1999 Saturn SL1 reverse (BACKUP) lamps

1999 SATURN SL1
95,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MAURICE.WELLER
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i replaced the bulbs and checked the fuses and my reverse lamps still wont work...i know there is something called a back up lamp switch. does that have anything to do with the reverse lights not working
Apr 15, 2009 at 3:43 PM
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Most likely it is faulty back up switch, yes. This is what controls the back up lamps when gear selector is placed into Reverse gear.








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Apr 16, 2009 at 1:18 AM
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MAURICE.WELLER
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thanks....i changed the switch....the weird thing is now the reverse lights only come on when u first put it into gear...they will only stay on if i hold the shifter into reverse...as soon as i take my hand off the shifter the lights shut off....oh well at least they work now...thanks
Apr 27, 2009 at 11:06 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Hmm..that sounds like the connection may be a little loose. Did you reinspect the wiring to the switch ? Also make sure the linkage to the gear selector is not stretched or out of adjustment.
Apr 27, 2009 at 11:10 PM
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MAURICE.WELLER
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i will check the connections....i dont know how to check the linkage though...dont know too much about cars...if its easy to explain...i would love to know how
May 3, 2009 at 12:44 AM