No Reverse Lights???

[Ranger379]

hey guys, my reverse lights stopped working last friday. i was muddin and got stuck really bad, everything was bottomed out. anyway it happened during the night that was stuck, i was trying to get unstuck and put it in reverse and noticed i couldnt see behind me lol. anyway they still dont work, i tested and there is no juice going to the light bulb socket. its a 5-speed, im sure that makes a difference as to how the lights are activated....no too big of a concern just want to get it fixed some time, thanks for the help

 

[SkanlaxJMO]

intrested in this mine dont work either....(not the fuse or bulb)

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check the reverse switch on the transmission.

 

[Ranger379]

Check the reverse switch on the transmission.

how do i go about checking this? ill consult the haynes manual, maybe it'll be in there

 

[BrooklynBay]

It's a 2 wire part on the transmission with a part on the bottom that moves in, and out when you engage reverse. There is a part (some sort of cam) that pushes this part in. You could test it by pulling out this part, and pressing the bottom of it. It's like a push button switch.

 

[Ranger379]

ok ill try checking that the next nice day...been raning all day....i did not check any fuses first like i should have...i dont have a manual so i dont have a diagram of fuses and what they are for...

 

[BrooklynBay]

The manual transmission only has this electric part so it's easy to find.

 

[Mbrooks420]

FYI the fuse for the backup lights is 27. I've had many a headache trying to get my backup lights to work. I have a wiring problem/short somewhere, but I'd check that fuse, you might get lucky.

 

[Ranger379]

ill go check the fuse right now. is there possibly a diagram to fuses and what they are for here on forum somewhere? or should i just buy a manual? thanks

EDIT: Fuse 27 is fine but i looked in my moms manual (95) and it says that fuse is for: under hood lamp, map lights, glove box lamp, dome lamps, visor lamps, accessory delay, Dr switch illum., and 4x4 system .... not the reverse lights, maybe your V-8 is different

guess i missed it it is fuse 26 for me and it is also ok. ill be getting underneath it in a minute to check the tranny thing, im guessing it will be on top right behind the stick?

 

[Ranger379]

Well, all i have to say is 2 words....PROBLEM SOLVED!!! i got under the truck and first thing i seen was the group of wires on drivers side of tranny, ones comeing off the O2 sensors etc. and i seen a red connector not plugged into anything, plugged it back onto the plug on the side of the tranny, and bang, we have lights, thanks for the help guys, much appreciated!!!

 

[neuber]

Frayed wire under steering column

On my 96 Explorer, I noticed after replacing the 26 fuse and placing the vehicle in drive, the fuse would blow. The problem was a frayed wire under the steering column cover. I removed three screws from the underside & removed the housing. The overdrive on/off switch has a wire that had a small nick that would short out. It was very hard to see the small fray. The fix was easy, a small piece of electrical tape & I was back in tip top shape. Hope that works for someone else. Good luck.

 

[hulk...]

Hi everyone!!Rear light is helpful for you and another drivers.Check your rear light and front light indicators also before any long journey.