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Old 08-29-2011, 12:57 AM   #1
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Backup light stays on

I've got an 81 shortwide with a 454/th400 and the backup light on the driver's side wants to stay on when the key is in the run position even in neutral. I saw another truck at a stoplight last week with the same problem. Is there just a loose connection?
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Old 08-29-2011, 07:51 AM   #2
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Re: Backup light stays on

I would check the neutral safety/reverse light switch, wire harness along frame for damage, and possible botched trailer light wire job.
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Old 08-29-2011, 08:02 AM   #3
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I would check the neutral safety/reverse light switch, wire harness along frame for damage, and possible botched trailer light wire job.
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Agreed, trailer wire jobs are a pain. I just put mine to the side for now because there are so many wires cut/spliced everywhere, I don't wanna touch it for fear of screwing something up.
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Old 08-29-2011, 07:48 PM   #4
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Re: Backup light stays on

It probably has something jammed it the switch. That's where I would start at least.
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