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Adam12 · 10-03-2003, 02:02 AM

back up light wiring? How do I hook up the back up lights to my TH400?

O'l Buck · 10-03-2003, 02:06 AM

should be hooked to a switch on the column.....unless you've got a floor shift, then it should be on the shifter. The only wire on the tranny should be for the kickdown on a TH400

Adam12 · 10-03-2003, 02:22 AM

ah ok, I do have a floor shifter Im gonna have to look up some stuff online for that. So does the kickdown hook to that little metal piece that sticks out? It kind of looks like a little plastic plug?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 10-03-2003, 10:27 AM

That is the kickdown terminal!

Jim

sactoC10 · 10-03-2003, 10:28 AM

on another note...

My back-up lights are not coming on consistently and remaining on. They seem to have a delay. I have to be in reverse for a couple of seconds, and then they may come on. I have an automatic on the column.

Any ideas?

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-03-2003, 02:24 PM

Yeah, you may have to adjust your switch on the column, it maybe slightly out of adjustment not allowing it to come on when you move the lever, possibily allowing the vibrations of the truck to jar it in or the switch could be dirty and not getting good contact.

MStokes · 10-03-2003, 02:26 PM

I've got a similar problem. What is involved in adjusting the switch and how hard is it to get to?

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-03-2003, 02:36 PM

Well, there are two screws holding it on you have to loosen them and adjust the switch by sliding it side to side. I can't remember if you have to place the shifter in neutral or reverse or leave it in park. I will look at the book and see. The switch is under the dash towards the bottom of the column. It has Two green wires and Two purple wires for an automatic, the green wires are for the backup lights and the purple wires are for the neutral safety switch.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 10-03-2003, 02:51 PM

Okay, it says: To adjust, Disconnect wiring harness, position shift lever in drive and locate lever tang against transmission selector plate. Align slot in contact support with hole in switch and insert pin (3/32" dia.) to hold support in place. Switch is now in drive position. Place contact support drive slot over shifter tube drive tang and tighten screws. Remove pin and connect wiring harness to terminals and check operation of switch. Or I beleive that you can just loosen the two screws and adjust it from side to side until you have it where it works properly. That is what I did to mine on my old column, and it seemed to work just fine.

10-03-2003, 02:02 AM	#1
Adam12 I hate trannys Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 160	Back up light wiring back up light wiring? How do I hook up the back up lights to my TH400? __________________ 70 SWB 481 ci, TH-400, Edlebrok Victor Jr. intake, Holley street avenger 770, Dynomax ceramic coated headers. Dual flowmasters. and only 3516134 more little things to do.

10-03-2003, 02:06 AM	#2
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	should be hooked to a switch on the column.....unless you've got a floor shift, then it should be on the shifter. The only wire on the tranny should be for the kickdown on a TH400 __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

10-03-2003, 02:22 AM	#3
Adam12 I hate trannys Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 160	ah ok, I do have a floor shifter Im gonna have to look up some stuff online for that. So does the kickdown hook to that little metal piece that sticks out? It kind of looks like a little plastic plug? __________________ 70 SWB 481 ci, TH-400, Edlebrok Victor Jr. intake, Holley street avenger 770, Dynomax ceramic coated headers. Dual flowmasters. and only 3516134 more little things to do.

10-03-2003, 10:28 AM	#5
sactoC10 71 DELUX Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern CA / Sac Posts: 1,056	back up lights flickering on another note... My back-up lights are not coming on consistently and remaining on. They seem to have a delay. I have to be in reverse for a couple of seconds, and then they may come on. I have an automatic on the column. Any ideas?

10-03-2003, 02:24 PM	#6
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Yeah, you may have to adjust your switch on the column, it maybe slightly out of adjustment not allowing it to come on when you move the lever, possibily allowing the vibrations of the truck to jar it in or the switch could be dirty and not getting good contact. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

10-03-2003, 10:27 AM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	That is the kickdown terminal! Jim

10-03-2003, 02:26 PM	#7
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	I've got a similar problem. What is involved in adjusting the switch and how hard is it to get to? __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB, 400/350, 2WD 1972 C-20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4WD (Converted)

10-03-2003, 02:36 PM	#8
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Well, there are two screws holding it on you have to loosen them and adjust the switch by sliding it side to side. I can't remember if you have to place the shifter in neutral or reverse or leave it in park. I will look at the book and see. The switch is under the dash towards the bottom of the column. It has Two green wires and Two purple wires for an automatic, the green wires are for the backup lights and the purple wires are for the neutral safety switch. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA Last edited by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72; 10-03-2003 at 02:57 PM.

10-03-2003, 02:51 PM	#9
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Okay, it says: To adjust, Disconnect wiring harness, position shift lever in drive and locate lever tang against transmission selector plate. Align slot in contact support with hole in switch and insert pin (3/32" dia.) to hold support in place. Switch is now in drive position. Place contact support drive slot over shifter tube drive tang and tighten screws. Remove pin and connect wiring harness to terminals and check operation of switch. Or I beleive that you can just loosen the two screws and adjust it from side to side until you have it where it works properly. That is what I did to mine on my old column, and it seemed to work just fine. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA Last edited by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72; 10-03-2003 at 02:53 PM.



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