back up lights inop also need trailer....

ztim · 09-14-2006, 02:07 PM

Do back up lights have a seperate fuse? Everything else works just fine as far as the wiring goes.

Also, I was told a trailer wire plug is in the trunk somewhere so you don't have to do each wire individually.

Thanks

TheCoroner · 09-14-2006, 06:31 PM

Did you check your neutral safety switch?

ztim · 09-14-2006, 06:39 PM

Where and what is that?

TheCoroner · 09-17-2006, 07:39 AM

Depending on the car..... but it should be on your steering column, about 4-6" from the firewall.

It'll most likely be mounted on the top of your column, so you'll have to look and feel around a little to find it.

I'd give it a continuity test after you disconnect it. This sends the signal to your reverse lights when you shift into reverse.

If you have a floor shift, it'll most likely be in a different location.

ztim · 09-17-2006, 01:53 PM

Ok. I found and it is right where you said it was on top of the steering column a few inches from the fire wall. I found one on the net that could be a replacement. It is a 5 prong switch.

When I was looking at it from underneath, I couldn't tell how to take it out or disconnect it or even remove it from the column. Would it pull apart from any direction? I did not see or feel any screws or hardware that I can tell.

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09-14-2006, 06:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheCoroner Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7	Did you check your neutral safety switch?

09-14-2006, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 234	Where and what is that?

09-17-2006, 07:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
TheCoroner Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7	Depending on the car..... but it should be on your steering column, about 4-6" from the firewall. It'll most likely be mounted on the top of your column, so you'll have to look and feel around a little to find it. I'd give it a continuity test after you disconnect it. This sends the signal to your reverse lights when you shift into reverse. If you have a floor shift, it'll most likely be in a different location.

09-17-2006, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
ztim Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SC Posts: 234	Ok. I found and it is right where you said it was on top of the steering column a few inches from the fire wall. I found one on the net that could be a replacement. It is a 5 prong switch. When I was looking at it from underneath, I couldn't tell how to take it out or disconnect it or even remove it from the column. Would it pull apart from any direction? I did not see or feel any screws or hardware that I can tell.