Reverse lights not working, read what i tried and throw in your input

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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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Default Reverse lights not working, read what i tried and throw in your input

CAR: 1990 Civic HB DX 5MT

Hi, i breifly searched at work today for results and none were to be had. Anyhow My reverse lights dont work, heres what i already tried:

Checked bulbs (both are in excellent condition)
Checked fuse box for blown fuse. (not blown)

Tomrrow i will check for contiunity in the bulbs and those sockets, but is there a plug on the tranny that possibly got knocked out?? any insite would be great. Thanks

-Bobbo
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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Default Re: Reverse lights not working, read what i tried and throw in your input (Chronicsinners)

yes reverse switch 2 wires should be going to the tranny in the fron of the engine bay on left side near the rad fan... ususally those wires get crossed cuz of the heat melting the rubber and causing a short check that i bet its ur problem
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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Default Re: Reverse lights not working, read what i tried and throw in your input (Chronicsinners)

there is a reverse light switch (supposing you have a d-series) on top of the trannie...it has two wires on it....check the connection, it may have **** on it to stop the flow of electric....if all else fails i have 2 for sale...
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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Default Re: Reverse lights not working, read what i tried and throw in your input (OnE sToCk CrX)

you beat me to it
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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Default Re: Reverse lights not working, read what i tried and throw in your input (OnE sToCk CrX)

Look for yel and grn/blk wires near the tranny. Check the bullet connector.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 04:14 AM
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ok, i will do that tonite. Thanks for your help guys
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 06:08 AM
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i tried to hunt it down last night and couldnt find what you guys are talking about, any pics? or service manual cuts?

Thanks
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 06:18 AM
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http://www.binghamtonlife.com/...8.jpg
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 06:36 AM
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you the man, thanks
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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Switch and wiring outlined:
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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hate the thread steal but I have a b-series cable tranny and mine do the same, should it be the same style switch? Its damn cold outside so I figured I would ask before I look.

thanks
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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On a b16 it is in a slightly different position:
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