Reverse lights

[b3uhbp]

I just noticed that when I put my jeep into reverse the back up lights flicker but won't stay on. Sounds like it should be simple but where do I look? I assume it is a switch.

 

[Torxhead]

I think you should begin at checking for corrosion at the light socket. Then move towards the battery until it works correctly. On mine, I added a ground wire which seemed secure the connection to brighten the rear lights.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Ck the connector on the tranny.
If all ck's OK. Replace the switch on the tranny.
LG

 

[b3uhbp]

I think you should begin at checking for corrosion at the light socket. Then move towards the battery until it works correctly. On mine, I added a ground wire which seemed secure the connection to brighten the rear lights.

Checked the connections. Looks good. Also, when the lights are on they are bright. I might not have described the problem well. When I move the shifter into reverse and hold it to one side the back up lights come on and stay on as long as I hold pressure on the stick. When I let go they go out. This makes me pretty sure the issue is in the shifter mechanism. Any idea where that switch is?

 

[b3uhbp]

Ck the connector on the tranny.
If all ck's OK. Replace the switch on the tranny.
LG

Will do. Thanks.

 

[b3uhbp]

New switch did the trick. An easy fix for once. Thanks

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Glad it was that easy.
BTW: I keep a spare switch in my parts kit.
LG