Posted By: ehbody
Backup light engagement? - 09/08/09 03:08 AM
I replaced the backup switch on my 4speed Cuda.
Reverse light on the dash only engages if I push the shifter in reverse a little more.
Is this just a matter of adjusting the linkage rod?
Posted By: ehbody
Re: Backup light engagement? - 09/08/09 04:06 AM
Replaced because it was leaking, but it had the same problem before.
Posted By: RapidRobert
Re: Backup light engagement? - 09/08/09 04:14 AM
I am not familiar w sticks but is there any way to screw it in a bit more so the plunger will get depressed further.
Posted By: ehbody
Re: Backup light engagement? - 09/08/09 04:42 PM
Nope. Tight up and a paper gasket.
My original switch did not have this issue, but it broke, then I got MP replacement, and after 10years it leaked, now I got another MP replacement.
Posted By: John_Kunkel
Re: Backup light engagement? - 09/08/09 08:35 PM
Disconnect the shifter rod and place the Reverse lever all the way into gear by hand, if the switch closes the shifter adjustmrent is incorrect.
Posted By: ehbody
Re: Backup light engagement? - 09/23/09 02:42 AM
Finally got under and did this. Light does not come on in natural reverse position. Needs a little more, like .02.
My only thought is to get NOS switch. I know that the original switch had no problems, only these Mopar replacements. I will also check my other transmissions.
Question. Anyway to test whether a switch leaks?