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Old 06-11-2013, 12:51 PM
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Done everything I could think of and I still can't get my reverse lights to work. It's a 88 comanche 4.0 5speed short bed. I've cleaned the rear tail light harness connector. Replaced the trans fuse a few times. Cleaned the connector on the drivers side of the trans. Anything I'm missing?
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Long shot but have you checked the bulbs?
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Replaced bulbs. Cleaned all the connectors and connection points. How would I be able to test the switch on the transmission?
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is your NSS bypassed?

nevermind its a stick so guessing you dont have a nss?
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Originally Posted by mehoff_400
is your NSS bypassed?

nevermind its a stick so guessing you dont have a nss?

Some people say they still have a NSS, some say its called a clutch safety switch. If his was faulty the jeep wouldn't start at all, but i suppose it could be gunked up just enough to cause the light issue.

You could try popping a bulb out and throwing a multimeter on the socket and see if it gets any voltage when in reverse. I am willing to bet its that NSS at this point, do you need to put the clutch down to start the truck?
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It's a 88 and I can start it without clutch. Even if its still in gear. When jumping the connector on the trans the reverse lights work.
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Originally Posted by 89cherokee2gtmudy
It's a 88 and I can start it without clutch. Even if its still in gear. When jumping the connector on the trans the reverse lights work.
Sounds like you need a new switch then. Does your 88 have the stock BA/10 tranny?

If yes then I think this will fix your issue:

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetrai...pn=CRO53004522
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Sounds like you need a new switch then. Does your 88 have the stock BA/10 tranny?

If yes then I think this will fix your issue:

http://www.4wheelparts.com/Drivetrai...pn=CRO53004522
How can I tell if its a BA/10 trans?
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Originally Posted by 89cherokee2gtmudy

How can I tell if its a BA/10 trans?
http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/ba10_5.htm
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