Reverse switch

Tiny
DROSS_85
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  • 1998 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 3.9L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 155,000 MILES
Just recently purchased the truck listed above with the 5 speed manual 4 wheel drive. Unfortunately not sure of the transmission model. Was about to get the truck inspected and noticed the reverse lights not working, bulbs are fine. Searched the forum for the reverse switch location and on my transmission, there is no switch on the side just forward of the linkage. I saw a wire hanging down which I assumed plugged into the reverse sensor. I used a jumper, and the reverse light illuminate. But again, no switch! I noticed a switch located on top of the transfer case with nothing plugged in. I remove the switch and attempt to plug it into the unused connector and they are not made for each other.
Saturday, August 28th, 2021 AT 6:34 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

The transmission should be an AX15. The backup lights switch is above the drain on the side of the transmission. I attached the best pic I could find. See pic 1 below.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
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Saturday, August 28th, 2021 AT 10:45 PM
Tiny
DROSS_85
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Thank you for the quick response. I crawled back under the truck and noticed the 4x4 sensor was actually plugged into the reverse switch. Lights work just as they should now.
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Sunday, August 29th, 2021 AT 5:03 AM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Glad to hear you found the problem. Honestly, anything to make it a little more interesting. LOL Regardless, I'm glad it's fixed. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future if you have questions or need help.

Take care,

Joe
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Sunday, August 29th, 2021 AT 6:36 PM

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