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Question posted by pdxjm on April 12th, 2013

Reverse Light Switch

Reverse lights on '97 Celica do not work and I've tried replacing the bulbs, but that did not fix it.  Where is the Reverse light switch located at?  Is it easy to get to, or is it something I should take into a repair shop?

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Answer #1: Posted by TexasDeviL on April 12th, 2013 3:13 PM
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First double check all of your fuses.OOn the automatic, look on the side of the transmission where the gear shift arm attaches to the rod coming out of the transmission. Follow the shifter cable to this switch. This is also the same as the neutral switch.  On a manual tranny its easier, the space between the airbox and the distributor looks right down at the tranny and the switch...
the little two pin switch that the bright red wires lead to is your reverse light switch. (see pic) 

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