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Reverse Lights stuck on?

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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Default Reverse Lights stuck on?

Well it's cold out and I'd like a half assed way to resolve this issue until it gets warm, or until I can use someone's garage to actually fix the problem.

94 Accord EX, 5spd

As soon as the power is given to the car, the reverse lights will come on regardless if in a gear or not. I'm thinking the sensor that plugs into the top of the tranny is bad, but I'd rather not screw with it out in the wind and snow. I've tried pulling the fuse under the drivers side, and while that works, it also seems to kill my speedometer and tach. Any other half assed ways of doing this that require little to no effort? Or am I stuck with actually fixing the problem?
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Default Re: Reverse Lights stuck on?

It's probably the reverse switch (i think thats what its called) on the tranny. Mine did that too, but would turn off in 5th gear. Just get a replacement and you should be good to go.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Default Re: Reverse Lights stuck on?

Originally Posted by TOAB
Well it's cold out and I'd like a half assed way to resolve this issue until it gets warm, or until I can use someone's garage to actually fix the problem.

94 Accord EX, 5spd

As soon as the power is given to the car, the reverse lights will come on regardless if in a gear or not. I'm thinking the sensor that plugs into the top of the tranny is bad, but I'd rather not screw with it out in the wind and snow. I've tried pulling the fuse under the drivers side, and while that works, it also seems to kill my speedometer and tach. Any other half assed ways of doing this that require little to no effort? Or am I stuck with actually fixing the problem?
Pull out the bulbs to the back-up lamps until you address the range switch mounted on the transmission. Other than a pinched wire, this is the culprit of choice.
Pulling fuse is bad idea; you need cluster functions

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