Reverse lights and blowing fuses

[2001 GTS]

Noticed my back up lights weren't working the other day, neither was the rear defroster. So I changed the 10A fuse out for one I had close by..a 7.5A and it blew right when I put it in reverse. Now I put a 25A fuse in there and it didn't blow but I still dont have the reverse lights.

So I figure its the switch on the transmission...but what made the other fuses blow in the first place?

 

[ViperJoe]

Did you d/c the reverse switch and put the smaller fuse back in and see what happens?

 

[wesman]

which fuse is it? My reverse lights don't work either.

 

[AJT]

I would not leave a 25A fuse in there, you will possibly melt some wires or start a fire.

 

[KyViper]

Had a similiar problem on my RT 10. If you want to PM me, I can send you over some wiring diagrams and suggestions on things to check. JPM.

 

[ViperJoe]

Wes, the predominant "issue" with reverse lights is usually the reverse switch on the tranny

 

[CROM]

Agreed. The reverse switch on the transmission is known to go out from time to time. My old GTS had this problem. As I recall the switch was 18 dollars and took me about 2 seconds to change once I had the car jacked up.

As far as the fuse. No idea. These cars seem to have very special exotic gremlins inhabiting them.

 

[grcforce327]

Might double-check to make sure it's the same for Gen II's!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Vip...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[CROM]

Per the Wizard:

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[2001 GTS]

Per the Wizard:

Switch #4626593 MSRP $28.75 [less 20% VCA]

Here's a good chance to support a vendor/board supporter...the best damned one in existence!
Tator's Dodge: 914-763-3136

He's the first one I'll call anyway.

I'll change the switch out when I get a chance, and I took the fuse out for the time being.

Thanks guys