Huntnm4ck

What are the first places I should check to see why my reverse lights don't work on my 88 Silverado. I have checked the fuse panel under the dash and all looks good there. I have pulled the lense cover and bulb looks good. The lights have never worked on this truck since I bought it 9 years ago. Don't drive it much at night so haven't worried about it much, but I want to get them fixed. Is there a spot on the trans that needs to be checked?

maxxman04

on a stick shift, there is a backup switch on trans, usually drivers side at tail end of trans. on an automatic, the switch is at base of steering column, not a typical looking switch. here are a couple generic pics. the first is a fairly typical in trans switch, the second is steering column mounted.

OLD WRENCH

When you say the lights have never worked I woud make sure the bed is grounded to the frame. Add a ground wire if in doubt.

kevinkpk

If fuse is good, and bulbs are good. I'd suggest take the bulbs out of the socket, and check for corrosion.

Huntnm4ck

wouldn't that not let any of the lights work if the ground was broke and not just the reverse lights?

OLD WRENCH

You said "the lights" not back up lights,guess I took it to mean all of them.Your refund check is in the mail.

Huntnm4ck

not a problem. How much do I get? LOL!!

OLD WRENCH

Everything you have paid to date.