Re: Blowing Backup Light Fuse

[STEADIRIC@aol.com]

>Any experience with this one - how likely is it the switch at the
>transmission, compared to running all of the wires behind the dash and
hidden
>in the frame, it seems like a quick and simple thing to try (but how likely
>is it to be the source of the problem, how simple, how expensive?).
> Suggestions as to other sources for the problem are welcome - there's alot
>on that circuit (fuse #12) involved with instrument guages, warning lights,
>and the self-test circuitry.

Speaking from experience here.  It's the wiring loom that goes from the 
backup light switch on the passanger's (hot) side and goes up and over 
the tranny to the drivers side....  That loom is pulled to tight over the 
tranny and the wires that go to the back-up light are frayed and shorting 
against the tranny.  BTW it's also a sign that your tranny mounts are 
soft and should be replaced........

Later!


Eric Fletcher
'87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B
St. Louis, MO

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