I hate when that happens! Your conclusion sounds as reasonable as can be under the circumstances. If you really hate to part with the $15 or so for a switch you could try spraying or soaking it with WD-40. It might be more troube thatn it's worth, though.
Thomas Brobst Accu-Sort Systems, Inc Staff Mechanical Engineer 215-721-5061 fax 215-799-1600 If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? -Albert Einstein
>>> Blake Thornton <blake@math.wustl.ed> 6/25/03 >>> I posted earlier that my reverse lights are always on. So, on Thomas' suggestion for some trouble shooting, this is what I found: There are two wires, lets call them A and B, going to the connectors on the switch on the transmission. Lets label the connections on the switch on the tranny C and D. If we unplug the wires, the reverse lights go out (which is good). Now, unplugged, here are the resistances and voltages: Ignition off: AB: 16 Ohms, 0 Volts Ignition on: AB: 12 Volts (didn't want to measure ohms and blow my voltmeter) Transmission in reverse: CD: 0 Ohms. Tranny in neutral: CD: infinite ohms. Everything seems to be working as it should be working. Conclusion?????? I conclude that the switch is faulty and that when there is a substantial voltage applied (ie, 12V), the current actually flows. When there is not enough voltage applied (ie, what my voltmeter applies), the current does not flow. My fix: replace the switch in the tranny. Anyone agree with these conclusions????? I'm still a bit new at this trouble shooting game. Should I order the switch? Blake 84 Westy St Louis, MO |
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