[TAGibb]

Can anyone point me in the right direction? I can not get my back-up lights to work. I have replaced the neutral safety switch (2X), and traced all the wires. If I jumper the plug two outside contacts, the light works, but when connected to ths switch on the transmission it does not. Is there possibly something going on inside the transmission?

[dave-r]

You need to drop the trans pan and make sure the shifter lever is activating the switch as it should.

I take it the car starts OK in park and neutral but not in gear?

[TAGibb]

Hi Dave,

Yes, the car starts in P & N, and not in the other gears, so from the Neutral Safety Switch standpoint if functions properly. But I do not seem to get continuity on the outside pins when it is in Reverse.

Thanks!

[dave-r]

Try working the switch by hand. Maybe the trans is not pushing it in enough?

[TAGibb]

Hi Dave,

Yes, the switch works if not installed in the transmission. The back-up light turns on without pushing the actuator of the switch.

Dave

[dave-r]

Time to drop the pan and look for why it is being pushed in when installed.

[TAGibb]

Unfortunately, I think that is the answer! Thanks.

[wolfman]

I have the same problem with mine,I dropped the pan and found there is a plastic cover on the selector and mine is missing. Maybe that is you're problem too