Electrical Reverse Light Switch Question

[MJkid67]

This is my second post as I am working through some minor issues on the new to me 1985 CJ7 .

I'm having trouble with getting the reverse lights working. I removed the reverse light switch from the driver's side of the T-5 Transmission and it did not pass the continuity test when I pressed the ball side of the switch in. So, I purchased a new one from Crown, tested it for continuity before I installed it, and after it was installed (about 2 weeks ago) and it had continuity.

So I had some time this past weekend and still couldn't get the reverse lights working. I backtracked and tested the new switch with the transmission in reverse and now I don't have continuity (between the two posts). I tried loosening it a little and then tightening it a bit more than it was with no luck. I then took it out and it tests fine outside of the truck.

I'm stumped! Any ideas or tricks?

Thanks

 

[Sawjaws]

Fingers crossed man. If the ebay switch doesn't work, you'll likely have to check the shift rail. Apparently there is supposed to be a pin that the switch hits on the end of the rail. If that is worn or missing, you can fab something perhaps. Also, there is switch that is rumored to have a longer profile Here that will fit as well, although it does not say what style contacts it has no or nc, but it is referenced as fitting your ride.

Hope this helps.