Reverse light switch location

Tiny
JASON P
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET 2500
  • 7.4L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 195,000 MILES
I am having issues with my reverse light/blinker fuse blowing every time I put it in reverse. I have checked bulbs. I am going to replace the reverse light switch on the transmission but I cannot find it anywhere. If you could point me in the right direction so I am not randomly unplugging connectors? I would greatly appreciate it.
Friday, June 5th, 2020 AT 9:04 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It's located behind the shift lever on the side of the transmission. Here are the directions for replacement. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2000 Chevy Truck K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI
Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement
Vehicle Powertrain Management Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems Transmission Position Sensor/Switch Service and Repair Procedures 4L60-E Automatic Transmission Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement
PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT

Removal Procedure
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission into neutral.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Pic 1

4. Remove the nut securing the transmission control lever to the manual shaft.
5. Remove the transmission control lever from the manual shaft.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the park/neutral position switch.
7. Remove two bolts securing the park/neutral position switch to the transmission.
8. Remove the park/neutral position switch from the manual shaft.

Installation Procedure
1. If the park/neutral position switch did not slide off the manual shaft, file the outer edge of the manual shaft in order to remove any burrs.

Pic 2

2. Install the switch to the transmission manual shaft by aligning the switch hub flats with the manual shaft flats.
3. Slide the switch onto the transmission manual shaft until the switch mounting bracket contacts the mounting bosses on the transmission.
4. Install the switch to the transmission with two bolts.

Pic 3

5. Position the tool J41364-A onto the park/neutral position switch. Ensure that the two slots on the switch where the manual shaft is inserted are lined up with the lower two tabs on the tool.
6. Rotate the tool until the upper locator pin on the tool is lined up with the slot on the top of the switch.
Tighten the bolts securing the switch to 28 Nm (21 ft. Lbs.).
7. Remove J41364-A from the switch.
8. Install the wiring harness connector to the switch.

Pic 4

9. Install the transmission control lever to the manual shaft with the nut.
Tighten the control lever nut to 28 Nm (21 ft. Lbs.).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Connect the negative battery cable.
12. Check the switch for proper operation. The engine must start in the P (Park) or N (Neutral) positions only. If adjustment is required, refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Adjustment.

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

Take care,
Joe
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Friday, June 5th, 2020 AT 8:41 PM

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