It's a new switch.  My problem is that my backup lights come on both when
I'm in reverse, and also when I go to 1st (syncro).

How do I adjust the switch?  It threads into it's position.  I suppose I
could washer/shim it out.  Is that it?

Ray

On 8/1/07, aatransaxle <daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote:
>
> Repl the switch and once you know its working, then repair the backup
> lights...both common failures.
> Use a 12v test light to check power at the switch and at the
> fuse...assuming
> you have a 4 speed and not an automatic trans, its a pretty simple
> circuit.
> Power from fuse to switch to lights...grounded at the lights.
> Daryl of AA Transaxle
> (425) 788-4070
> aatransaxle.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 7:04 PM
> Subject: Back-up lights don't work
>
>
> > My 84 Westy is having back-up light issues.  I have pulled switch, and
> put
> > an ohm meter on it, and see that is it closed regardless of switch
> > position.
> >
> >
> > So, the back-up lights should be on all the time, which they are
> not.  So,
> > I
> > put a circuit tester on the leads, and neither caused the tester to
> light
> > (key in on position, not running however).
> >
> > The horn works, same fuse as the back-up lights.
> >
> > Any ideas?
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> > Jack R.
> >
> > N. of Detroit
> >
> > 84 Westy, new paint, newer motor, no back-up lights!
>