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Back-up Lights

08-28-2008, 06:42 AM

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RossCo

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Back-up Lights

I have had a problem with my back-up lights for a while. ('97,5sp, 4X4, extended cab)

When I put it in reverse the back-up lights don't come on.

The truck has been in the shop a couple of times. The first time the transmission switch was taken out, cleaned and confirmed that it was working.

The switch was put back in and it didn't turn the lights on. A different switch was put in and the lights came on the first two or three times it was put in reverse but then it stopped working as well. The switch works fine.

Is it the way I shift into reverse?

My trusty shop says that there is no adjustment.

It appears that my options are to by-pass the transmission switch and wire something in the cab or hook up a different set of lights with a switch in the cab.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Thanks

'97, 5 speed, 4X4, Extended Cab, 4" exhaust, AFE Stage 1, Adjusted fuel plate,
Gauges - Boost, Exhaust Temp

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RossCo

97 Club Cab - 4X4, 5sp, 3.56, 4" exhaust, AFE Stage 1, Gauges - Boost, Pyro
Adjusted fuel plate

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