Reverse lights not working

[whitetrash96]

Okay on my X I've got the 5 speed and my rear back up lights aren't working. I checked the fuse (it was fine) and suspect the switching mechanism on the transmission is faulty. My problem is I don't know where or which one it is on the tranny. I've checked my Haynes manual and it is no help. Please somebody steer me in the right direction.

 

[Michiganbear]

per the 1992 ford manual..

"left side of the transmission adapter".

wire colors are P/O and BK/PK.

*edit* it looks to be on the left side of the top cover, just behind the the shifter location.

 

[BrooklynBay]

The manual transmission doesn't have a lot of wiring compared to an automatic transmission so it should be easy to locate these wires.

 

[whitetrash96]

Thanks, I'll have a look when I get a chance.

 

[whitetrash96]

per the 1992 ford manual..

"left side of the transmission adapter".

wire colors are P/O and BK/PK.

*edit* it looks to be on the left side of the top cover, just behind the the shifter location.

Thanks, your wire color codes were bang on. I checked the harness for power and it was good, checked the switch for continuity and there was none. So I'll have to go get a switch from Ford.

Whats your thoughts on running auxilary back up light(s) on the original circuit? I don't want to run a dash switch, I just want to have them come on when in reverse.

 

[Michiganbear]

theres nothing else on that circuit, so it should be ok, within reason.

if in doubt, you could always use that circuit to control the coil of a relay, and power the lights from the batt, thru the relay