Backup light faliure

Tiny
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  • 1988 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 37 MILES
1988 dodge caravan back up lights not working. Fuse good bulbs good . 2.5l auto no ac 37k miles
Sunday, February 27th, 2011 AT 6:23 PM

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Tiny
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Common problem is the neutral safety switch. It's on the left front corner of the transmission and has a three-wire plug. Unplug it and jump the two outer wires with a piece of wire or stretched out paper clip. Turn on the ignition switch. If the backup lights turn on, replace the switch.
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Sunday, February 27th, 2011 AT 6:31 PM
Tiny
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Found it checked it you were right bad switch. Thanks
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Sunday, February 27th, 2011 AT 6:54 PM
Tiny
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If you buy a new one be sure to get a new metal gasket with it. If you find a good used one the gasket will be stuck to it. You should be able to get away with reusing it. The fluid behind the switch is not under pressure.
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Sunday, February 27th, 2011 AT 7:06 PM
Tiny
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Will do thanks for your help
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Sunday, February 27th, 2011 AT 7:17 PM

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