Checking Back-Up (Reversing) Lamp Switch

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition OFF

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• Ignition off.

  HINT: Check the back-up (reversing) light switch resistance between connector 54/1 terminal #24 and ground with gears 1 to 5 engaged. Resistance should be high. 

  The back-up gear switch should be open in all gear positions except back-up gear.

  Remedy as necessary.

  Other information: 

  • To access the back-up (reversing) lamp switch, see BACK-UP LAMP SWITCH, REPLACING .
  Fig 2: Identifying Connector Terminals

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  Fig 3: Identifying Ohm Meter

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Was a fault detected? 

• YES 

  Refer to VERIFICATION 

• NO 

  Refer to CHECKING THE CABLE