Backup lights switch wiring

1981 JEEP CJ7
10,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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CJ MEDEVAC,Thank you for the whole diagram. I will need to study it close, but at quick glance I did not see the backup light switch. My vehicle was stripped of the wires to and from the backup light switch by the previous owner, so I need some help. I do not know where the wire would come from and where it might tie in. The switch sits right on top of the transmission. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Mar 10, 2018 at 5:57 PM
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The big question here is:

Found another diagram.

Remember I cannot draw a white wire (on a white background) so the black one is really white.

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Mar 10, 2018 at 6:57 PM
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Can you see it or do I need to chop it up?

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Mar 10, 2018 at 6:58 PM
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Oh yeah, the diagram above is a 1981.

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Mar 10, 2018 at 7:15 PM
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I cannot read it when I zoom in on it. Can you send it in a higher resolution?
Mar 10, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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Is this any better?

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Mar 10, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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Much better. I am a beginner, so I am going to need to study this in front of the problem. What does the red wire tie to and what are the two things just before the switch that the green and white wires tie to?
Mar 10, 2018 at 8:11 PM
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Much better. I’m a beginner, so I’m going to need to study this in front of the problem. What does the red wire tie to and what are the two things just before the switch that the green and white wires tie to?
Mar 10, 2018 at 8:11 PM
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Good or need better explanations?

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Mar 10, 2018 at 8:37 PM
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This is all very helpful. Just wish I had more time to spend in the garage. What is the vertical bar with six cylinder above it? I assume it is the block of wires on the firewall?
Mar 13, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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That is the engine compartment wiring on the left side.

Rectangle is the firewall.

Right side is the cockpit wiring.

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Mar 13, 2018 at 6:45 PM