Backup switch (reverse light switch)
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My backup lights do not light up when reverse gear is in.
Light bulbs, under dash fuses are ok.
I need to check continuity on the switch on the transmission.
The honda manual says the transmission needs to be lowered to swap it.
Is there a trick, way, method to change the switch without loosing up the whole transmission.
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Light bulbs, under dash fuses are ok.
I need to check continuity on the switch on the transmission.
The honda manual says the transmission needs to be lowered to swap it.
Is there a trick, way, method to change the switch without loosing up the whole transmission.
thank you.
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I would use a voltmeter to first measure if there is electrical current on the wires before attempting to drop the transmission to fix your reverse lights. Sounds to me, it's shorting out somewhere.
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Originally Posted by aresk3b,Apr 15 2010, 05:07 PM
The honda manual says the transmission needs to be lowered to swap it.
something tells me you can just get under the car and swap it in 5 minutes...I'll check it out...
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The manual does not tell you to drop the trans.
edit: well... actually.... it kinda does.....
Not really drop as in: drop the subframe but you have to tilt & lower it.
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It does show this fancy tool #1 though.
With the proper tools it looks like to be a 5 min job
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The special tool looks like an ordinary crowfoot wrench. Open end wrench with a 3/8" square drive to fit on an extension. Available at Sears or many other tool sources. I don't know what size it is, however.
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