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bradford · 06-09-2011, 11:24 PM

I switched the bulbs out.
I checked all my fuses. The rest of my lights work expect for a couple in the dash. Some of them work though.
Where is the switch? its a 4 speed. Is it right on top of the transmission? That's the only thing I see on it. Its plugged in.
What am I looking for?
Its an 83 Scottsdale 4x4 4 speed.
I'm trying to get this thing inspected Saturday.
I have a few things to fix first though.
Thanks guys.

rcbildr · 06-10-2011, 12:21 AM

Put it in reverse and move the shifter around a bit and see if the lights come on...I had to do that with the SM-465 I had in my burb. There is also the possibilty the switch is bad too.

bradford · 06-10-2011, 12:28 AM

So, the switch is on top of the tranny?

DetroitDan · 06-10-2011, 12:39 AM

need to fix mine too, th400. should I be looking at the tranny, the column or what?

rcbildr · 06-10-2011, 02:16 AM

For the manual trans it is on the top driver side if I remember right. For th TH-400 it should be on the column down low...the neutral safety switch is part of the reverse light switch.

bradford · 06-19-2011, 06:39 AM

Well, I replaced the reverse switch and no luck.
I'm thinking its the Jerry rigged trailer lights underneath that is causing the problem.

liftlawssuck · 06-19-2011, 11:40 AM

Unplug it from the switch and check for power. One side should have power. If it does. Jump the connector with a jumper wire. This will bypass the switch. Now go out back at the connector under the bed and disconnect. Check for power there as well. I fit does moved back further and keep checking. Basically what you are doing is checking for power at certain stages. Where ever the power stops. You're problem is between the last spot you had power and the spot it was lost. You probably are right about the trailer wiring though. People do some amazingly bad things there. Hope this helps. Good luck!

bradford · 06-19-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by liftlawssuck

Unplug it from the switch and check for power. One side should have power. If it does. Jump the connector with a jumper wire. This will bypass the switch. Now go out back at the connector under the bed and disconnect. Check for power there as well. I fit does moved back further and keep checking. Basically what you are doing is checking for power at certain stages. Where ever the power stops. You're problem is between the last spot you had power and the spot it was lost. You probably are right about the trailer wiring though. People do some amazingly bad things there. Hope this helps. Good luck!

Thanks. Yeah I have to go buy a test light or multimeter. Its kind of a must with this truck.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 06-19-2011, 05:32 PM

Test light will work just fine. Ya I would say just do like stated above and figure out if your getting power back there. That sucks about the trailer wiring that's probably the culprit, can't tell you have many times I had to fix crappy wiring grrr!
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06-09-2011, 11:24 PM	#1
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	No reverse lights. 4 speed. I switched the bulbs out. I checked all my fuses. The rest of my lights work expect for a couple in the dash. Some of them work though. Where is the switch? its a 4 speed. Is it right on top of the transmission? That's the only thing I see on it. Its plugged in. What am I looking for? Its an 83 Scottsdale 4x4 4 speed. I'm trying to get this thing inspected Saturday. I have a few things to fix first though. Thanks guys.

06-10-2011, 12:21 AM	#2
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: No reverse lights. 4 speed. Put it in reverse and move the shifter around a bit and see if the lights come on...I had to do that with the SM-465 I had in my burb. There is also the possibilty the switch is bad too. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

06-10-2011, 12:28 AM	#3
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Re: No reverse lights. 4 speed. So, the switch is on top of the tranny?

06-10-2011, 12:39 AM	#4
DetroitDan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Epping, NH Posts: 605	Re: No reverse lights. 4 speed. need to fix mine too, th400. should I be looking at the tranny, the column or what? __________________ 1982 Chevy K30 CCLB fleetside. Formerly a cab and chassis, now a fleetside dually with the rear wheels tucked underneath. 454/th400/np205/C14/D60, 6/4 inch LIFT, not drop.

06-10-2011, 02:16 AM	#5
rcbildr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gold Bar, WA Posts: 1,216	Re: No reverse lights. 4 speed. For the manual trans it is on the top driver side if I remember right. For th TH-400 it should be on the column down low...the neutral safety switch is part of the reverse light switch. __________________ My Projects: 1960 GMC 1/2ton with 305 V6 (daily driver) 1963 Chevy 1/2ton 2wd...converting to 4x4 1967 Suburban 1/2ton 2wd My Girlfriends Projects 1985 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4 with 6.2L diesel, 4" lift, converted to TH-400, Warn Premium manual hubs, & Wildcat 315/75/R16 tires. (daily driver) 1978 Camaro Type LT with a Marine 350 & vortec heads, Rochester Carb, & roller cam 1978 Camaro Z28

06-19-2011, 06:39 AM	#6
bradford Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 151	Re: No reverse lights. 4 speed. Well, I replaced the reverse switch and no luck. I'm thinking its the Jerry rigged trailer lights underneath that is causing the problem.

06-19-2011, 11:40 AM	#7
liftlawssuck Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MA Posts: 354	Re: No reverse lights. 4 speed. Unplug it from the switch and check for power. One side should have power. If it does. Jump the connector with a jumper wire. This will bypass the switch. Now go out back at the connector under the bed and disconnect. Check for power there as well. I fit does moved back further and keep checking. Basically what you are doing is checking for power at certain stages. Where ever the power stops. You're problem is between the last spot you had power and the spot it was lost. You probably are right about the trailer wiring though. People do some amazingly bad things there. Hope this helps. Good luck!

06-19-2011, 05:32 PM	#9
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: No reverse lights. 4 speed. Test light will work just fine. Ya I would say just do like stated above and figure out if your getting power back there. That sucks about the trailer wiring that's probably the culprit, can't tell you have many times I had to fix crappy wiring grrr! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!



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