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Subject:Re: Back-up lights don't work
From:Raymond Paquette
Date:Wed, 1 Aug 2007 06:20:43 -0400

How do you adjust it?  My backup lights are on in first (Syncro) as well as
in reverse.  And I have a safety inspection coming up.

Raymond

On 7/31/07, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
>
> On my 88 GL when I had backup light problems, I found that the switch -
> while it worked - was not being actuated. Adjusted it. No problems.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>
> Jack R. wrote:
> > My 84 Westy is having back-up light issues.  I have pulled switch, and
> put
> > an ohm meter on it, and see that is it closed regardless of switch
> position.
> >
> >
> > So, the back-up lights should be on all the time, which they are
> not.  So, I
> > put a circuit tester on the leads, and neither caused the tester to
> light
> > (key in on position, not running however).
> >
> > The horn works, same fuse as the back-up lights.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> > Jack R.
> >
> > N. of Detroit
> >
> > 84 Westy, new paint, newer motor, no back-up lights!
> >
> >
> >
>

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