My reverse light comes on when I put my truck in reverse (like it should), but I noticed it keeps going out as I turn the steering wheel from side to side. Wtf? This obviously has to a dirty/loose sensor, but where is it and how do I fix this?
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Reverse Light Issues - Seems Effected by Steering Wheel Turns (Goes on/off)
- Thread starter PWagon
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There's a switch at the base of the steering column. In fact there are two; IIRC one is the neutral/park safety lockout (stops you from cranking the starter in driven gears) and the other is for the backup lights.
They are adjustable to allow for slop in the column and shifter, and so the switch may be worn out or just out of alignment. Early ones like my '74 are screwed down with little sheetmetal screws; later ones I think just have plastic snaps.
I would find the switch, unsnap the wire connector and clean the terminals, and make sure it's fastened to the column tightly. If that doesn't fix it, then move on to adjustment and/or replacement.
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They are adjustable to allow for slop in the column and shifter, and so the switch may be worn out or just out of alignment. Early ones like my '74 are screwed down with little sheetmetal screws; later ones I think just have plastic snaps.
I would find the switch, unsnap the wire connector and clean the terminals, and make sure it's fastened to the column tightly. If that doesn't fix it, then move on to adjustment and/or replacement.
-- A
