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Old May 23, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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I have a 90 XJ and the back up lights stop working. I replaced the bulbs and thats not it. Dose anyone have any ideas on how to get them working again?
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Old May 23, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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Neutral safety switch. Search it up
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Do a search on here about adjusting you NSS (Neutral Safety Switch)
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check fuse think its labeled trans at least on my 5 speed it is.
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check fuse think its labeled trans at least on my 5 speed it is.
That will do it. Auto or manual.
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Its auto......i havent had a chance to look at the nss yet hopefully have a chance after work.
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Old May 23, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Its auto......i havent had a chance to look at the nss yet hopefully have a chance after work.
Check the "trans" fuse first.
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Check the "trans" fuse first.
Lucky guess
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Old May 23, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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Lucky guess
No. YOUR idea!! I wanna be sure he doesn't skip that test. LOL.
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Photo of NSS?
Or where on tranny is this located.
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Photo of NSS?
Or where on tranny is this located.
Here you go.
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-...ty-switch-nss/
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Aurora back up lights? I got a set for sale. Ha.
But seriously, NSS is on the driver side of the trans near the back. It's bolted on where the linkage connects.
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Nice f-in write up i must say. Yes?
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
Check the "trans" fuse first.
Checked all fuses and did the bulbs before i posted hopefully i get off work before the sun go's down to see if its the nss
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Originally Posted by cnnablo
Checked all fuses and did the bulbs before i posted hopefully i get off work before the sun go's down to see if its the nss
With test light for power ?
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