Well, after sorting out my taillight issue it's time to move on to the backup lamps. I've read thru quite a few threads on here about how to remedy this and most of the threads point to the safety neutral switch, but after looking into my truck I became aware that my truck doesn't have a safety neutral switch. I've looked at the end of the column (engine bay), and under the dash. I don't see it. Is there somewhere else it could be?
My truck is a '68 Ranger. 302 with an automatic. Column shift.
Backup lamps not working
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Backup lamps not working
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Re: Backup lamps not working
Unless something's been swapped or modified, it sure be here http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... hp?t=53527
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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Re: Backup lamps not working
Agreed, it's really obvious. When I was looking for mine because the lights came on between P and R, I set my parking brake and moved the gear selector while looking under the dash... then proceeded to slap myself in the forehead when I realized how obvious it was and hadn't needed to go through all that.
1971 F-350 DRW SWB Stake Body
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OEM disc brakes
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Re: Backup lamps not working
well after a little closer inspection, and a better flashlight, there is a rectangular cut out on the top of the column about 6-8" from the firewall. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
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Wow, I just went thru a couple of my catalogs and these things are $100+. Gonna have to hit the salvage yards soon.
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Re: Backup lamps not working
!!!What is that in the photo?
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Re: Backup lamps not working
That's the mounting holes in the steering column for the neutral safety switch.
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Re: Backup lamps not working
CG Ford Parts has them for $50. https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/fordpar ... TZ-7A247-A and the selector pin for $12 https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/fordpar ... TZ-7B097-B
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
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Re: Backup lamps not working
Related question: Is my neutral safety switch only supposed to allow the truck to start in Neutral, or is it also supposed to work in Park? Because my truck only starts in Neutral (1971 F-350 DRW) which isn't a big deal, it passed inspection anyway, and it's sort of like an anti-theft ignition kill switch in that no one seems to know that it works that way until I tell them, but because I'm lazy and a creature of habit I'd like to be able to start it in Park if I could.
1971 F-350 DRW SWB Stake Body
360 FE
C6 transmission
OEM disc brakes
OEM power steering
Dana 70 4.10 rear end
360 FE
C6 transmission
OEM disc brakes
OEM power steering
Dana 70 4.10 rear end
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Re: Backup lamps not working
Should start in park also. Try holding up on your shift arm while you try to start it. If it starts, the NSS needs adjusting. If not, suspect a wiring issue.
Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.