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Old 05-30-2007, 01:40 PM
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1985 Blazer, 5 speed manual transmission. Both backup lights not working. Checked bulbs and are good.
Need to find the location of the backup switch and want to start there and see if I have a bad switch or wiring..

 
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Mostlikely is the switch. It should be located on the transmission. I don't have access to my references at the moment and won't until really late tonight. Hopefully someone else can answer you sooner...

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Old 05-30-2007, 06:24 PM
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Yep the switch is in the side of the transmission..passenger side IIRC, but it has a 2-wire connector. Easy andquick diagnosis, key on, unplug the connector from the switch, install a fused jumper wire across the 2 terminals of the connector, and the lights should turn on. If so the switch is bad.
 
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Old 06-01-2007, 11:57 AM
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Jumppered the wires,, and lights came on..Looks like the switch is bad...
Is there and special procedures to replace it, or is it a simple unscrew out and screw new one in.
Should the transmission be in any paticular gear?
 
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Nah, doesn't matter, just unscrew it and screw the new one in. It's a 19mm or 3/4" iirc.
 
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Old 06-02-2007, 06:12 AM
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Thanks..
Yes it was the switch. 22mm deep socket. The switch is a round button roller actuation, looks like a ball bearing.
Ah yes, on to state inspection to see what else they can find wrong. LOL

 
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You're very welcome, good luck with the inspection!
 
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Default RE: Backup Lights not working

I have the same problem.I have the new switch but I can't find the old one on the transmission?
 
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I found it and changed it but still no lights.I checked the fuse.Next I will check the bulbs.
 
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Im a noob here.

Any idea where this switch is located on a 1994 s-10 Blazer Auto 4dr?Any help will be greatly appreciated.
 


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