Back-up light switch — check and replacement

1. The back-up light switch is mounted on the transaxle (see illustration). With the ignition key in the On position, place the shift lever in Reverse. The back-up lights should come on.

1. ) If the lights don’t come on, check the ignition switch, the GAUGE fuse, the bulbs and the wire harness (see Chassis electrical system).
2. ) If the lights remain on all the time, even when the shift lever is not in REVERSE, check the wire harness.
3. ) If only one light comes on, but not the other, check the bulb for that light and check the harness.

4.1 The backup light switch is threaded into the top of the transaxle case

2. To check the operation of the back-up light switch itself, remove the air filter housing and the air inlet (see Fuel and exhaust systems) to access the switch. Disconnect the electrical connector and unscrew the switch from the top of the transaxle, then use an ohmmeter to verify that there’s continuity when the plunger is depressed, and no continuity when the plunger is released.

3. If the switch doesn’t operate as described, replace it. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch and unscrew it from the case.

4. Test the new switch before installation by depressing the plunger with an ohmmeter connected across the switch terminals. There should be continuity only when the plunger is depressed.

5. Install the new switch and tighten it securely.

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