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Subject:Re: Backup lights not working all the time
From:Jim Felder
Date:Thu, 6 Nov 2014 16:31:23 -0600

Replace the switch. It's easy, cheap enough. I wasted a lot of time
troubleshooting  when it turned out to be the switch.

When you go after the part, take yours with you. There are several, and
ETKA is not clear. Maybe even not correct.

Jim

On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 4:04 PM, Dennis Jowell <dennisjowell@gmail.com>
wrote:

> Finally got the coolant warning lights/buzzer squared away. On to the next
> part of list is to fix the backup lights on my 1988 GL Westy. They go on
> intermittently when in reverse.
> Is there a way to adjust the switch on the left side of the manual 4 speed
> transmission ? Or do I need to replace the switch?
>
> Dennis Jowell
> Scotch Hollow Farm
> Newbury Vermont
>