Date:         Tue, 29 Oct 2013 23:48:00 -0700
Reply-To:     Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Back-up lights
Comments: To: Gene P <olgreywoof@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <5270A690.7050709@gmail.com>
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Gene,

It's important to specify which transmission you have. The automatics have their back-up light switches at the shifter console. Whereas, the manual trans have their switches at the nose come area. Jostling a loose wire can cause such a problem. A defective switch or bulb can similarly give those symptoms.


BenT
sent from my electronic leash

> On Oct 29, 2013, at 11:26 PM, Gene P <olgreywoof@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Question: how can motion extinguish the back-up lights?
> Symptom:
> 1. engine off (ignition on), gear in reverse - lights work
> 2. engine on, gear in reverse - lights work
> 3. begin to back up, within 10 feet (2 or 3 seconds) lights go out
> 
> I've gone through these variations many times and it does this every
> time.  Since everything works while my head is in the engine bay, what
> can I check?
> 
> Thanks,
> GeneP