1998 Jeep Laredo Reverse Light cuts off

1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO
59,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KARELIN
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My '98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo's reverse lights come one momentarily when put in reverse, but then turn off. What's the problem?
Aug 13, 2009 at 2:16 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you wiggle the shifter, do they come back on? If not, chances are the reverse light switch on the trans is either bad, or has a loose or dirty connection.
Aug 25, 2009 at 11:28 PM
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