Reverse light help- common problem?

[911xj]

I have a '91 XJ 4x4. I'm not sure when, but I've lost my reverse lights. I've now triple checked the dash and engine comp fuses, replaced the neutral safety switch, and checked the wires going to the rear for conitinuity. all good. But still no reverse lights.A buddy said he heard of another XJ with same prob that found a fix. Any ideas???? thanx

 

[Pigpen]

Hey 911XJ,

In my '88 there is a fuse inthe panel marked "trans" pull that fuse and check it out to see if it is blown or bad contats. that worked for me.


HTH,

Pigpen

 

[Shorty]

verify continuity through the NSS for the backup light circuit when it reverse-- you may have a good start circuit, but nothing for backup lights--
'twas my problem.
--Shorty

 

[xjbubba]

Or it could be a bad "back-up light" switch on the tranny.

 

[BIGSLVRXJ]

Or it could be a bad "back-up light" switch on the tranny.

That's in the NSS on automatics.

 

[ParadiseXJ]

I believe the TRANS fuse on 91+ models in under the hood (PDC). 90 and below is under the dash. 15A and X2 on the "TRANS" label. It also controls the Power/Comfort switch so if that's not working it's the fuse, if it IS working there's another problem.

 

[Begster]

Just being captain obvious, but did you check the bulbs?

 

[911xj]

thanx for the tips, I'll try 'em all so far tomorow. Oh, and Captain Obvious- I didn't check the bulbs, HAHA.

I believe it was Kirrkagard ...or Don Rickels who said "Keep It Simple Stupid"!!!