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2003 Oldsmobile Alero Repair Question


Topics covered: Reverse lights, Hood.
Mileage: 190 miles.

Asked on May 21, 2012

Reverse light switch


My reverse lights don't come on when I shift into reverse.
It is a manual trans. I bought the car used and discovered the problem after. When I removed the shift boot and console and I could see a cable not connected to anything. I figured out where the cable clips on but my problem is is that I don't know how it goes together properly or if I have all the prices even. The only way I can see it going together doesn't work because when I pull the lever into reverse, it causes it to push the cable rather than pull it.
I have searched high and low and can't find any answers.
Please help.
Avatar Asked by 03alero

Answer

Replied on May 21, 2012

take a picture and post it.

there is a switch on the linkage under the hood for the reverse lights.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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