Attached is the circuit diagram for that car. The reverse lamps share most of the circuitry with each other, common power and common ground. The first thing to do is grab a common test light, not a digital or LED type.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester
Now go to the fuse box and use the light to verify that the fuse is good. With the key on the fuse in the junction block under the hood it should light up on both sides. Next go to the top of the transmission and find the shift cable. The range switch is just below it. Remove the larger connector from the switch and with the key on touch the test light to pin B, which is the reverse light power feed pink wire. If the fuse is good and the wiring to the switch is good the test light should light. Now to test the rear lights and wiring and determine if it's a bad switch just use a short jumper wire to connect terminal B to terminal F. F is the center pin in the row of 3. Now check, are the reverse lights on? If yes then it's likely a bad switch, if not then we need to test farther. For now, we will say no, the lights didn't come on. Leave the jumper in place, turn off the key and go to the left rear taillight and unplug the large harness connection on it. Turn the key back on and use the test light to check for power on pin 1 (light green wire). If no power the wire is bad between the front and rear. If you have power but still no lights it's possibly a bad lamp assembly, however since it's both sides that are out it's more likely the fuse or the switch.
To replace the switch, you need to remove the transmission shift level from the shaft. Chock the wheels and put the transmission in neutral. Now remove the cable from the lever (pops off the ball) and the nut. Then the two bolts from the switch. Now unplug the connectors. Install the new switch by lining up the flats with the shaft and install the bolts loosely.
Most of the new switches include a plastic alignment tool to set the location, use it and tighten the switch down. If there is no tool, plug the switch in, turn on the key and put the shifter into reverse. Now move the switch until the reverse lights come on. Note the location of the bolt, now move it the same direction until they go off. Note the location again, now rotate the switch back until the bolt is between the on and off spots. Tighten it down. Test that the engine only starts in neutral or park. If it does you are done.
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Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 AT 5:04 AM