Re: back-up lights constantly on

["Frank J. Bauer" <frankbauer@thevine.net>]

At 08:05 AM 11/17/98 -0500, Andrew Duane USG wrote:
>Hairy green toads from Mars made Daniel R. LeFebvre say:
>
>> while i was out looking at possible vacuum leaks and the condition of the
>> intake hose, i noticed that my backup lights are stuck turned on.  i
>> disconnected the wires for the time being so i can drive without
blinding the
>> guy driving behind me with these night-blasters.  has this ever happened to
>> any of you, and is there a specific place i should check?  it is a
bilateral
>> problem (they are both on, not just one side)  thanks again for your most
>> helpful ideas.
>
>Probably a bustificated reverse switch on the tranny, under the car.
>Without Mr. Bentley, I can't say exactly where, but look for a switch
>with two wires coming out of the gearshift housing.

the backup light switch on the 016 is just above and to the rear of the
right axle flange.
of course you won't see it since it is hidden behind the mounting bracket
for the ctr diff vacuum switch.

frank