Adding Reverse Lights

[bfdvollie]

Ok we were looking last night and noticed there are no reverse lights. That being said the "blackout" tail lamp section are still functional. We're thinking about one of the following:

1, Switching out the red bulbs for white and changing the wiring on the blackout lamp.

2, Get some 24V lamps and mount them under the rear of the bed so we could also use them as rear scene lamps.


I'm going to look at the shifter and see if we can fab up a switch to turn them on when it's in the reverse position. Since this is a three speed non electonic transmission I doubt there is a reverse 12/24V feed.

 

[Augi]

Everything you need to know: G503.com Message Forums • View topic - Reverse Light

 

[bfdvollie]

awesome!!! Looks like I need to do some searching over there as well.

 

[86humv]

I have lots of New reverse light switches with bushing.

 

[Pablo66]

I'm interested in one of those reverse switches!

 

[86humv]

I'm interested in one of those reverse switches!

PM sent.

 

[70deuce]

Anyone install this switch for adding reverse lights from Summit? Fits the Turbo 400.

https://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/lok-bl1400u.pdf

 

[papakb]

I used a standard neutral start switch ($8 from Amtak) and mounted it on the shifter. I took power from the shifter lighting figuring if I didn't want the backup lights to come on I'd just leave the dash lights off. It's been working for 15 years now without a hitch.

Kurt

 

[Stuttgarts996]

I have lots of New reverse light switches with bushing.

I know this is an old post and long shot but any chance you have a switch and bushing or just a bushing itself still knocking around. I’m having a **** of a time finding one.

 

[DatGuyC]

I know this is an old post and long shot but any chance you have a switch and bushing or just a bushing itself still knocking around. I’m having a **** of a time finding one.

part number 12338435, there's some on ebay for $50
https://www.hummerpartsguy.com/SWITCH-REVERSE-LIGHT-3-SPEED_p_163.html

 

[Stuttgarts996]

part number 12338435, there's some on ebay for $50
https://www.hummerpartsguy.com/SWITCH-REVERSE-LIGHT-3-SPEED_p_163.html

Thank you. I came across that and wrote him last night to verify they had the bushing and wasn’t just a file photo. Just waiting for him to write back before I pull the trigger. Bought two others that showed the bushing but didn’t have it.

 

[NormB]

part number 12338435, there's some on ebay for $50
https://www.hummerpartsguy.com/SWITCH-REVERSE-LIGHT-3-SPEED_p_163.html

Thanks for reviving this post, and for this information.

I recently - couple months back - bought one of those switches with the intention of plugging it into my shifter and promptly set it aside. I don't recall now if it had the bushing or not.

Details, details.

Need to look at it when I get home and see what I've got.

Thanks again.

 

[papakb]

NormB, that switch is the same as the commercial ones without the wires and connectors. They sell at almost any parts store for under $15. just Google "neutral start switch" and you'll find them.

 

[NormB]

NormB, that switch is the same as the commercial ones without the wires and connectors. They sell at almost any parts store for under $15. just Google "neutral start switch" and you'll find them.

had I only known...

turns out I have exactly the right switch/bushing.

One less worry. Now to figure out how to install the thing with the least amount of time/trouble and knuckle busting. Wiring I can do, got the connectors, wire, crimper, it’ll be fun.

 

[LouWon]

I had an old post were you just buy a switch and install it on the shifter, you do not have to remove it, just go underneath and cut a small hole in the boot
This is what I have for back up lights, a bit more time, but you get what you put in.

 

[donquijote]

I have a switch that i bought from ebay that is missing the threaded reducer bushing. Autozone, O'Reilly, etc. did not have anything that would mate to it. I also called OSH equipment and they could not find any part number or bushing by itself. So besides having to make a threaded bushing on my lathe, or buying a new switch for $70 with the bushing..... what store and what part# works in replace of this?

 

[LouWon]

This is what you need, but they are out of stock for now.
https://www.hummersurplusparts.com/...ure-switch-12338435-5579050-5930-01-212-3373/

Check fleebay, this seems to be a fit

https://www.ebay.com/itm/M998-A1-HU...35-5579050-5930-01-212-3373-New-/262983466045

 

[donquijote]

This is what you need, but they are out of stock for now.
https://www.hummersurplusparts.com/...ure-switch-12338435-5579050-5930-01-212-3373/

Check fleebay, this seems to be a fit

https://www.ebay.com/itm/M998-A1-HU...35-5579050-5930-01-212-3373-New-/262983466045

I have the actual HMMWV switch you're showing.... It's missing the threaded bushing. So i'm wondering besides making a custom one, where can you find one without having to buy an entirely new switch?

 

[LouWon]

I not aware if you can buy the bushing alone.
Your switch is probably a safety neutral switch, they where a bit smaller.
The on on ebay has a bigger diameter, you can always buy that one and replace the safety neutral one with the one you have, the wiring tends to fray on them.

 

[Nomad1]

Are those termanial ends the same as they use on M35a2 for wiring? Thinking of moding my deuce so that pressure switch could be use 2 operate my reverse lights