Back-up lights don't work - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hooter · 12-17-2002, 12:32 AM

The same friend that has the 78 also has an 83 gmc 1/2 ton 4x4 with a 6.2 and a 3 speed overdrive. I have been trying to get his back-up lights to work with no luck. There is not any power getting to the reverse switch. I was under the truck with a test light took the plug off the tranny and there is not any power at the pins. Are the back lights on a fuse or is there something else I am missing?

J-Spec C10 · 12-17-2002, 01:27 AM

My lights don't work either, just put them on a switch then you can blind tailgaters too! Unless I figure out mine, thats what I'm contemplating.

79BIG10 · 12-17-2002, 04:49 AM

Did you check the plugs at the base of the steering column?

Hooter · 12-18-2002, 02:11 AM

hmm. There are plugs there? But its a standard?

79BIG10 · 12-18-2002, 04:23 AM

Not sure on a standard but on a auto there is 2 plugs there. One for neutral safety switch(only allows starting neutral or park position) and the other is for backing up (lights up when in R)

fanman · 12-18-2002, 09:34 AM

My backup lights don't work either. I searched all over for the problem..coulnd't find it. So when I get some free time (hey nows a good time...since it's a snow/ice day), I plan on running new wire to the backup lights and putting a switch in.

12-17-2002, 12:32 AM	#1
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Back-up lights don't work The same friend that has the 78 also has an 83 gmc 1/2 ton 4x4 with a 6.2 and a 3 speed overdrive. I have been trying to get his back-up lights to work with no luck. There is not any power getting to the reverse switch. I was under the truck with a test light took the plug off the tranny and there is not any power at the pins. Are the back lights on a fuse or is there something else I am missing? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-17-2002, 01:27 AM	#2
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	My lights don't work either, just put them on a switch then you can blind tailgaters too! Unless I figure out mine, thats what I'm contemplating. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

12-17-2002, 04:49 AM	#3
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Did you check the plugs at the base of the steering column? __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-18-2002, 02:11 AM	#4
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	hmm. There are plugs there? But its a standard? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-18-2002, 04:23 AM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Not sure on a standard but on a auto there is 2 plugs there. One for neutral safety switch(only allows starting neutral or park position) and the other is for backing up (lights up when in R) __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

12-18-2002, 09:34 AM	#6
fanman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Auburn, MI Posts: 156	My backup lights don't work either. I searched all over for the problem..coulnd't find it. So when I get some free time (hey nows a good time...since it's a snow/ice day), I plan on running new wire to the backup lights and putting a switch in. __________________ "When I start my car in the morning I want the neighbors to think the world is comming to an end." Homer Simpson I'm not stuck, I've still got some gas left"

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