My reverse lights never did work. Just like in a column shift car there is supposed to be linkage from the column to the trans. But its purpose is reversed.
When I move the console shifter, the linkage would in turn move the column collar, and thereby move the gear indicator on the dash and neutral starting switch too.
The linkage was never added from the trans to the column to activate the collar inside
so I always figured once I added that linkage (its on a shelf in the garage, won from an ebay auction about 3-4 yrs ago) everything would work.
There was a recent thread on the Buick board that suggested to go turn the collar manually.
Well I tried it.. no reverse lights
so I positioned myself on my back under the dash to find out why. the switch was there, it was hooked up too. no lights
I had a new switch purchased a few years ago in preparation for this time.
Took out the old, tried to put in the new and it would not fit.
The electronic part was the same, but the mounting holes were different.
so I ended up switching the mounting part which is the whole back of the switch.
Took the old one apart first, BOING little pieces everywhere. Took more care on the new one, and was able to put the mount from the old on the new electronic mechanism.
installed and when I manually move the collar on the steering column, I have LIGHTS when in the reverse position!
Now I have incentive to hook up the linkage
And...as a bonus, you cant start it when in the R or D position LOL like I can now!
and cant remove the key unless in P
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