's the fuse. I don't want to disconnect the battery to find out for sure. I've kinda been putting this off until the next service.

POST 4Original post

I found it...Here is a DIY on Renntech http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=7162

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Great - thanks for the help!

POST 6Original post

I changed mine a few months ago - it was a simple job. The one thing the DIY dosen't mention is that if the car is on ramps you will get some tranny fluid draining out of the hole after the switch is removed. Not a lot - but something to be aware of.

POST 7Original post

I have also replaced my reverse light switch. Hardest part was lifting the car. Once you can get under it, plan on about 5 minutes to complete the work. I lifted all 4 corners of my car, so I never had an issue with fluid leaking. Kris

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