ugh, Jeeps... how I love em

[mattzj98]

Reverse lights dont light up.. I want to wire up a few back up lights but since I got the car pretty much the reverse lights never come on...

SO: bulbs checked and tested, wires are ok. fuses under hood ok, in the cabin OK..

Switch on the tranny???
thats the only thing I can think of at this point.. but I also know it's right at the bottom of my 44 / 46 RE so I guess the question is, how bad is gonna start pouring out? should I park it on a ramp? lol

anyone heading to a junkyard any time soon? new is like 11 bucks, not sure if thats the problem..

and yes, I do love jeeps, just hate mine.

[mattzj98]

no, they have been out since last year

[Jim]

Before I pull the switch from the tranny, pull the wiring [edit: from the switch] and manually short/open it and see what the lights do.

You could also, continuity test the switch w/o pulling it from the tranny.

[Heather]

Ew. Electrical stuff makes me itch (leftover from the wiring harness/system trauma with my '79 320i). Hope you get it figured out soon.

[mattzj98]

Before I pull the switch from the tranny, pull the wiring [edit: from the switch] and manually short/open it and see what the lights do.

You could also, continuity test the switch w/o pulling it from the tranny.

yeah I might short wire it and see if they go on but its not hard.. if I sit under the jeep, the switch is right there.. might as well get a new one on there.. i need a warm weekend!

[Popsgarage]

X2 on what Jim said.

[scout man]

I would bet on the transmission switch myself. I was at pull and pay denver today and there were a few jeeps kicking around. Cherokee and Grand Cherokee

[mattzj98]

should i expect a crapton of fluid come out? i'd assume so.. ?

[Popsgarage]

No. The switch is above fluid level.

[mattzj98]

my switch seems to be at the very bottom of my transmission

[scout man]

Normally the switch is in the area of where the shift linkage/ cable enters the case, since this is what triggers the switch. Don't know your tranny specifically though.

[Popsgarage]

As long as it's not in the transmission oil pan, you shouldn't lose any trans fluid.

[mattzj98]

cool thanks! I just shopped around though, nobody lists an actual switch.. the only thing they have is the neutral switch.. could it double as one?

[scout man]

Mine does. Just detects what gear you are in. Triggers one wire in neutral and park, and the other in reverse.

[mattzj98]

ok, that means oraily guys don't know what they're talking about afterall haha Thanks man!

[Popsgarage]

Here, Matt. It's a fix your switch link.

http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-neutral-safety-switch-nss/

And another. Not as detailed.

http://www.cherokee-jeep.com/1-2swremov.htm

And here's a place to order one that won't cost you an arm and a leg.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/search/

[mattzj98]

I dont think mine is the same.. i think I have a 44RE transmission

[Popsgarage]

It's the only switch that came up.

[mattzj98]

Thanks Jon