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09-22-2003, 10:16 PM
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Reverse lights
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
City: Palm Springs
State: California
Posts: 1,662
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So. I was backing up today. And there was a mirror/glass window behind my car and I noticed that my backup lights weren't on. Anyhow. I immediately was thinking maybe it was the switch or the bulbs, but I checked the fuse anyway (fuse #11 on my 02) and sure enough it was open. I replaced it and tried to back up and actually saw the fuse pop (it's dark outside). It was pretty cool. But. My reverse lights still don't work. Anyone ever have a short in their reverse lights? Or know where the most likely cause of this is? I haven't messed with my tranny/lights... ever. |
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09-22-2003, 10:45 PM
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zoom zoom
Join Date: Jul 2003
City: College Station, TX
Posts: 2,613
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I haven't had my reverse ones go, but that's what fuses are for. You know how to remedy it though, right? |
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09-23-2003, 07:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
City: Palm Springs
State: California
Posts: 1,662
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Not really. I replaced the fuse and it still blew. I don't know where to begin trying to track down the short. |
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09-23-2003, 08:52 AM
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Mustang Freak
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Davenport, IA
State: Iowa
Posts: 473
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There's probably a problem with the reverse switch. I took mine to the dealership once for a junk syncro, and when they put it back together they put the switch in wrong or backwards or something. Burned out the fuse AND the switch. Had to get the whole works replaced. If you have a manual, try just sliding the gear shift around in reverse, or pulling it out of and back into reverse to see if you can get them to come on at all.
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09-23-2003, 09:08 AM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Southaven
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,295
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Or you could just buy bigger fuses lol. I have nothing smaller than 50 amps fuses all the way around on my car.
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09-23-2003, 11:42 AM
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FormerMod
Join Date: May 2003
City: Riverside County, CA
Posts: 3,405
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50 amp fuses all the way around?!?! 
Talk about Stupid. :-? :shock: |
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09-23-2003, 12:22 PM
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You want to **** me?
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Kansas City
State: Missouri
Posts: 12,414
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hope you dont plan on keeping your electrical system too long... lol
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10-31-2003, 01:48 AM
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^needs more bondo
Join Date: Sep 2003
City: Modesto
State: California
Posts: 9,573
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lol i heard each 50 amp fuse gives about 5hp and 7ft/lbs of torque.
some guy with a civic told me that........
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1990 Eclipse GSX - Project "What the Hell is that clunking noise and where did my power steering go?!"
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10-31-2003, 06:00 AM
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Taking life one day at a time
Join Date: May 2003
City: Simpsonville
State: South Carolina
Posts: 10,970
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at 50 amps you could burn up your entire wiring system before the fuse blew!!!! :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :shock: 
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11-02-2003, 12:55 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 984
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11-03-2003, 09:07 AM
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Southaven
State: Mississippi
Posts: 24,295
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Yes i know it's stupid. That's why I only had them on for a short time. Leave me alone lol. I was experimenting around. But Laser02, if your car is still under warranty you should be able to carry it to the dealership to see if they can fix it.
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"I'm not driving too fast...just flying too low"
Mine:
-87 ranger- broke
-03 SB Cobra vert- 2552 of 5082 Born 02/25/03
Our's:
90 7up vert - new project
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