where do i find the reverse light sensor?

1998 VOLVO S40
110,000 MILES
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MARTYN78
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I just got this car. And i found no bulbs in the reverse sockets. So i tried to put new ones in and the lights stay on. So it must be the sensor switch.
Sep 25, 2012 at 4:37 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Not sensor, is a switch. Manual or automatic transmission?
Sep 25, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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switch is either on the trans or the shift linkage if it is a stick

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Sep 25, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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MARTYN78
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Its a manual
Sep 25, 2012 at 5:32 PM
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And is it easy to get to as wil do myself
Sep 25, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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You sure you got the year correct?

I don't have any information as to the exact location of the switch. Itiis only stated as on transmission. Look for a sensor like component with 2 wires plugged into it.
Sep 25, 2012 at 5:41 PM
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MARTYN78
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Yea it is that year. Is it underneath car or what!
Sep 25, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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Sorry meant or inside car
Sep 25, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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KHLOW2008
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At transmission, should be plugged to side of it. That is in engine compartment.
Sep 25, 2012 at 8:00 PM
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