backup lights wont work

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solditforajeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Marquette, MI

• Sep 13, 2006

• #1

I just noticed tonight that they wont go on when put in reverse, I added a hitch wiring kit a while back but they worked fine after, it was just the type that plugs into a few harnesses in the back so I dont think thats the problem. What do I look into, fuses, any other connections, bulbs are outta the pic because both went at the same time.

 

UNCC_99XJ

Twisted Up

NAXJA Member

Location

Harrisburg, NC

• Sep 13, 2006

• #2

Do a search for NSS (neutral safety switch)...They get dirty over time and need to be taken apart and cleaned....VERY easy job provided you have just a little common sense. Taking my time and making sure I did everything properly it took me about 45 minutes to pull one off a 98, clean it, grease it back up, and re-install it. This saves you a TON of money (new switches retail well over $100 at the dealer).

There's a very good write up with step by step pictures that I used to help me and it made it incredibly easy.

 

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solditforajeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Marquette, MI

• Sep 13, 2006

• #3

so you would put your money on that its the nss most likely?

 

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XJING

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Westcoast, Florida

• Sep 13, 2006

• #4

Yep, its the most likely cause,(NSS) good luck

 

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solditforajeep

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Marquette, MI

• Sep 13, 2006

• #5

i did go wheelin in the mud this weekend and I think it stopped after that, im gonna go by the jeepin.com instructions sometime this week, any thing else I should know?

 

5-90

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hammerspace

• Sep 13, 2006

• #6

I've posted a couple additional pointers that aren't in the Jeepin.com writeup - search for my posts on the subject here...

5-90

 

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HogWash

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Murfreesboro, TN

• Sep 14, 2006

• #7

solditforajeep said:

i did go wheelin in the mud this weekend and I think it stopped after that, im gonna go by the jeepin.com instructions sometime this week, any thing else I should know?

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MUDDING!Thats why mine quit working,well working every now and again.Mud is fun I do agree but theres a price to pay even if its free.:dunno:

 

UNCC_99XJ

Twisted Up

NAXJA Member

Location

Harrisburg, NC

• Sep 14, 2006

• #8

I dont really see how mud could get inside the NSS...unless you sunk it in mud, those things are assembled pretty tight..

You never mentioned what year XJ you have?

 

Saudade

NAXJA Member

NAXJA Member

Location

SoCal

• Sep 14, 2006

• #9

Remember there's a vent on the top with short hose. Some guys remove it and run a longer hose up the harness to make sure the end stays up and out of any water/mud.

 

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The Adam Blaster

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Alberta

• Sep 14, 2006

• #10

I just ordered mine off of an Ebay store, $160.00 USD for a brand new one. (Plus shipping of course.)
Every parts store around my area (Edmonton, Alberta) wanted around $720.00 for a new one. There weren't any used ones listed on Ebay for 98+ so i was stuck with buying new.
And calling around to the junk yards, they didn't even have any used ones...

I couldn't even start my Jeep this past weekend when i was on some trails. I start a new job this coming Monday so i need to make sure i get to work on time.