Sometimes my reverse lights work and sometimes they dont, what could be wrong with them?

 

Most likely its the nss (neutral safety switch), but just to be sure check the wiring.

The nss is a pain and expensive to replace. So i wouldn't worry it if its just the lights, but might eventually lead to your jeep not starting in park (would have to start it in neutral then).

 

oh well that sucks, but thanks for the help! How would you check to see if the nss was working correctley?

 

my 96 does the same thing, most of the time they dont work ,but sometimes if i wiggle the shifter around in reverse they come on.

 

You can "rebuild" the NSS.Search for a write up.

 

It's a cinch to repair.
http://bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-neut...ty-switch-nss/

Pull this connector apart to check your NSS.

Here's connector wires ID

And continuity at each shifter position. Have Fun!

 

Thanks ill be sure to check it soon

 

I have the same problem but I have an AX-15 5-speed transmission. Same fix or is it a different issue? My reverse lights don't work at all.

 

awesome! took me about 45 mins to take the nss out, apart, clean and reinstall. the lights work like new again, starts in neutral, but had to adjust it a lil bit.sweet

 

Manual transmissions dont have a neutral safety switch. So your issue is most likely the wiring