need to install reverse light
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need to install reverse light
Hi guys,
We need to do a reverslight installation on my buddies F350 it has a IDI 7,3 with manual gearbox and 4wd.
My question is, does it take signal from a sensor from the gearbox or where does the backup light get it's signal?
We need to do a reverslight installation on my buddies F350 it has a IDI 7,3 with manual gearbox and 4wd.
My question is, does it take signal from a sensor from the gearbox or where does the backup light get it's signal?
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Yes the back up light switch will be on the transmission, usually on the top in the shifter/top cover.
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Okay thank you, how is it supposed to work? does the switch give ground when reverse gear is in or is it supposed to forward + when reverse gear is in?
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It's just a simple plunger operated switch that makes contact when activated.. (shift to reverse)
They usually have power fed to them and pass it through when activated.. I guess you "could" complicate things and have power to the back up lights and wire the switch to provide a ground.. Question is : Why?
They usually have power fed to them and pass it through when activated.. I guess you "could" complicate things and have power to the back up lights and wire the switch to provide a ground.. Question is : Why?
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It's just a simple plunger operated switch that makes contact when activated.. (shift to reverse)
They usually have power fed to them and pass it through when activated.. I guess you "could" complicate things and have power to the back up lights and wire the switch to provide a ground.. Question is : Why?
They usually have power fed to them and pass it through when activated.. I guess you "could" complicate things and have power to the back up lights and wire the switch to provide a ground.. Question is : Why?
Thank you that was what I wanted to know. For some reason everything has been removed on this truck, the sensor is there but all wires are gone
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