1998 Dodge Caravan reverse lights not working

1998 DODGE CARAVAN
98,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JKSTAFFORD
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The reverse lights will not work when putting vehicle in reverse. The bulbs are not burned out. And I checked the 10 amp fuse and it test good and has no visible break. What could be the cause? Is there some kind of switch for when you put the van in reverse that is supposed to close a contact to send power to the back up lights? I also found that the cruise control is not working. I think I read something on a post that said this could be the clock spring in the steering wheel under the air bag. It also said this may cause the air bag to not deploy in the event of a frontal crash. Is there a chance that all of these things are related to the clockspring needing to be replaced? I found a recall from Dodge showing they have to change the clockspring at no cost to the owner. Just trying to see if this is my problem. Does anyone know?
Jul 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/99387_Graphic9_39.jpg

the switch you looking for is on the transmission Clock spring was a very common issue with the air bag horn and cruise control not working they had recalled it and dealer replace it free of charge
Jul 18, 2009 at 7:38 AM
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JKSTAFFORD
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Is there any chance that the reverse lights and cruise control share a relay? I would check that before replacing the switch right? What's the chance of both of these things going out at the same time?
Jul 18, 2009 at 11:46 AM
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I do not see any common between the two circuits most likely did not notice one out until looking for reson why the other is out
Jul 18, 2009 at 5:08 PM
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JKSTAFFORD
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I appreciate the help. It ended up being corroded wiring on the front end of the wiring harness. Evidently some time in the past got battery acid on the wires from a bad battery a couple of years ago.
Jul 26, 2009 at 8:32 PM