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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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back up light switch

where is the backup light switch located on an 88 350 crew dually ?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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Auto or standard?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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i'm startin with the switch cause theres a bee hive of splices in the harness
i also posted the 17 or 15 bolt trans pan
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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I'm pretty sure it's on the tranny where the linkage goes in.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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theres a 1/2 moon thing with 4 wires attached to kickdown linkage ? is that where you're talking about ?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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yes that's it, it's adjustable, if you undo the nut hold the lever with pliers so you don't pry against the inside stuff.
 
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1 or 2 wires are badly frayed with no insulators near the switch
 
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can you fix them?
 
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Good question. They're frayed at the switch to 1/2 inch back
 
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