Reverse lights

[clipto]

Anyone might know how to go about getting reverse lights to work 1g 5 speed. When i put in reverse nothing comes on are there wires I need to check? If so where?

 

[sincitydru]

There is a reverse light switch that is on top of the transmission. Looking down at the engine bay from the front of the car its to the left of where the clutch line goes through a bracket to the slave cylinder. Maybe someone can show you a pic. I can't on my phone

 

[spyderdrifter]

Here's a pic of the reverse sensor location. This is a 2g, but the sensor is in the same spot. Even has the same sensor, the one on my trans is from a 1g since I couldn't find a 2g in the salvage yard after breaking the original. Works just fine and has the same connector.

 

[just5_0]

Thank's this really help...

 

[charleso89]

Also check the other end of the cable. My reverse lights wont work my switch was bad, replaced that and then noticed when plugging in the connector it would push out the one of the cables in the connector that wouldnt set in right. Still trying to play with that. good luck

 

[luv2rallye]

On the 2g at least and probably 1g, not having the washer (or the correct thickness) on that sender affects the operation.

 

[charleso89]

How much thickness should there be? And how do you tell?

 

[luv2rallye]

Take it out and measure it. On mine 0.040" works.

 

[charleso89]

How would i go about measuring how much space there needs to be? i know my switch is good and so is my connector. But when i put the switch back in the tranny it stops. Asked my dad but he doesnt know how we would get a reader gauge down that small hole.

 

[91-GS]

Take out the switch and remove the washer off for now, put the tranny in R, turn ignition key to "on" (don't start the engine).
Screw the switch back in (still with no washer) until the lights come on. After that use a feeler gauge between the tranny and the switch (where a washer would go) to determine what thickness washer you need.

 

[luv2rallye]

I was just going to say measure a washer with a calipers and put it on. Is there a washer on it now? If not try one.

 

[charleso89]

Yes there is a washer on it now. I cant believe we didnt think of that. I will do that thanks for the advice.