1999 Saturn SL1 reverse (BACKUP) lamps

MAURICE.WELLER

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1999 SATURN SL1
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
95,000 MILES

I replaced the bulbs and checked the fuses and my reverse lamps still wont work.I know there is something called a back up lamp switch. Does that have anything to do with the reverse lights not working

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 AT 3:43 PM

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Most likely it is faulty back up switch, yes. This is what controls the back up lamps when gear selector is placed into Reverse gear.

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Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 1:18 AM

MAURICE.WELLER

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Thanks.I changed the switch. The weird thing is now the reverse lights only come on when u first put it into gear. They will only stay on if I hold the shifter into reverse. As soon as I take my hand off the shifter the lights shut off. Oh well at least they work now. Thanks

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Monday, April 27th, 2009 AT 11:06 PM

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Hmm. That sounds like the connection may be a little loose. Did you reinspect the wiring to the switch? Also make sure the linkage to the gear selector is not stretched or out of adjustment.

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Monday, April 27th, 2009 AT 11:10 PM

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I will check the connections.I dont know how to check the linkage though. Dont know too much about cars. If its easy to explain.I would love to know how

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Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 AT 12:44 AM