Fixing Reverse Lights... Gotta Check Everything!

[dmwphoto]

Heck, I have 2 reverse light. The second one is just a back up, right (no pun intended )

LOL! good one, intended or not!

[roberto72chevy]

well it was a ground issue, i checked for shorts, nothing.
rewired, nothing. started cleaning a reattaching grounds from engin to cab, nothing
bought a braided ground attached to box and frame, and eveything works great and brighter. yes brighter. like the thread says check everything.
I have one minor problem though the rear side markers don't go on when I use the turn signals. they do go on when i turn on the lights. Like I said a minor problem.

thanks to all that chimed in.

[Stocker]

Originally Posted by roberto72chevy

I have one minor problem though the rear side markers don't go on when I use the turn signals. they do go on when i turn on the lights.

Pretty sure that's correct. Only the front side markers flash with the turn signals -- the rears are running lights only and do not flash.

[stsalvage]

you guys are so lucky at having back up lights having a trucks that never came with them was my 1965 3/4 ton.You learn to appreciate having them most new car or truck owners are oblives to them Me I just got them working on my 1991 ranger and on my 1968 3 door suburban On my 1971 ad 72 they work grate

Every time i fire up my truck at night i walk around it checking blinkers brake lights and my back up's Have one brake light out is $150.00 I remember when it was a fix it ticket all about money now

[roberto72chevy]

you might be right. just read a post that the rears don't blink, just the fronts.
thanks,

[DaBigKahuna]

Originally Posted by roberto72chevy

you might be right. just read a post that the rears don't blink, just the fronts.
thanks,

I'll confirm that on my '71 only the front side markers flash.

Rears just stay on.

Glad you got it figured out!