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Old Jul 4, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Backup Light

So my Truck was originally equipped with a manual transmission. The previous owner installed an automatic with a floor shifter.

So since the reverse light with an auto is on the steering column shift (which I do not have) what are my options other than installing a manual switch?

Try and install a jury rigged switch somewhere under the truck?
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 01:49 AM
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The automatic shifter dosen't have a provision for a back up switch on it? Most floor shifters have that built on them now. Maybe they make a reto kit out there for your shifter to mount a neutral safety switch and back up switch.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 02:54 AM
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It is a B&M shifter. I did not notice anything when I was under it today. I will have to have another look.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 03:03 AM
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Just went and checked B&M's online catalog. Looks like I am out of luck. Looks like I have the Unimatic and it does not have a provision for a backup light switch.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 05:05 AM
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You could add a toggle switch for manual lighting. You back up many times without needing lights.




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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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A toggle switch might be the best way, unless you want to change out you shifter.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Yep looks like that is my only option as I am not changing out the shifter.
 
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