Probably not the reverse switch as it doesn't have one. Instead it uses the transmission range sensor to determine when the transmission is in reverse. However you may want to do some testing because the reverse lamp relay is a possible failure item as is the body control module. A simple test of the switch however is to look at the gear indicator on the dash. Does it display reverse when shifting? It uses the same signal as the BCM so if it lights up in reverse it isn't the selector. Another way is to use a scan tool that shows live data from all modules, you can look at the input and output and see the reverse lamp control state. For testing Go to the BU fuse 15 and put a test light on it and see if you have voltage when in reverse, Pull the fuse and check in the box as well, have seen more than one "good" fuse that actually wasn't. So let's say there is no voltage on the fuse in reverse. Using the wiring diagram (both included as the wire colors can be easier) we need to check to see if the relay is getting a signal to turn on. For that we go to the body control module and check for voltage on the dark blue wire at pin 22 in connector X2 If there is voltage there when the key is on and shifted into reverse that shows the problem is between the BCM and the fuse which is commonly the relay or the underside of the fuse panel is corroded. To get to the BCM you remove the panel under the steering column. The BCM is mounted in a bracket behind the dash. Go to the connector and slip a needle or pin into the back of the connector at pin 22 and see if you have power in reverse. Then you have the fuse box, the reverse relay is internal to the box and you replace the entire unit if it's bad. (Or you can use an external relay wired up to use the signal from pin 22 to control the lamps if you don't want to change out the box)
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Aug 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM