I need some help. I checked the bulbs in my inner taillights, and they are fine. Problem is they are not lighting up when in reverse. Both filaments are in tact. Does the reverse lockout collar have anything to do with the lights? The wires look to be in tact, I'm not getting any warning codes or a fast turn signal or anything, they just don't light up. Makes backing out of the driveway a scary proposition. any help would be greatly appreciated.
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the lock out has nothing to do with the lights....if the bulbs are ok, check the reverse sensor on the tranny
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Where is the reverse sensor located? Wouldn't that send a code or something? I will def look into it when someone tells me where it's at. Thanks for the info.
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its right on top of the tranny in the front ( i belive)
mine went out while it was still under warranty so i took it to the shop (mistake)
they just took a new relay and tech screweed it to the inside of my bumper (bastards)
Thanks!!!!!!!! How hard is it to locate/access?
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it aint hard to find. if i recall right the tranny only has 2 sensors, the reverse sensor and the VSS. if you find a sensor wiht purple and yellow wires...wrong one.
ahh here we go, from the haynes manual
the back up switch is located top of the left end (drivers end) of the transaxle. unplug the electrical connector on the switch. unscrew the swtich witha socket (do not use an open end wrench). installation is reverse of removal.
if that don't fix it, then you most likely have an open somewhere in the circuit. which isn't hard to troubleshoot, assuming you own a voltmeter
You'll never touch God's hand
You'll never taste God's breath
Because you'll never see the second coming
Life's too short to be focused on insanity
I've seen the ways of God
I'll take the devil any day
Hail Satan
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it wouldnt throw a fast turn signal, they arent turn signals., jus reverse.you sure the contacts arent just dirty?
Sure about the contacts. I'm thinking sensor. If it's topside access, I'll check it out later today. Thanks for the help.
Gotta keep on livin', L-I-V-I-N
the getrags seam to have a problem with the reverse light switch
if you turn the wheel to the right and look in from the opening right above the axle you will see a plug with 2 wires , you can reach in if its stock height and unplug it , then jump the 2 connections in the plug , turn the key on
if the lights work , then its the switch that went bad
i had the same exact problem a week ago, i changed the reverse light switch and it works. installation was real easy
There should be a recall on this..............this is like the 10th person that I know that had their reverse light switch go bad, including me.
Anybody got pics of this sensor. I just want to know what I'm looking for so I don't screw something up. Thanks.
Gotta keep on livin', L-I-V-I-N
I'm having the same issue. I checked the bulbs and they were good. I even replaced them to be on the safe side but got the same issue. Waiting for a pic of the sensor to see where its located.
Face wrote:I'm having the same issue. I checked the bulbs and they were good. I even replaced them to be on the safe side but got the same issue. Waiting for a pic of the sensor to see where its located.
me 3 man. and mines an 04 its still kinda new. i believe that happen when i disable my drl's at first i had a lose ground wire for the drl's and my lights flashed like strobe lights and thats what i think caused my reverse lights 2 go out. the bulbs and the fuses are good so if the sensor on the tranny is the same on the 03+ cavs let me know. cause i cant find it.
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Dude, that is effin' awesome. I'm off like a prom dress to the Autozone for that bad boy. I can't see my way out of the driveway in the morning. Thanks. That should be a sticky somewhere, maybe maintenance?
Gotta keep on livin', L-I-V-I-N
i gave a pretty accurate discription
