reverse lights will not turn on

[sho_me92]

i have a 1992 mtx and i just notied that that reverse lights dont turn on when i put it into reverse .. i tried to by pass the two prong clip that plugs into the sensor on the trasmission with a paper clip but that still didnt turn the lights on and the key was turned to the on postion ....so if there anybody that could help me that would be great

 

[Justin101]

maybe try changing the bulbs? they could have burnt out.....

 

[sho_me92]

i tried like three bulbs and nothing happend

 

[projectSHO89]

Check fuse F5 underdash fuse panel.

 

[NiNeTy Fo SHO]

Check fuse F5 underdash fuse panel.

If fuse 5 went, your turn signals and your EATC wouldnt work either.

Maybe you didnt jumper the wire right for the sensor?

 

[sho_me92]

i look at the #5 fuse and it is good my turn sgnals work and so dose my clmate control and what is a better way to to jumper the sensor ...do i need to ground it when i do that?

 

[EMB2580]

Mine haven't worked since I had the car either. After reading the original post I decided to try the paperclip trick, sure enough, the work with the paperclip. I was hoping I could leave the paperclip in there but they'd stay on when ever th car's on regardless what gear its in...grrr.

 

[sho_me92]

ya that sucks but that what i was hoping was wrong with mine ...but alls you need is to do is buy that sensor on top of your trans and youll be good ...i dont know mabey i have a short somewhere ....dose anybody know if you need back up lights to pass safty?

 

[sho_me92]

dose anybody have any other ideas?

 

[SHOZ123]

If this was me I would get an volt/ohm meter and start checking.

Is there 12V at the rear light sockets when there should be? If not start tracing back to the engine compartment until you find out where it is dropping out. Or apply 12V directly to the lights in the rear to see if they will work.

Is the ground good at the rear? If not make a good ground.