Reverse light issue
02-18-2012, 05:00 PM
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Reverse light issue
Sometimes my reverse lights work and sometimes they dont, what could be wrong with them? 
02-18-2012, 05:05 PM
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Year: 1992
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Engine: 4.0 I6 firepower ignition, cat-back w/ magnaflow muffler, poweraid tb spacer, optima blue top
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).
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).
02-18-2012, 05:10 PM
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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).
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).
02-18-2012, 05:15 PM
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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.
02-19-2012, 06:21 AM
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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!
02-19-2012, 05:10 PM
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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!
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!
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02-19-2012, 06:10 PM
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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.
02-19-2012, 07:58 PM
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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 
02-19-2012, 10:16 PM
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Year: 1996
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Originally Posted by CA90XJ
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.
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