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Reverse Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

Reverse Position Switch Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

M/T:

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

Are the back-up lights on when the shift lever is not in the reverse position?

YES - Inspect the reverse position switch.

NO - Go to step 2.

2. Shift the transmission to reverse.

Do the back-up lights come on?

YES - Go to step 3.

NO - Go to step 4.




3. Measure voltage between ECM connector terminal B10 and body ground.

Is there battery voltage?

YES - The reverse position switch signal is OK.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the ECM (B10) and the reverse position switch.

4. Inspect the No.10 METER (7.5A) fuse in the under- dash fuse/relay box.

Is fuse OK?

YES -
- Repair open in the wire between the No.10 (7.5A) fuse and the reverse position switch.
- Inspect the reverse position switch.


NO -
- Repair short in the wire between the No.10 METER (7.5A) fuse and the reverse position switch.
- Repair short in the wire between the ECM (B10) and the reverse position switch.
- Replace the No.10 METER (7.5A) fuse.