<VV> MT Backup Lights

[Jim]

Byron,

A bad backup light switch is the most likely culprit.  With a
continuity checker, the switch by placing one lead on one wire and the
other lead on the other lead and if there is zero resistance and the
transmission is not in reverse than the switch is bad.  The switch has
a ball on the end of it that is pushed down when the transmission is
placed in reverse.  This becomes stuck over time and the only solution
is replace the switch.

I'm sure others will chime in and correct me if I am wrong.

Jim V.
1964 Corvair Spyder Convertible

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Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 8:43 PM
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Subject: Re: <VV> MT Backup Lights

Aside from a shorted wire, which I can't find, or a bad switch, which
I don't know how to test, what would cause the backup lights on my 4
speed '64 Monza to come on with the ignition switch and stay on until
shutting down? They didn't do that until just a few days ago. I
unplugged the wire from the wiring harness in the engine bay for now.
 
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
 
BTW, Bob Helt's book is a real eye opener. Don't know how to do
everything I read yet, but I'm learning.
 
Byron Comp
'64 Monza Vert
Williamsport, PA
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