i have a 93 RS 5-speed and the reverse lights won't come on when i put it in reverse. the light bulbs are still good. any ideas on what/where to check?

 

check the fuse??

 

nah it aint the fuse, i checked um all. all the lights in the rear work except for the reverse lights.

 

do you get power to the wires back there. Next its probably a ground issue. Check the nearest ground for continuity or a short.

 

Theres like a plunger that trips the lights to go on, when you put it in reverse.. check your manual for where its at.. i bet its that..

 

jack the car up.. go to the tranny and there should be a sensor sticking out the back near the shift selector. thats you reverse switch. pull it out and check for damage. clean it and reinstlal it. if light still don't work check wires for continuity. if you ahve power then you need a new switch.

EDIT. heres the gen 2 servic manual instructions for replacing it
http://www.redpepperracing.com/technical/102/aac

 

thanks for all the replies guys. i'm gonna check out that sensor thing this weekend. right now i'm thinking that's the culprit since i remember seeing the reverse lights work a couple times before.