Where do I find the reverse light sensor?

Tiny
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I just got this car. And I found no bulbs in the reverse sockets. So I tried to put new ones in and the lights stay on. So it must be the sensor switch.
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 AT 4:37 PM

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Tiny
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Not sensor, is a switch. Manual or automatic transmission?
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 AT 5:05 PM
Tiny
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Switch is either on the trans or the shift linkage if it is a stick

Roy
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 AT 5:05 PM
Tiny
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Its a manual
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 AT 5:32 PM
Tiny
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And is it easy to get to as wil do myself
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 AT 5:39 PM
Tiny
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You sure you got the year correct?

I don't have any information as to the exact location of the switch. Itiis only stated as on transmission. Look for a sensor like component with 2 wires plugged into it.
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 AT 5:41 PM
Tiny
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Yea it is that year. Is it underneath car or what!
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 AT 5:51 PM
Tiny
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Sorry meant or inside car
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 AT 5:52 PM
Tiny
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At transmission, should be plugged to side of it. That is in engine compartment.
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Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 AT 8:00 PM

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