TOOMANYTOYS
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- Oct 18, 2003
I was wondering how the reverse lights on my 87 are activated. Are they activated by the steering column or a switch on the trans? Reason for asking is I can't get my reverse lights to work
They are activated by a switch in the column which is moved by a mechanical linkage. Could have any number of problems. If the mechanical linkage that moves the switch is removed you will have no reverse lights, and the ability to remove the car from park without the keys, as well as the ability to start the car in any gear.
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Are you saying the linkage is missing? Are you able to take the car out of park without the keys? This means the car will also start in gear. I wouldn't advise leaving the car in this unsafe / easy to steal manner.Ok it seems that the link bar is gone. With the car running I slowly rotated the collar on the column but the lights never came on. Both sockets are good and bulbs are new. Guess it's time to make a switch
I am sure that there are many locations to get a switch, my local speed shop ( almost a thing of the past now ) had them in stock. They can also be rigged into a theft deterrent if you think outside the box.
achalmersman said:Are you saying the linkage is missing? Are you able to take the car out of park without the keys? This means the car will also start in gear. I wouldn't advise leaving the car in this unsafe / easy to steal manner.