Re: Backup lights

["Lino M. Valadas" <valadasl@osha.igs.net>]

Somebody asked:

>> The backup lites on my 86 5KCSTQ Wagon don't light up.  I've checked the
>> bulbs, looked for blown fuses, broken wires at the hinge, and even had a
>> mechanic look at the Bentley manual wiring (I didn't think that I had
>> time to do it myself, but it looks like I will anyhow).
>
Then Phill said:

>The switch protrudes from the top of the 016 gearbox, on the right side
>of the car,

True

>right under the steering rod.

Well only if it is a RH drive car.  Otherwise there is no steering rod
there.  It is just above the centre diff. locking servo.  In my case the
switch had to be replaced.  Inexpensive at the dealer.

Lino