Reverse lights not working

2001 NISSAN FRONTIER
125,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ROBERT MARQUEZ
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Back up lights does not work. Replaced light bulbs and check fuses, all okay. So what is wrong with my back up lights?
Feb 13, 2010 at 2:05 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Check the continuity through the reverse light switch on the transmission. The switch is on the lower R/H/S of the transmission. Here is the switch location and a guide to help test the switch:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
Feb 13, 2010 at 3:08 AM
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CHUCK HUTH
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Thanks. I had a volt meter but didn't know how to use it so the guide helped me figure out the switch was bad. I got a new one from AutoZone the lights work once again.
Apr 14, 2020 at 12:30 PM
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