Reverse Lights Stay on

**02galant** · 03-13-2008, 10:07 AM

Like the title says noticed it this morning and for the life of my cant figure out what the hell is going on. I have done the 5 speed swap months ago and dont know that it even has anything to do with it. I have never had this problem until now and I havent messed with anything electircal lately at all. Any suggestions as where to start looking? THanks for any help anyone gives.

WarmAndSCSI · 03-13-2008, 10:10 AM

Unplug the wires from the reverse switch on the top of the trans and see if the reverse lights go off. If so, that switch may be bad now.

**02galant** · 03-13-2008, 10:23 AM

ALright thanks man I will try that this afternoon and see what happens.

**02galant** · 03-13-2008, 10:25 AM

Is that switch easy to replace?

WarmAndSCSI · 03-13-2008, 10:27 AM

Yep, just threads in. It might be "stuck" - I kind of forget how it works. I didn't take a close look when I was digging around in my trans.

**GOOSEY2099** · 03-13-2008, 10:49 AM

^+1

**02galant** · 03-13-2008, 10:57 AM

what would one ask for if I was buying a replacement part? Like what is that called reverse soleniod?

WarmAndSCSI · 03-13-2008, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by 02galant

what would one ask for if I was buying a replacement part? Like what is that called reverse soleniod?

Backup light switch? It should be on the exterior diagram of the trans. Sorry, I don't have CAPS in front of me since I'm at work. I can get you a part # when I get home.