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Old 12-23-2013, 11:06 PM
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I have a 1994 ford ranger with a manual transmission. My reverse lights will not work at all and I can't seem to find the problem. Any clues thanks!
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Old 12-23-2013, 11:11 PM
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Switch on the trans. Crawl under there unplug it and check for alot of corrosion. Clean prongs and plug back in.
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Old 12-23-2013, 11:35 PM
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Does the switch thread into the transmission I looked under there but saw a few other wires and stuff
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Old 12-24-2013, 04:42 AM
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Does the switch thread into the transmission I looked under there but saw a few other wires and stuff
Yes, on the driverside towards the top/middle of the transmission.
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Old 12-24-2013, 05:07 AM
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I have a 1994 ford ranger with a manual transmission. My reverse lights will not work at all and I can't seem to find the problem. Any clues thanks!
Maybe the bulbs are bad?
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Old 12-24-2013, 07:57 AM
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Where do I get a replacement one, no parts store have them
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Old 12-24-2013, 08:02 AM
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Any local parts store. (Advanced)
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Old 12-24-2013, 08:09 AM
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Yea goto oreillys web site and search reverse lamp switch, their pretty cheap
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Old 12-24-2013, 08:13 AM
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Where do I get a replacement one, no parts store has them
The dealer has them. They are sold in pairs. Around $70.
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Old 12-24-2013, 11:44 AM
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The only place that has it is o'reillys

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