all the sudden my reverse lights stopped working.. is a 93 VE 5spd. i checked the normal stuff, fuses, bulbs, ect...any ideas ? i though of the reverse switch but i dont know where it is ?

 

NEONE KNOW WHERE IT IS ?

 

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From the driver's fender look under the trans. You will see an almost circular black object with on 10mm bolt fastening it. One note, not only is that the reverse switch, but it is also the drain plug for the gear oil.

 

sorry to post off topic, gowireless, you still interested in my max 700 bucks

 

what kind of work does it need ? i found a 92 VE for auto for 1550

 

oh no..what kind weight oil goes in there..where the heck can i refil it at ? how much do i put in ?

 

look for limited slip differential gear oil.. there is a plug in the front of the trans that a 1/2 inch rachet can fit into. I would use a breaker bar though(same a rachet but doesn't turn) I think I had to use about 4-5qts. Just fill it till oil over flows out of fill hole.

 

alright thats cool. shouldnt b too hard.

 

you are going to need a log funnel

 

i have one thats the long funell that flexes for tight places, correct ?

 

One word of advice..... (don't ask how I know)

ALWAYS...ALWAYS...ALWAYS!!!!!

Remove the fill plug BEFORE you remove the drain plug!!!!

There's very few feelings worse then having all your gear lube neatly in the drain pan with NO WAY to add fresh (or used) lube back in!!!!

(like I said, don't ask!)

 

That should do the job. One thing, did you check your fuse (left bank 6th from the bottom - 10 A)? If that is good confirm that the switch is bad? All you need is a multi meter. From that plug I told you about, follow the wire to its connector. disconnect connector and with car in reverse, probe the green wire and the red wire with black tracer. If you have continuty, the switch works.

 

thanks all the switch was bad and i replaced it yesterday. Reverse lights work again finally. The new gear oil made the car shift a little nicer now too !

 

Maybe there's a loose connection or something. For all of my cars, I always buy a haynes manual(come in really handy).