Reverse / Back-Up lights

Tiny
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  • FORD ESCORT
1998 Ford Escort Wagon
Manual 1.8 124,000

Back up lights stopped working.

We.

Replaced the bulbs
Replaced the Fuse

Still wont come on.

Please assist.

P.S - This is a great service you provde
Monday, February 26th, 2007 AT 8:25 PM

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Tiny
LITTLEBIGBRONCO
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There in a backup lamp switch on the transmission that could be the problem if both the reverse lights dont work
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Monday, February 26th, 2007 AT 10:04 PM
Tiny
BHUGG
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Check under the hood for the power distribution box. This box has more fuses and the problem might be in there.
Does your flasher work? They are on the same circuit.
If the flashers work, then it might be the backup lamp switch that "littlebigbronco" mentioned. That is the only other device in the circuit.

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Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 AT 12:04 AM
Tiny
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Can you please tell me where I will find this?
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Sunday, March 4th, 2007 AT 4:40 PM
Tiny
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There may be a tab attached to the shifter linkage that pushes a switch to turn on the reverse lights, have you run over anything lately, a snow pile or anything? I had an 87 Taurus 4cyl 5 spd, I ran over a chunk of ice and bent the little tab. It will be under the car on the trans, follow the shifter arms. Something to check
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Sunday, March 4th, 2007 AT 10:05 PM

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