1997 Dodge Caravan backup lights

Tiny
RALPHZIEBART
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  • 1997 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 159,000 MILES
Replaced bulbs and still does not work, tail lights and brake lights work and turn signals work
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 AT 5:37 PM

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Check for voltage on the violet / black stripe wire on either socket when the ignition switch is in the "run" position and the transmission is in "reverse". If it's missing, suspect the "park / neutral position switch. A quick test to identify a defective switch is to bypass it at its connector. You can leave it in "park". Turn the ignition switch to "run", unplug the three-wire connector, and use a paper clip or piece of wire to connect the terminals for the white wire and violet / black stripe wire. If the backup lights are on, replace the switch.

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 AT 6:27 PM

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