What to do when your reverse lights go out?

After many hours of trouble shooting, I unplugged the Headlamp Switch, which also controls the manual on of the dome and map lights, I could then replace the fuse without blowing it again. When plugging Headlamp Switch again, the fuse would blow.

Why are the reverse lights on my Silverado not working?

Come to find out that in the fuse panel to the left of the driver knee there is a fuse numbered TBC 2B. That fuse controls the reverse lights and the Interior dome light (which I did not know was not working) I think one of my aux reverse lights shorted out and is blowing the fuse . WTFK Silverado reverse lights and dome light out, TBC 2B blows!

Is there a fuse under the hood for the reverse lights?

This is what I’ve found while trying to troubleshoot this problem, maybe someone can help me. 1) The fuse under the hood for the reverse lights is good and had power across it while the gear select lever is in Park and Reverse, but no other gears. 2) I do hear a relay snapping on/off in the dash somewhere when I remove and reinstall the fuse.

Why are the reverse lights on my Cavalier not working?

My back-up lights don’t work when I put it in reverse. They DO work with the approach lights (lock-unlock with the key fob). I have pulled th … read more I just bought a 2003 base chevrolet cavalier. I obviously could not check my reverse lights while looking at the car. It is a stick shift and it does not have cruise control.

Why do my park lights stay on after I Turn Off the motor?

My park lights stay on after I shut off motor and park. It drained my battery and while recharging I heard a noise in the under hood fuse panel. I pulled out the fuse that was vibrating and the light went out but after placing the fuse back in the park lights refused to go out. So now I can not park the truck without pulling the fuse.

Why are the reverse lights on in my Vauxhall Astra?

I’ve got a problem with my wife’s 2005 Vauxhall Astra Estate 1.7cdti in the way of the reverse lights are on constantly. I thought it was the reverse switch on the gearbox stuck so I bought a new switch, fitted it and it’s still the same.

Can a bad light switch cause a car to go in reverse?

If the switch shorts internally, this may cause the lights to stay on permanently. This will not only be a problem in that it will make the vehicle appear that it is in reverse gear when it is not, but it will also cause the bulbs to burn out much more rapidly than they normally would. 3. Reverse lights fail to come on at all

How does the backup light switch work on a truck?

The switches work by activating the lights when the transmission is put into reverse gear. In some vehicles, such as large trucks or vans, the backup light switch may also activate the backup alarm, which beeps to notify pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is traveling in reverse.

What are the symptoms of a bad backup light switch?

1. Reverse lights function intermittently 2. Reverse lights stay on at all times 3. Reverse lights fail to come on at all Average rating from 130,525 customers who received a Vehicle Body Electrical and Lighting Inspection. The backup light switch is the electronic switch on a vehicle that is responsible for activating the vehicle’s reverse lights.

Why does my light switch keep coming on and off?

If the contacts in the switch are worn or have failed, then this may cause the lights to function intermittently. You may notice that the reverse lights will come on sometimes and not others, or that they may flicker on and off rapidly or randomly.