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Reverse lights

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MaxGdsm

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Apr 12, 2007
bellingham, Washington
So when i go into reverse the lights flicker on just for a fraction of a second and then go off. Ive repelced bulbs and checked fuses. any common problems that are known with the reverse lights. IM no electrician but and can find my way around if need be, i am thinking loose connection. I assume there is a switch for when I got into reverse that runs the lights on, where is the switch physically located so i can check it?

Thanks for any help
 
damn, nice tech post with all the pics, that is kinda handy, it would have been nice ot have that when i had my 2g. ill take a look on the tranny to see if i can find a plug/switch. any other suggestions? the light does come on just briefly.
 
check your grounds. did you take the light out? check the wiring. runs along the side of the car and along the door under the clips that hold the carpet in
 
As others have said, check the wiring in close proximity to that socket. Also, is the socket itself in good condition? When I bought my Talon I had to replace one of the sockets because it was somewhat corroded and was spreading to the wiring. If it's even just a bit nasty consider cleaning it up or replacing it entirely. They're like $3 at most parts places.
 
i think it is just a bad connection as i jiggled around some of the wires and it came on breifly, now i just need the time to diagnose where the connection is shotty. thanks for the advice guys
 
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