Where is the reverse light switch on my transmission?

SCOVILLE

MEMBER
1997 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
156,000 MILES

My reverse lights are not coming on and ive checked the fuses and bulbs. Ive seen many articles online from people with the same problem and they say there is a switch but im not finding it.

Sunday, May 20th, 2012 AT 9:45 PM

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KASEKENNY

MECHANIC
18,907 POSTS

You are correct that if the reverse lights are the only issue, then you most likely have an issue with the switch.

Even if you have a manual or auto transmission, it should be on the left side of the transmission.

I am attaching the wiring diagram and the illustrations on where this switch is.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Please run through this and let us know if you have other questions. Thanks

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