Reverse lights not working

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RASMATAZ
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Check and test the transmission position switch
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
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B J SATTERLY
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  • 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY
Electrical problem
1994 Toyota Camry Two Wheel Drive Automatic 175, 00 miles

Back up light do not come on when shifted to reverse.

Bulbs have been changed.

How do I change switch?

Thanks,

THANKS,
bj
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
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JAMES W.
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Back up light switch should be on the top of the transaxle where the shift cable is attached.
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:04 PM (Merged)
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SAMMYD319
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  • 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 6 CYL
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Good afternoon!
I recently had a problem with my camry and it was stuck in park, and the brake lights weren't lighting up. I replaced the brake switch and solved that problem, however i've noticed lately that my reverse lights aren't working and I recall during an oil change recently they mentioned a couple other lighs (license plates) weren't lighting up. Does that have to do with an incorrect installation of the brake switch, and is this something I could do by myself.
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:05 PM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

All these lights work independent form each other, the rego lights will more than likely be a globe, and the reverse lights a faulty switch on the gear box is the globes are OK, check this out first.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:05 PM (Merged)
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TOYOTECH
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You probably have some broken wires in the trunk harness. The harness runs down the drivers side trunk hinge and behind the interior trunk liner. Breaks are usually where the harness meets the liner.
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:05 PM (Merged)
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FAVORED31
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  • 1992 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 175,000 MILES
My reverse lights are not working. I purchased new bulbs and they still are not working. Can you please help me with this problem.
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:05 PM (Merged)
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If bulbs are OK then check the fuse (#2 10 amp).
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TED.NIXON
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Electrical problem
1996 Toyota Camry 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

THe light bulbs are new but the backup lights still do not work?
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:05 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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If bulbs and fuses are good then suspect faulty back-up light switch. The back up light switch is mounted on the transmission.

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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:05 PM (Merged)
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ALLEN1350
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Hello. I have a 1994 Toyota Camry 2-door with 4-cylinder engine and automatic transmission. I am experiencing some sort of electrical problem, I'm pretty sure, but I don't know what it is I need to get fixed. What happens is when you put the car in reverse, the two white backup lights do not always come on. Also, when the backup lights do not come on, the orange "R" (showing what gear you are in) on the dashboard does not come on. It seems, however, that when you jiggle the gear shift handle, it sort of "helps" the lights come on. Also, when you put the car in other gears, the lights on the dashboard do not always come on (and the lights are NOT burned out); again, however, jiggling the handle makes them come on and they sort of "flicker" sometimes when they first come on. If I could get an answer to what this problem is or if I need to clarify any further details, please let me know. Thanks.
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:50 PM (Merged)
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BILLYMAC
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Hi you need to adjust your shifter there is an adjustment under the console and also one at the trans. Adjust until the light comes on in reverse car off key on
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:50 PM (Merged)
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ALLEN1350
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Thanks for your input. I will see about getting this done. If this works, I will let you know in a heartbeat. Have a nice day, and thank you for answering my question. :)
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:50 PM (Merged)
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KHLOW2008
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If adjustment does not help, you would have to replace the Park Neutral Position switch.
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:50 PM (Merged)
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SACHINKHANNA
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I own a 1994 Toyota Camry 4 Door 4-Cyl, 132K miles, Automatic Transmission. When I put the car in reverse, the "R" light on the dashboard and the backup lights on the rear do not work always. They sometimes light up but many times fail to work. All other lights work on the dashboard. The tail light, brake light etc. All work.
By reading other forums, I gathered that it might be the transmission linkage problem. Please guide me how to fix this issue.

Regards,
Sachin
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Sunday, November 4th, 2018 AT 12:50 PM (Merged)
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2CARPRO JACK
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Need to have a test light ready so that when they arent working you can check for power at the bulbs. Otherwise it would probably be the trans position switch
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