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Hi there. The backup lights are controlled by the park neutral switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/neutral-safety-switch-replacement) on the side of the transmission. Check the switch to make sure the transmission is not leaking fluid out into the switch. The switch may have a...

Car cannot shift to reverse

It is possible this is caused by some dirt, grit, or other bit of trash in the valve body of the transmission. The valve body takes the mechanical selection of "Reverse" from the gear selector, and turns that into the...

Backup lights don't work. Replaced a bad backup switch. When put in reverse the fuse blows.

When the reverse light switch was replaced and the fuse burns instantly when the reverse lights come on, then there is a direct short with the reverse light circuit. Check all of the wiring from the reverse light switch to...

Back up lights stay on in all gears

If you can remove fuse number 5 in the fuse box under left side of dash turns off the lights when you have the vehicle running then you have a shorted neutral safety switch on the transmission. You should replace...

Reverse lights won't turn on when I put it in reverse. Dark blue wire has power, light green (reverse) wire has no power.

Hi there. Remove the fuse to the reverse lighting system. On the side that does not have power, use a digit ohm meter and check for resistance. The meter should read OL (out of limits). Now, turn on the ignition...

Car goes forward when put in reverse backup lights do not come on

Hi there. The most common cause of this type of problem is a transmission sensor, or linkage malfunction or a pressure imbalance in the transmission. With these issues, the car is unsafe to drive until this is resolved. You should...

car reverse lights blink.

Hi there. Any time that the rear back up lights blink in reverse would be caused by a short in the flasher circuit or a blinker circuit. This will make the back up lights flash when energizing the flasher. The...

The driver side reverse light won't work, only the passenger side light works. I've changed all the bulbs and I still can't get it to come on.

I would suspect that that there is a problem with the socket for the light bulb (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/reverse-light-bulb-replacement). Corrosion will build up in the bulb socket and not allow power, or ground, to get to the bulb. If the bulb is...

brake lights and turn signals on all the time and break lights don't work.

Hello. From what you describe, it appears that your vehicle may be experiencing electrical issues. If the brake lights are staying on at all times, then the first thing I would do is check the stoplight switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/brake-light-switch-replacement). If it...

Reverse lights come on when I start the engine

Hello. It is possible that the reverse light wiring is faulty, or that the light bulb sockets are damaged in some way. However, it is more likely that there is an issue with the neutral safety switch (https://www.yourmechanic/com/services/neutral-safety-switch-replacement), and it...

Reverse lights not working

After replacement of both bulbs and the fuse, my next step would be the reverse light switch. Be sure to have your rear lights tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/rear-lights-are-not-working-inspection) by a qualified technician before having it replaced, as it is not guaranteed to...

Back up light

You should first check the bulb by swapping bulbs from one side to the other to see if you have a defective bulb. If swapping bulbs do not work then you need to check light socket wires are getting power...

Reverse lights dont work

You will need to go the the reverse light sockets in the rear and with key on and parking brake applied move shifter to reverse and test the socket to see if it is getting power to the sockets. If...

Reverse lights don't always work 1994 Mazda MX6

Hi - most likely the reverse light switch (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-long-does-a-backup-light-switch-last) is working erratically. It is mounted on the gearbox, and is subject to vibration as well as oil on the switch contacts. I recommend a reverse light switch replacement (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/backup-light-switch-replacement) by...

What does it mean if my reverse lights are not working?

Reverse lights are an important safety feature that alert pedestrians, and other drivers, that your vehicle is about to move or is moving. If there is power at the reverse light bulb terminals when the vehicle ignition switch is on,...

My rear exterior lights are not working correctly on my 2010 Chevrolet Silverado

Hello. I have seen this quite a few times on this vehicle. If the vehicle is all stock then the issue is usually in the rear junction block for the wiring under the rear of the vehicle, or a problem...

Where to locate the reverse switch in the transmission? 2006 Ford Escape

Hi there - the reverse light switch is located on the top of the transmission, directly in front of the driver position on the vehicle. If you are unable to find it, or would like assistance replacing it, I would...

Light system Stop carefully

Hello and thank you for contacting YourMechanic. Sounds like the light control module that is located under the dash went out. Check the condition of the harness to the light control module for any corrosion or looseness. Check the fuse...

Reverse, courtesy, & license plate lights are out

Its very possible there is a ground issue as the only thing in common with all of these lights is ground G402.The ground wires meet up at a splice point prior to the ground point. To verify this, a voltage...

Reverse lights not coming on.

The reverse light switch is powered by the meter fuse and when you put it in reverse the power is sent to the rear reverse lights. The rear light socket would have to be tested (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/reverse-light-bulb-replacement) to see if power...