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New MLPS/TR Sensor, no reverse lights.

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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 07:05 PM
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New MLPS/TR Sensor, no reverse lights.

Hi everyone! So, I replaced the MLPS as a last resort when I thought my transmission had given up. Much to my surprise, this $40 sensor made my transmission feel like new again! You owe it to yourself to try that before you replace or rebuild your transmission.
Anyways, while installing it I think I followed the instructions I could find perfectly. I removed old sensor with transmission in neutral and put the new one on in the same position with the two fine lines lined up. Now, the transmission is perfect except my reverse lights don't come in while in reverse. I can see them blink for a split second as I go in between Park and Reverse, but they don't stay on. I took the sensor back off today and double checked alignment and even tried to clock the sensor a little differently... No change. Any ideas?
Truck is a 1994 F150/5.8/4R70W.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 07:11 PM
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Unless someone did an engine swap a 1994 F150 with a 5.8L engine has an E4OD transmission.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2017 | 07:30 PM
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I knew I should've clarified. Yes, I did swap in the 5.8 about a year ago. Loving the little bit of extra torque.
 
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Was the MLPS a Motorcraft/Ford part?

Have you checked the shifter screws at the base of the steering column? Pretty common for those two Torx screws to loosen up.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2017 | 07:52 PM
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It was not a Ford part... Crap AutoZone part which could be the issue. I have tightened those screws before but it may be time to again. I'll look into it. Thanks.
 
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