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Old 12-22-2005, 07:18 AM
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Reverse light short

I am assuming that my reverse lights have a short in them. I noticed they were not working. Checked the fuse and it had blew. Put in a new one same thing. Just wondering if anyone has had this problem before? Or does anyone have a wire diagram for the reverse lights?

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Old 12-22-2005, 07:21 AM
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Check the reverse switch on the tranny. Somewhat common on the NV5600.

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Check your trailer wiring receptacle under the back end. These wire are vulnerable to getting jerked out and cut up real easy. That is also an easy place to start.
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Ended up being my switch........
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MikeyB get an "atta-boy!"
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So if it is the switch then do I have to replace the switch? I did notice that the taillight on the tailgate isn't working either. There was a vacume trailer brake installed. They spliced into the wires in the back of the truck. So I'm thinking there could be a problem there too.
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Originally Posted by strean
So if it is the switch then do I have to replace the switch? I did notice that the taillight on the tailgate isn't working either. There was a vacume trailer brake installed. They spliced into the wires in the back of the truck. So I'm thinking there could be a problem there too.

Yes, if the problem is the switch. Good idea to check the wiring at the back since the factory wiring has been tampered with.

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Since we are on this subject, I was driving and noticed my reverse light flickering, it would stay on for 10 seconds, cut out for 30 seconds. Finally, it stayed on as I was in 6th gear! So I pulled over an pulled the tail light out. As I was about to pull the bulb out and disconnect the harness, it finally went off.

MikeyB, what can be the problem?
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SO where you find the switch and how much is it, mine is working like a flashing light.
Jon
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