Backup Light Switch
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Backup Light Switch
96 Ranger, 4.0L 4x4 5spd
My backup lights quit working. Bulbs are good, fuses are good. Not getting power to the line. I've traced it up to the point where it goes into the cab underneath the truck.
Is there a switch on the gear shifter that I can replace? How hard is it to get to?
Any help is greatly appreciated!!
My backup lights quit working. Bulbs are good, fuses are good. Not getting power to the line. I've traced it up to the point where it goes into the cab underneath the truck.
Is there a switch on the gear shifter that I can replace? How hard is it to get to?
Any help is greatly appreciated!!
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If it turns out to be the back-up sensor.... Not sure if a 96' is the same as a '94 but my backup sensor is on the driverside of the tranmission housing and is easily removable with an open boxend wrench (not sure which size).
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97 Ranger, 2wD, Extended Cab, 4.0, Auto
I have a 97 ranger with no back-up lights, and discovered no b/u signal coming from the switch on the left side of the transmission. Lights come on if I hook a hot jumper to this wore. The switch is a rather significant (expensive) looking unit that has more than 10 wires connected to it.
Is this the switch that needs to be replaced. Anybody know for sure?
I have a 97 ranger with no back-up lights, and discovered no b/u signal coming from the switch on the left side of the transmission. Lights come on if I hook a hot jumper to this wore. The switch is a rather significant (expensive) looking unit that has more than 10 wires connected to it.
Is this the switch that needs to be replaced. Anybody know for sure?
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Sometimes the hardest things to figure out end up being the easiest to fix. Crawled under the truck to check the switch, and BAMO! There it was, unplugged! Apparantly when I had the clutch replaced a month ago, they forgot to plug it back in. And I was too dumb to put 2 and 2 together lol...
Thanks for the info! I always get the right answers here!
Thanks for the info! I always get the right answers here!
Originally Posted by jinx102672
If it turns out to be the back-up sensor.... Not sure if a 96' is the same as a '94 but my backup sensor is on the driverside of the tranmission housing and is easily removable with an open boxend wrench (not sure which size).
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Originally Posted by jjanssen
97 Ranger, 2wD, Extended Cab, 4.0, Auto
I have a 97 ranger with no back-up lights, and discovered no b/u signal coming from the switch on the left side of the transmission. Lights come on if I hook a hot jumper to this wore. The switch is a rather significant (expensive) looking unit that has more than 10 wires connected to it.
Is this the switch that needs to be replaced. Anybody know for sure?
I have a 97 ranger with no back-up lights, and discovered no b/u signal coming from the switch on the left side of the transmission. Lights come on if I hook a hot jumper to this wore. The switch is a rather significant (expensive) looking unit that has more than 10 wires connected to it.
Is this the switch that needs to be replaced. Anybody know for sure?
Neutral Safety/Back-Up Light Switch; 12 Pin; Automatic Transmission
Averages about $40
mds79 - I'm still looking for yours.
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Originally Posted by mds79
Sometimes the hardest things to figure out end up being the easiest to fix. Crawled under the truck to check the switch, and BAMO! There it was, unplugged! Apparantly when I had the clutch replaced a month ago, they forgot to plug it back in. And I was too dumb to put 2 and 2 together lol...
Thanks for the info! I always get the right answers here!
Thanks for the info! I always get the right answers here!
Backup Light Switch: Can use alternate number {FF132} w/ Manual
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Yup, the big one above is mine. Guess I'll bite the bullet.
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I use those switches a lot on diff locks, and trannies. I never pipe dope them. I'll use an o-ring if the old one had it, or a copper gasket, if the old one had a copper gasket. When you remove the old one, just use the same copper gasket. Or a new o-ring. Or nothing, if nothing is there. That said, if there is nothing there, use some blue loctite on the threads.
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