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Title: Back up lights
Post by: pats57 on 2010-01-27 12:03

My 57 originally had a 312ci and auto trans. It now has a 390ci and c6 tranny. I cannot find physcally,or in any parts info, the activation switch for the back up lights. The bulbs are in the tailights. It is almost like the switch was never available. Does anyone know if the switch exists, and where it should be located. Thanks

Title: Re: Back up lights
Post by: custom300fe on 2010-01-27 14:02

The original switch would have been located on the shift linkage on the steering column under the hood.

Gerry

Title: Re: Back up lights
Post by: pats57 on 2010-01-28 08:35

Thanks Gerry, would the back up light switch be part of the neutral safety switch. It looks as if it could be.
Pat

Title: Re: Back up lights
Post by: Hoosier Hurricane on 2010-01-29 05:41

Yes, it's the same switch, double functions. Also, be advised that the tail lights have to be on for the backups to work.

John

Title: Re: Back up lights
Post by: custom300fe on 2010-01-29 07:10

Thanks John

I had no idea it was a double function switch. I knew where it was but never had a car with those new fangled backup lights. bart

Gerry

Title: Re: Back up lights
Post by: pats57 on 2010-01-29 10:32

Gerry, John,
Thanks a bunch. I have been looking in different publications and service manuals for quite a while and never could find it.
Pat

Title: Re: Back up lights
Post by: FORDNUT on 2010-01-30 05:20

Just a quick note- If you can get a 58-59 switch, you can start in park in addition to starting in neutral.

57fordsforever.com

Technical => General Tech Discussion => Topic started by: pats57 on 2010-01-27 12:03