how do I get the back up lights to work

1999 DODGE RAM
198,000 MILES
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WARMBLOOD
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I have a 2500 dodge ram and the back up lights wont come on. I have checked the fuses, the lights, and traced the wire and everything looks good. So I can't figure out why they wont work... Help
Dec 20, 2011 at 10:20 AM
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RASMATAZ
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On left side of tranny

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Dec 20, 2011 at 10:27 AM
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WARMBLOOD
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Sorry I have an automatic trany and it has two switches there is one in the back of the trany and there is one right over the pan where the shifter attaches... which one is the back up light switch???
Dec 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the P/N switch on left side of transmission
Dec 20, 2011 at 3:18 PM
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