Reverse Lights Stay On

[Shankem-Deep]

I justed picked up a M1009 this past weekend. I've starting fixing a lot of small issues but can't figure out why the reverse lights stay on. The only way to shut them off is to turn the service light switch off. Any Suggestions?

 

[cpf240]

Other than a bad reverse light switch, no. Unless there is a short somewhere. I don't think I've ever heard of the reverse lights coming on due to a bad ground, as can cause weird things to happen with the running lights and turn signals.

I'd try unplugging the reverse light switch. I don't know if there is any adjustment in it.

 

[Shankem-Deep]

I'm going to try unplugging it and if that shuts them off just replace the switch.

 

[Shankem-Deep]

I replaced the reverse switch on the steering column and that fixed my problem. Once I got the switch snapped in place I shifted into reverse and adjusted the sliding part of the switch so that the reverse lights would come on in reverse and go off when not. One more thing to check off my list of things to fix!

 

[DriverSideImpact1008]

I know you got it fixed, but for people with the same problem in the future. This same problem is covered in the TM's.

From the troubleshooting guide in TM-20.

31. BACK-UP LIGHT (ONE OR BOTH) WILL NOT TURN OFF
Step 1. Disconnect lead from back-up light switch.
If lights go out, replace switch. (See paragraph 4-19)
If lights do not go out, trace circuit. (See wiring diagram F-14, F-15, or F-17)

32. BACK-UP LIGHTS (BOTH) INOPERATIVE
Step 1. Check 30 amp back-up light fuse. (See paragraph 4-12)
Replace fuse if burned out.
F-14, F-15, or F-17)
Step 2. Ensure that all lead connectors are secure at back-up light switch and at back-up
lights. Inspect connections for corrosion or damage.
Clean any corroded connections if possible. If connections are damaged,
replace.
If all connections are secure and there is no damage, check bulbs. (See
paragraph 4-28 or 4-29)
Step 3. Disconnect lead from back-up light switch. Using jumper wire, connect terminals of
wiring harness lead.
If lights turn on, replace switch. (See paragraph 4-19)
If lights do not turn on, trace circuit. (See wiring diagram F-14, F-15, or F-17)

 

[donalloy1]

Removed Lamps on mine. No Back-up lumination but thats ok. When my baby moves forward or backward people stay out of way around here. Something to get back to someday? That project is near bottom in priority for me.