No back up lights! Where is the switch?

[kg2qm]

I have a 97 Caravan with no back up lights. I replaced the bulbs and cleaned up the contacts on the bulb sockets. Still no lights.
Where is the Reverse/Nuetral saftey switch?? Should I replace it or adjust it; it was intermittent for a while and then did not work at all.
Any reply is appreciated, I could not find info in the archives.
Thanks, KG2QM

[italysfinestsb]

hey i also have a 97 caravan and have a similar problem

the front drivers side headlight keeps going out when the car is started, this reverse lights to not work when backing up

the short term solution i have is i give the light a light slam with the fist and the headlight will pop on and then the reverse lights work again untill i turn the car off, sometimes the light isnt out when starting the car

i hoped i help u in, nd if n e one knows a more technical way to solve my problem let me know

alex

[purplehayss]

The switch you are looking for is on the drivers side front of the car, it is a 3 wire system, on the front of the transmission. They usually have a round connector with 3 wires running horizontally, make sure you don't drop the metal washer, they are pretty easy to get to but sometimes the clearance is not there depending on your options

[gforster]

If the quadrant indicator is lighting up for reverse, then I doubt it's the switch, as these cars use a PRNODL all in one switch in place of the two older style switches. Could still be a relay or fuse. A Scantool will tell you if the switch is functioning correctly.
Regards,
Geoff

[stanmannus]

What is a "quadrant indicator" and how do I locate it ?

[gforster]

The display in your instrument cluster that reads P N D 3 L
I'm sorry for using a term like Quadrant but that's what I was told it was - a shorter description than gear selection indicator or such.....

Geoff