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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Hi folks i have a problem with my backup lights on my '77 F-150 Supercab, the light bulbs are new and i'm pretty sure that the sockets are clean and rust free but the just wont go on when y shift to reverse. I recently change the shift collar after using 2 shift collars from a junkyard I decided it was time to buy a new one from LMC I dont know why they make this part out of ANTIMONIUM when they could've use STEEL, but any way in order to change the shift collar I have to dismantle the whole column you know take the steering wheel off and removing the turn signal switch but i think i reassembled the whole thing in a good way. Anybody had a problem like this? or have a comment that can help solving my problem I would appreciate very much thanks!!
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Did you check the wiring and grounds?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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What about the neutral safety switch located on the column near the firewall? It may need to be adjusted since you said you did swap columns.

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