Reverse/back up lights not working

Tiny
NEMESIO62
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  • 2001 DODGE TRUCK
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 78,000 MILES
I would like to know what is going with my reverse lights. It used to work but when my son was following me, he noticed that every time I reverse the truck he noticed that it has no reverse lights. I already checked the light bulbs, continuity on wire harness is okay and so I disconnected the reverse switch from the passenger side of the transmission and I connect the single wire on the two prone. There is lights on the reverse when I turn on the ignition switch to run position. So what would be the problem? Is it the reverse switch. Please help. Thanks
Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 7:26 PM

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Tiny
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

If you connected the brown/light green wire to the violet/black wire and the lights turned on when the key was on, replace the switch. I attached a portion of a wiring schematic to confirm.

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Joe
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Saturday, February 9th, 2019 AT 7:48 PM
Tiny
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Good it's working. Thanks for the information.
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 11:42 AM
Tiny
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Welcome back:

You're very welcome, and I'm glad it working again. Feel free to come back anytime if you need help in the future.

Take care,
Joe
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Tuesday, February 12th, 2019 AT 6:38 PM

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