Back up lights don't work...Manual Tranny Help.
 

I have a 95 Ext. Cab Silverado with a 5 speed. Failed inspection because back up lights won't work. Checked continuity from sender back to the lights and it's fine, then replaced the sender... no luck. So I pulled the sender out again and manually manipulated the ball at the end...lights come on fine..... When I put the sender back in, they do not work...... BUT I was backing it after dark tonight and noticed the lights would flash on occasionally while backing but at no other time.... ANY Help...one of those frustrating repairs.................

is the part correct? there are 2 std trans options.


Just brainstorming here....only other thing I can think of is a linkage problem in the trans. Would hate to have to open the trans for that. Any way to get it reach further into the trans so the linkage pushes harder on the switch ball?

Same One
 

The replacement is the exact same as the one I took from it..... guess I can look for a longer one. OR install a manual switch in the dash for the back up light.

Found the problem.........
 

I have found the problem....the switch is just a tad too short.... Problem there just is not another switch any longer that this make calls for. Both switches called for are 58mm. Trying to locate another option that would work for this application that would be a bit longer, or a way to "make" it work.

grind off some of the shoulder of the switch