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J-Spec C10 · 11-21-2003, 04:21 PM

I'd like to get my reverse lights working again, and Im prety sure that its the neutral safety switch. Aparently they go all the time. So my question is this... where do the go? Im almost positive they go on the column, is there any trick to it?

bpmcgee · 11-21-2003, 04:25 PM

J-Spec,

I don't think the neutral safety switch affects the reverse lights. At least not on my stick shift.

On my stick, I've got a pair of wires -- one green one black, which go to a plug on the trans drivers side near the front. These are the reverse wires.

Brian

Prerunner1982 · 11-21-2003, 04:35 PM

if your park/nuetral safety switch goes out.. you wont be able to start your truck.... i dont think if effects the lights...

79BIG10 · 11-21-2003, 05:15 PM

I would think that it does affect it. When you shift the column the switch moves over. Replace it and see if it helps.

PHOENIX · 11-21-2003, 05:19 PM

On a manual truck the the back lights are not affected by the safety switch. The safety switch on a manual is mount above the clutch pedal. The reverse light switch is mounted on the trans. I am not sure what you have, but all this is for manual I have no idea about auto.

J-Spec C10 · 11-21-2003, 05:30 PM

I work at an auto parts store. In the manual transmission trucks the switch has a different # and location. In the automatic (which I have) its located on the column somewhere, and our system says its an integrated part. So the neutral safety part still works but the reverse part is no longer functioning. I was just wondering if anyone had replaced one yet? I'm going to have to do it with no repair manual still.

**swervin ervin** · 11-21-2003, 05:41 PM

On autos, the neutral, start, and backup light switch is all together in one unit. It's mounted at the base of the steering column.

J-Spec C10 · 11-21-2003, 06:08 PM

cool, thx Mike. I already ordered the switch. its only $9 cdn anyways.

Jason Spears · 11-22-2003, 11:33 PM

Its the white gizmo on the steering column. You can see it if you look up under the dash. It just clips into the column. I replaced mine when I was putting the tilt column in my truck but I did it when the column was out of the truck. Its pretty easy to drop the column or even pull the column out in our trucks. Good luck.

Jason

11-21-2003, 04:21 PM	#1
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	neutral safety / reverse switch I'd like to get my reverse lights working again, and Im prety sure that its the neutral safety switch. Aparently they go all the time. So my question is this... where do the go? Im almost positive they go on the column, is there any trick to it? __________________ 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

11-21-2003, 04:35 PM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	if your park/nuetral safety switch goes out.. you wont be able to start your truck.... i dont think if effects the lights... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

11-21-2003, 05:15 PM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I would think that it does affect it. When you shift the column the switch moves over. Replace it and see if it helps. __________________ 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

11-21-2003, 05:19 PM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	On a manual truck the the back lights are not affected by the safety switch. The safety switch on a manual is mount above the clutch pedal. The reverse light switch is mounted on the trans. I am not sure what you have, but all this is for manual I have no idea about auto. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-21-2003, 05:30 PM	#6
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	I work at an auto parts store. In the manual transmission trucks the switch has a different # and location. In the automatic (which I have) its located on the column somewhere, and our system says its an integrated part. So the neutral safety part still works but the reverse part is no longer functioning. I was just wondering if anyone had replaced one yet? I'm going to have to do it with no repair manual still. __________________ 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 Last edited by J-Spec C10; 11-21-2003 at 05:32 PM.

11-21-2003, 04:25 PM	#2
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	J-Spec, I don't think the neutral safety switch affects the reverse lights. At least not on my stick shift. On my stick, I've got a pair of wires -- one green one black, which go to a plug on the trans drivers side near the front. These are the reverse wires. Brian

11-21-2003, 05:41 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	On autos, the neutral, start, and backup light switch is all together in one unit. It's mounted at the base of the steering column. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

11-21-2003, 06:08 PM	#8
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	cool, thx Mike. I already ordered the switch. its only $9 cdn anyways. __________________ 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

11-22-2003, 11:33 PM	#9
Jason Spears Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stoney Creek, ON Posts: 89	Its the white gizmo on the steering column. You can see it if you look up under the dash. It just clips into the column. I replaced mine when I was putting the tilt column in my truck but I did it when the column was out of the truck. Its pretty easy to drop the column or even pull the column out in our trucks. Good luck. Jason



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