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Wassup all I got an issue with my reverse lights they don't work. I just noticed it the other day. Here's what I did as far as troubleshooting. I put in 2 new bulbs,checked fuses and even tested if there was any power reaching the bulb sockets. There's no power in there. I checked wiring as far as I can see everything looks ok. ANybody know what the problem could be? 
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You might try cleaning the sockets and all wire connectons. The salt in the ocean air can cause corrosion. Good luck!
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| Wassup all I got an issue with my reverse lights they don't work. I just noticed it the other day. Here's what I did as far as troubleshooting. I put in 2 new bulbs,checked fuses and even tested if there was any power reaching the bulb sockets. There's no power in there. I checked wiring as far as I can see everything looks ok. ANybody know what the problem could be? |
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You might try letting us know what you are working on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not mind readers!!!!
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Good point frontierguy i've got a 2001 Frontier XE Crew cab 5 speed. And all the connections and wiring look ok as far as I can see.
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Could be the switch that is activated when you put the truck into reverse. Not sure where this is but they do fail.
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Thanks Boomer anybody know where this switch is and what's it called. If I find it maybe I can test it with a multimeter to see if it's sending out any juice.
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Thanks Boomer anybody know where this switch is and what's it called. If I find it maybe I can test it with a multimeter to see if it's sending out any juice. |
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It's on the trans -depending on 2 or 4 wd. turn your key on-unplug the switch on the trans -see if the lites come on. try each switch till you find the b-up switch.
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Thanks frontierguy it's a 2wd. Anyone know specifically where it is on the trans? So if I put the truck in reverse,turn the ignition on and unplug the wires to the switch you're saying the reverse lights should come on?
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| Thanks frontierguy it's a 2wd. Anyone know specifically where it is on the trans? So if I put the truck in reverse,turn the ignition on and unplug the wires to the switch you're saying the reverse lights should come on? |
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Had a brain fart. Turn the key on - unplug the switch- jump the wires together at the harness side of the connector. Does not need to be in reverse. You are by-passing the switch.
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Howzit all. I finally got to checking out my reverse switch. I unplugged it and jumped it. And yip my reverse lights went on. So I guess my switch is bad. I'm picking up a new switch tomorrow. Anybody got any special tips on installing the new switch? Thanks ahead all. 
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